Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00482:reg:5:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00482
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 4/9)
Character Range: 109674–121805

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                                                                                                                                                   * A range of different exclusion methods have been assessed for their effectiveness                                                                                                                                                         NRM regional bodies
                                                                                                                                                   * New knowledge has been incorporated into management interventions                                                                                                                                                                         Research agencies
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2.3     Trial methods to reduce Sugar Glider density from key breeding areas                                                         1             * Trials have been undertaken to test the impacts of predator playbacks on Sugar Glider density, Swift Parrot mortality and breeding success                                                                                                Tasmanian Government                           $50,000 pa
                                                                                                                                                   * Trials have been undertaken to test the impacts of directly reducing Sugar Glider density (through trapping and euthanising) on Swift Parrot mortality and breeding success                                                               NRM regional bodies
                                                                                                                                                   * New knowledge has been incorporated into management interventions                                                                                                                                                                         Research agencies
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2.4     Better understand extinction/colonisation dynamics of Sugar Gliders                                                          1             * An improved understanding can be demonstrated of the re-colonisation dynamics of Sugar Gliders resulting from local management interventions and population reductions                                                                    Tasmanian Government                           $50,000
                                                                                                                                                   * An improved understanding can be demonstrated of the breeding and foraging ecology of Sugar Gliders in south-east Tasmania                                                                                                                NRM regional bodies
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2.5     Further investigate the possible link between forest condition, Sugar Glider density and Swift Parrot predation rates        1             * An improved understanding can be demonstrated of the link between forest cover, patch size, Sugar Glider density and Swift Parrot predation rates and breeding success                                                                    Tasmanian Government                           $125,000 pa
                                                                                                                                                   * New knowledge has been incorporated into management interventions                                                                                                                                                                         NRM regional bodies
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2.6     Develop communication strategy specific to Sugar Glider management                                                           1             * A targeted communications strategy has been developed that communicates why Sugar Glider numbers need to be controlled within Swift Parrot breeding areas                                                                                 Tasmanian Government                           $30,000
                                                                                                                                                   * Communication outputs have included but not limited to, social media networks, pamphlets and community presentations                                                                                                                      NRM regional bodies
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2.7     Ensure mechanisms are in place for the early detection, and control, of Sugar Gliders introduced to Maria and Bruny Islands  1             * A process has been developed and implemented to ensure the early detection of Sugar Gliders on islands where Swift Parrots breed but which are currently Sugar Glider free                                                                Tasmanian Government                           $75,000 pa
                                                                                                                                                   * A management plan and control program that addresses the prevention of Sugar Glider invasion and spread and management of impacts across Tasmania is developed and approved by 2023                                                       NRM regional bodies
                                                                                                                                                   * The management plan has included rapid response protocols to eliminate Sugar Gliders on Maria and Bruny Islands                                                                                                                           Research agencies
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2.8     Continue regulatory reform of Sugar Glider protected wildlife status                                                         1             * The Tasmanian Government has given consideration to declaring Sugar Gliders as vermin under the Vermin Control Act 2000 (Tas) or as an invasive species under subsequent Tasmanian legislation should