Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2009L02536:reg:1:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2009L02536
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 3609–5035

required to achieve the objectives are noted in this plan. Each action is prioritised and presented with an assessment of the current 'state of play' and with ways to measure progress.

1.4                   Outcomes of the actions
As the plan objectives are achieved the condition and trend of native species and communities on islands currently with exotic rodents will improve, and those on islands without rodents will not decline due to rodent impacts. Removal of exotic rodents will also open options for both natural recolonisation and active restoration of island ecosystems. Economic damage to residents' resources, the nuisance and unwanted effects, and potential risks to health caused by exotic rodents will be removed or abated.

In addition to these main outcomes, science-based and traditional knowledge (both indigenous and that of current island residents) will be used, where available, to inform feasibility and operational planning. This knowledge will be improved as the results of management are monitored, e.g. by adaptive management or learn-by-doing approaches, leading to better-informed decisions and actions in the future. Implementation of the plan will also increase community awareness and engagement, and coordination across all tiers of government. This will result in Australians being better informed about the threat from exotic rodents and better motivated to continue the implementation.