Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00045:body:0:p21
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00045
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 57491–60670

objectives are:

Primary objective:
Maintain or extend the current known extent (area) and maintain or improve the condition of the Alpine Sphagnum Bogs and Associated Fens ecological community over the life of the recovery plan.

Supporting objective:
Ensure effective and adaptive implementation of the plan.

5.2 Strategies

The objectives of the recovery plan will be achieved by three strategies:

    * Implementing the priority recovery actions identified in the recovery plan to address the threats most influencing the ongoing survival of the ecological community;

    * Maintaining or improving the condition of the ecological community through supporting research and restoration efforts to enhance the resilience of the ecological community to adapt to climate change; and

    * Improving knowledge of the ecological community, monitoring its status, and using adaptive management in response to new information.

The following factors will be important for the successful delivery of the strategies:

    * Sufficient and enduring funding to complete priority actions;

    * Recognition and appreciation of the significant ecosystem services provided by the ecological community;

    * Recognition that maintenance and recovery of this ecological community requires commitment to on-ground actions and long-term effort;

    * A community that values the alpine and subalpine environments and their role in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services;

    * A culture of inclusiveness, transparency and accountability for all aspects of the recovery program by recovery program partners;

    * Effective mechanisms for cross jurisdictional co-operation and coordination to implement priority actions efficiently and effectively;

    * The integration of Alpine bog management with other threatened species recovery actions (e.g. corroboree frog);

    * A network of stakeholders and partners that includes relevant experts, delivery partners and affected interests;

    * Effective mechanisms for communicating with stakeholders and partners;

    * A strong adaptive management framework for program delivery, with the capacity for adaptive and timely decision-making based on monitoring data.

This ecological community will continue to be impacted by climate change. It is outside of the scope of this plan to address the drivers of climate change. Implementing the actions identified in this plan will support the resilience of the Alpine Sphagnum Bogs and Associated Fens and its ability to adapt to a changing climate.

The objectives, strategies and actions are consistent with the priority management for landscape-scale responses recommended by the Caring for our Australian Alps Catchments report (Worboys et al., 2011).

5.3 Performance criteria

The plan requires a short review in 5 years and a full review after 10 years. It is intended that any reviews will measure the success of the recovery plan in achieving the overall objective and supporting objective using the following performance criteria.

Overall objective and performance criteria:

  Maintain or extend the current known extent (area) and maintain or improve condition of