Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01082:reg:1:p25
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01082
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 25/30)
Character Range: 131936–135219

further losses or local extinctions of charismatic fauna, or biodiversity in general, be prevented. Recent research indicates that across the Northern Plains Grasslands of Victoria a significant proportion of the population values the plains-wanderer and the species functions as an effective flagship for grassland conservation in this region (Johnstone et al., In Press). Furthermore, bird watching is a major recreational pursuit across Australia. Therefore the conservation of bird communities enhances the lifestyle of Australians and provides eco-tourism opportunities.

11 Affected interests
Organisations likely to be affected by the actions proposed in this plan include Australian and state governments agencies, particularly those with environmental, agricultural and forestry concerns; land owners and managers; local Indigenous communities; researchers; tourism operators; conservation groups; wildlife interest groups and proponents of land developments in the vicinity of important plains-wanderer habitat. This list, however, should not be considered exhaustive, as there may be other interest groups that would like to be included in the future or need to be considered when specialised tasks are required in the recovery process.

12 Consultation
The draft National Recovery Plan for the Plains-wanderer (Pedionomus torquatus) was developed through extensive consultation with a broad range of stakeholders. The consultation process included a workshop in Melbourne that brought together key species experts and conservation managers to categorize ongoing threats to the plains-wanderer, and identify knowledge gaps and potential management options. Workshop participants included representatives from DotE, OEH, DELWP, PV, TfN, BirdLife Australia, natural resource management bodies, zoos, researchers, conservation managers, landholders and local community groups. During the drafting processing the Department of the Environment (Cwlth) continued to work closely with key stakeholders.

13 Organisations/persons involved in evaluating performance of the plan
This plan should be reviewed no later than five years from when it was endorsed and made publically available. The review will determine the performance of the plan and assess:
    * whether the plan continues unchanged, is varied to remove completed actions, or varied to include new conservation priorities, or
    * whether a recovery plan is no longer necessary for the species as conservation advice will suffice, or the species is recommended for removal from the threatened species list.
The review will be coordinated by DotE in association with relevant Australian and state government agencies and key stakeholder groups such as non-governmental organisations, local community groups and scientific research organisations.
Key stakeholders who may be involved in the review of the performance of the National Recovery Plan for the Plains-wanderer (Pedionomus torquatus) include organisations likely to be affected by the actions proposed in this plan.
Australian Government
Department of the Environment
Non-government organisations
Trust for Nature
Bush Heritage Australia
Conservation and community groups (including Landcare)
Universities and other research organisations
BirdLife Australia