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per 10 ha have been estimated (Holmes 1989; Hartley & Kikkawa 1994; Baker 2001). Maximum densities of 4 birds per 10 ha recorded at Barren Grounds NR (Baker 1998). In the Howe Flat population, 1.5–2 birds per 10 ha were recorded (Bramwell 2008).

2.8                  Key Biodiversity Areas

 The Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) programme aims to identify, map, monitor and conserve the critical sites for global biodiversity across the planet. This process is guided by a Global Standard for the Identification of Key Biodiversity Areas, the KBA Standard (IUCN 2016). It establishes a consultative, science-based process for
 the identification of globally important sites for biodiversity worldwide. Sites qualify as KBAs of global importance if they meet one or more of 11 criteria in five categories: threatened biodiversity; geographically restricted biodiversity; ecological integrity; biological processes; and, irreplaceability. The KBAs programme is the successor
 and extension of BirdLife Australia's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs). Critically, the KBA Standard provides consistency to assist governments meeting their conservation obligations under various international treaties. For more information on KBAs visit – http://www.keybiodiversityareas.org/home

 The global KBA partnership currently recognises five Key Biodiversity Areas as important for Eastern Bristlebird conservation and to support the long-term persistence of the species. KBAs are also undergoing a regular revision to ensure changes in IUCN red list status, taxonomic changes, local population trends as well as increased knowledge of the species are reflected accurately in the KBA network. As such, over time, additional KBAs may be recognised for their importance for Eastern Bristlebirds or new KBAs may be declared for this and other taxa. Detailed KBA Factsheets, including boundary maps, population estimates of trigger species and scientific references are available from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas (Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership 2020). They include:
   •      Conondale Range (QLD): centred approximately 125 km north-north-east of Brisbane in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. It comprises a series of protected areas and forest reserves that support either Black-breasted Button-quail or Eastern Bristlebird. National Parks include: Amamoor, Conondale, Glastonbury and Maleny; and King Conservation Park; and Forest Reserves: Conondale, Elgin, Glastonbury, Imbil 1 & 2, Jimna, Kandanga, Kenilworth, Oakview, Wrattens, Yabba 1 & 2; and
   State Forests: Amamoor, Brooyar 1 & 2, Conondale, Diaper, Elgin Vale, Gallangowan,

             Glastonbury, Imbil 1 & 2, Jimna, Jimmys Scrub, Kabunga, King, Marys Creek, Mount Stanley 1, Oakview, Schact Creek, Squirrel Creek, Sunday Creek, Upper Kanganga,
             Wrattens, Yabba; and Conondale Resources Reserve. These areas are largely but not entirely connected and, as a whole, are surrounded by land cleared for agriculture and farming.
•      Scenic Rim (QLD/NSW): consists of a series of protected areas along the Queensland and New South Wales border, the majority of which are included in the