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long-term survival of the Malleefowl in the wild. The species' chances of long-term survival in the wild are affected by the extent, quality and connectivity of habitat as well as the species' levels of mortality at different life stages, longevity and breeding success. These parameters are influenced by threatening processes and impact the ability of the species to be resilient in the face of stochastic events and the operation of threatening processes.

The recovery plan intends to guide recovery actions for the Malleefowl across its entire range and is designed to operate over a ten-year period, with a mid-term review after the initial five years. The objectives of this recovery plan are that by 2032:

Objective 1: The Malleefowl population is stable or increasing.

Performance Criterion 1: Mound activity is stable or increasing between 2022–2032.

Objective 1 relates to the total number of Malleefowl as an indicator of extinction risk. Population size or trend is difficult to measure directly. Mound activity trend is assumed to be indicative of population trend. Mound activity is measured annually.

Objective 2: Malleefowl occupancy has been maintained or increased throughout the species range.

Performance Criterion 2: The area occupied by Malleefowl in 2033 has been maintained or increased compared to 2023.

Objective 2 relates to the distribution, and therefore resilience, of Malleefowl. Area of occupancy (AOO) is to be calculated using IUCN AOO methods based on presence-only data, taking climate variability into account. Measured AOO should be maintained or increased at all locations at which Malleefowl occur.

Objective 3: The genetic integrity of isolated populations is maintained.

Performance Criterion 3: By 2032, isolated Malleefowl display evidence of genetic exchange.

Objective 3 addresses populations in isolated patches of habitat that are at risk of loss due to inbreeding depression. Genetic integrity is assumed to be maintained if a population receives genetic input from at least one unrelated Malleefowl each generation. The priority isolated populations are to be identified by each NRM region, led by the NMRT. The evidence required for prioritised sites and measured improvements is to be determined by independent genetic expertise.

Objective 4: First Nations organisations, communities and individuals have a greater role in Malleefowl conservation.

Performance Criterion 4: By 2032, both the number of First Nations people actively engaged in Malleefowl recovery and the number of locations at which First Nations people are engaged in Malleefowl recovery has increased from 2023 levels, and Malleefowl recovery actions are incorporated into local-area management plans (e.g. Healthy Country plans) developed by First Nations land managers.

Objective 4 acknowledges the critical role of First Nations peoples and Country in the conservation of Malleefowl at many locations.

6 Strategies
This recovery plan identifies eight strategies which set out