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collectively they will increase the robustness, functionality and sustainability of the ecological community as a whole. Many of the actions listed are underway and have been for many years. However, the proposed actions include a number of new initiatives that are expected to contribute further to the recovery of Littoral Rainforest.
Actions identified for the recovery and conservation of Littoral Rainforest are described below. It should be noted that some of the objectives are long term and may not be achieved prior to the scheduled five year review of the Recovery Plan. Priorities assigned to actions should be interpreted as follows:

14THigh     priority:  Taking prompt action is necessary in order to mitigate the key threats to Littoral Rainforest and also provide valuable information to help identify the conservation trajectory of the ecological community.

14TMedium priority:    Action would provide a more informed basis for the long term management and recovery of Littoral Rainforest.

Strategy 1: Protect   Planning and regulatory policies and actions to protect Littoral Rainforest
                      Minimise the impacts of coastal development and urbanisation
                        On-ground
                            1. Develop regional implementation strategies to provide a framework for the consistent protection and management of Littoral Rainforest, incorporating all land uses and including strategies to minimise impacts from:
                                      + Urban expansion
                                      + Water planning
                                      + Industry and infrastructure development
                                      + Agricultural expansion
                                      + Climate change

Action 1.1                  2. Develop and implement guidelines to assist in the assessment and monitoring of actions that may impact upon Littoral Rainforest, including strategies to:
High priority                         + Avoid potential impacts and mitigate potential threats
                                      + Offset significant impacts
                                      + Consider, and manage, cumulative impacts
                                      + Undertake compliance and enforcement activities
                                      + Enhance resilience of Littoral Rainforest to the impacts of climate change

                          c.       Prevent further clearing or detrimental modification of Littoral Rainforest.

                          d.       Ensure all new developments in the proximity of Littoral Rainforest consider, and mitigate, potential changes to hydrological flow regimes.

                          e.       Ensure all new developments in proximity to Littoral Rainforest include a buffer zone between the development and the ecological community.

                                     Minimise the impacts of mining operations in the vicinity of Littoral Rainforest
                                       Research / Information
                                           1. Identify areas where current mining operations may be impacting, or where historic operations may have left legacy impacts, on nearby patches of Littoral Rainforest.

                                           2. Provide guidance for maintaining natural catchment hydrology and water quality, and minimising other potential impacts associated with mining operations.

                                       On-ground
                                         c.       Ensure that mining companies develop and implement long term restoration strategies where historic/legacy mining impacts have been identified.

Action 1.2                               d.       Ensure that mining companies undertake revegetation activities within current mining leases to create a natural buffer between operations and patches of Littoral Rainforest.
Medium priority
                                         e.       Ensure any mining rehabilitation activities use vegetation