Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01376:reg:5:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01376
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 6/10)
Character Range: 148533–151861

encourage those landowners to carry out mitigation measures to protect the affected Macadamia population.
Priority: High
Potential Contributors: MCC, DES, DPIE, LLS, local governments, regional NRM organisations, Fire and Biodiversity Consortiums, community groups, land managers
Action 2.10 Undertake release of biocontrol agents for weeds such as cat's claw creeper and Madeira vine at appropriate sites and monitor results
Cat's claw creeper and Madeira vine are threatening Macadamia trees and their habitat in many locations. Resource limitations often prohibit the control of these weeds through physical or chemical methods and biocontrol release may be appropriate to reduce weed impacts at these sites. Work with Biosecurity Queensland, community groups and other organisations raising biocontrol agents to undertake biocontrol release in partnership with land managers and implement appropriate monitoring.
Priority: High
Potential Contributors: MCC, DES, DAF, DPIE, LLS, local governments, regional NRM organisations, community groups, land managers

Objective 3. Increase knowledge of Macadamia species and their ecology to affect their conservation and management

Performance Criteria 3a. Priority research benefiting wild Macadamia conservation is undertaken
Action 3.1 Encourage research to address gaps in the current understanding of Macadamia species ecology and conservation requirements
The following gaps in knowledge of Macadamia ecology and conservation requirements need to be addressed in order to mitigate threats:
    * determining impacts of fragmentation on genetic diversity and reproductive biology including identification of populations containing rare or unique alleles
    * examining the potential impact of climate change on flowering period and pollinators
    * identifying opportunities to reintroduce populations within and between population clusters to maintain connectivity and enhance diversity.
The MCC will work with the Macadamia Conservation Research Committee (MCRC) to prioritise, resource and undertake research.
Priority: Medium
Potential Contributors: MCC, MCRC, DES, DPIE, LLS, local governments, regional NRM organisations, researchers, land managers
Action 3.2 Increase knowledge of the structure of genetic diversity in wild populations to assist prioritisation of populations for conservation
Undertake research to improve knowledge of the distribution of genetic diversity among Macadamia populations, targeting those that are under threat, geographically isolated, at the edge of range or deterministic environmental gradients, or identified as a priority population within this Recovery Plan. The results to be used to assist with prioritisation for conservation and identifying the need for specific management actions to maintain genetic diversity, including establishment of ex-situ populations.
Priority: Low
Potential Contributors: MCC, MCRN, researchers
Action 3.3 Improve understanding of the consequence of pollination of wild Macadamia populations from domestic germplasm and impacts on long-term conservation
Pollination of wild M. tetraphylla by industry cultivars and garden specimen has been identified in a recent honours level post graduate study. However, the scope of the study was limited, and the extent of hybridisation found to be restricted to