Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00432:reg:4:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00432
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 58792–61319

recovery team.

This objective focuses effort to reversing the suspected recent trend of decline. By increasing the Greater Bilby population, it becomes more resilient and the species is at lower risk of extinction.

Objective 2: The extent of occurrence and area of occupancy of the Greater Bilby has been maintained or increased.

Performance criterion 2(a): In 2030, the combined area of occupancy of the Greater Bilby across a set of sample sites has been maintained or increased. To be calculated through resurvey of previously sampled sites including; Sangsters Bore (NT), Matuwa (WA), Warburton (WA), Kiwirrkurra (WA), Astrebla Downs (Qld), Katjarra (WA) and any other representative site identified by the recovery partners.

Performance criterion 2(b): In 2030, the extent of occurrence of the Greater Bilby has been maintained or increased since 2020. To be calculated through the collation of presence-only and presence-absence data.

This objective focuses effort to preventing any trend of progressive local extinction, or any incremental reduction in the extent of habitat occupied, both of which reduce resilience and increase the chances of extinction.

Objective 3: The genetic diversity of the Greater Bilby has been maintained and retains the potential for evolutionary change through adaptation and selection.

Performance criterion 3: In 2030, genetic diversity is estimated to be equivalent to that present in 2020. The measure is to be defined by the recovery team.

This objective focuses effort to maintaining the evolutionary potential and resilience of the Greater Bilby.

Objective 4: Indigenous organisations, communities, and individuals have a greater role in bilby conservation.

Performance criterion 4: In 2030, there has been an increase in the number and locations of Indigenous people who are actively engaged in Greater Bilby recovery, from leadership and agenda setting to on-ground works.

This objective acknowledges the critical role of Indigenous people and their land in the conservation of the Greater Bilby at many locations.

Sites used for performance measurement are expected to be a combination of opportunistic and selected sites based on the priorities and capacity of recovery partners. The recovery partners will identify potential sites and associated data that may be available for performance reporting by the recovery team.

The Commonwealth and state and territory governments, and the recovery team will be involved in evaluating the performance of the recovery plan.