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patterns, reproduction and growth dynamics are identified for all monitored populations.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          * Understanding of the recovery trajectory of monitored populations, and responses to management interventions, is increased.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          * The behaviour and ecological role, of crayfish in an un-fished population is assessed.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          * The > 500 presently tagged animals are used to increase understanding of local population dynamics.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          * Surveys are designed, and permits are obtained, to allow for the collection of samples to be used in genetic analysis.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          * Citizen scientists are engaged to assist with monitoring efforts where possible.
1d      Maintain a database for population, habitat and distributional data.                                                                                                                                                                1             * National Values Atlas (Tas) and Protected Matters Search Tool (C'th) databases are maintained and updated on a regular basis.                                                                                                      DPIPWE                                       Core government business
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          * Databases effectively capture population, habitat and distributional information for the species.                                                                                                                                  DoEE

Strategy 2 – Mitigate key threats impacting upon giant freshwater crayfish habitat.
  Research/information actions
Action  Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Responsible Agencies and potential partners  Indicative Cost
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         *priority 1 only
2a      Assess the effectiveness of current management provisions for giant freshwater crayfish conservation and use the outcomes to inform the development of catchment management plans that cover all land-uses across the species range.   1             * Current management provisions for the conservation of the giant freshwater crayfish are assessed to evaluate their effectiveness, including management relating to:                                                                                                                                                          DPIPWE NRM bodies FPA                        $30,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tasmanian Irrigation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         -          Water planning                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          TFGA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         -          Agricultural development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         -          Forestry operations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         -          Conservation covenants.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * Catchment management plans that incorporate all land-uses, including plantation and native forestry and agricultural areas, are developed for catchments across the species range.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * Catchment management plans are designed to provide a framework for the consistent management of crayfish habitat across sectors.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * Key habitat regulators and local government planning schemes implement catchment management plans across the species range.

2b      Develop information products, including voluntary Codes of Practice, to promote and encourage the conservation of giant freshwater crayfish habitat in agricultural communities.                                                       1             * Voluntary Codes of Practice, such as that used by the dairy industry, are reviewed and, where appropriate, updated to incorporate best practice management of giant freshwater crayfish habitat across all agricultural sectors.                                                                                             DPIPWE                                       $50,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            TFGA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * Opportunities to link voluntary Codes of Practice to certification requirements are investigated.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            NRM bodies

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * Informative material on giant freshwater crayfish, best practice management for their conservation and voluntary Codes of Practice is provided to agricultural communities within the species distribution.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * Efforts are focussed on promoting restoration of agricultural areas that historically contained high quality giant freshwater crayfish habitat, including such actions as the addition of course woody debris to streams, and avoiding further clearance of riparian vegetation in areas with potentially suitable habitat.

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