Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00677:reg:12:p24
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00677
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 12 (pt 24/33)
Character Range: 86464–95606

4b      Restore historical breeding habitat where feasible               2          • Historical breeding areas have been identified                                                                                                           State governments Local government             $125,000 pa
                                                                                    • Reasons for site abandonment have been explained                                                                                                         Regional NRM authorities
                                                                                    • Sites for potential restoration have been prioritised                                                                                                    Academic institutions
                                                                                    • Restored sites have been monitored for colony formation and reestablishment                                                                              Traditional Owners BirdLife Australia NGOs
4c      Investigate the potential for the creation of new nesting sites  2          • Opportunities for the creation or enhancement of island or mainland nesting habitat have been evaluated                                                  State governments Local governments            $125,000 pa
                                                                                    • Social facilitation techniques to improve breeding success have been trialled                                                                            Regional NRM authorities
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   1 Lead organisations are identified in bold type.
STRATEGY 5 Engage community stakeholders in Australian Fairy Tern conservation
Action                                                                          Description                                                                                                                        Priority  Performance criteria                                                                                                                                                                   Responsible agencies and potential partners 1      Indicative cost
5a                                                                              Develop and implement a broad strategy to raise awareness and educate the                                                          2          • Articles about Australian Fairy Tern conservation, including threats and recovery actions, have been published in community newsletters,                                            Recovery team State governments Local governments  $25,000 pa
                                                                                general public about Australian Fairy Tern conservation                                                                                       local bulletins and newspapers                                                                                                                                                        Regional NRM authorities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Informative displays have been developed to educate the broader community about Australian Fairy Tern conservation at key breeding sites, non-breeding areas and foraging areas     BirdLife Australia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Educational resources have been developed that target key user groups and key communities where the Australian Fairy Tern breed                                                     NGOs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Regular workshops have been undertaken to educate the public and raise awareness/support for the Australian Fairy Tern
5b                                                                              Develop and implement a targeted strategy to promote the use of citizen science in relation to Australian Fairy Tern conservation  2          • Articles have been published in relevant community newsletters and magazines to recruit citizen scientists for training and involvement in Australian Fairy Tern conservation       Recovery team                                      $25,000 pa
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5c                                                                              Support and train volunteers to monitor Australian Fairy Tern colonies                                                             1          • An Australian Fairy Tern Field Manual has been developed                                                                                                                            Recovery team                                      $75,000 pa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • The field manual has been disseminated and used by state agencies, site wardens and community volunteers                                                                            Regional NRM authorities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Annual training sessions with site wardens and community volunteers have been undertaken in order to achieve 'best practice' in terms of breeding colony monitoring and management  BirdLife Australia
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 1 Lead organisations are identified in bold type.

STRATEGY 6 Coordinate, review and report on recovery progress
Action                                                         Description                                                                                                                                               Priority  Performance criteria                                                                                                           Responsible agencies and potential partners 1  Indicative cost
6a                                                             Establish and maintain a National Recovery Team for the Australian Fairy Tern                                                                             1          • A National Recovery team is established within the first six months of