Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01082:reg:1:p17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01082
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 17/30)
Character Range: 59557–68131

quality and increase the extent of habitat suitable for the plains-wanderer.
    * Identify the key factors that have contributed to the significant recent declines in the numbers of plains-wanderers and develop mitigation measures to address these threats.
    * Improve understanding of the distribution and population trends of the plains-wanderer.
    * Increase community participation in plains-wanderer conservation and management.

    7 Actions to achieve specific objectives
Actions identified for the recovery of the plains-wanderer 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:
14TPriority 1:  Taking prompt action is necessary in order to mitigate the key threats to the plains-wanderer and also provide valuable information to help identify long-term population trends.
14TPriority 2:  Action would provide a more informed basis for the long-term management and recovery of the plains-wanderer.
14TPriority 3:  Action is desirable, but not critical to the recovery of the plains-wanderer or assessment of trends in that recovery.

Strategy 1: Develop and implement a robust, targeted conservation breeding strategy for the plains-wanderer.
Research Actions
Action  Description                                                                                                                                  Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                                    Responsible Agencies and potential partners  Indicative Cost
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    *priority 1 only
1a      Develop a captive breeding strategy for the plains-wanderer.                                                                                 1             * A workshop is held to develop a captive breeding strategy for the plains-wanderer, and establish the objectives, scale and nature of a captive breeding program.  DotE                                         $15 000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       OEH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       DELWP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ZAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       PwRT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       IUCN CBSG

1b      Develop a Population Response Model for the plains-wanderer to inform the ongoing management of a captive breeding program for the species.  2             * A population response model is developed and achieves the following objectives:                                                                                   OEH DELWP                                    Core government business (collaborating with research community)
                                                                                                                                                               -          a realistic recovery time frame and trajectory, informed by knowledge of species biology and threats, is identified,                                         ZAA
                                                                                                                                                               -          the outcomes of observed population fluctuations can be predicted, and                                                                                       PwRT
                                                                                                                                                               -          the effectiveness of recovery actions can be assessed.

On-ground actions
Action  Description                                                                                      Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                     Responsible Agencies and potential partners  Indicative Cost
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         *priority 1 only
1c      Implement the captive breeding strategy and establish a captive population of plains-wanderers.  1             * The captive breeding strategy developed under action 1b is implemented.                                                                            OEH                                          $500 000 pa
                                                                                                                       * A captive population of plains-wanderers is established and meets the agreed objectives of the captive breeding program (as determined under 1b).  DELWP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ZAA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            DEWNR

Strategy 2:  Facilitate management of grazing regimes, and improve knowledge of appropriate burning regimes, to maintain suitable habitat.
Research Actions
Action  Description                                                                                                                                                                              Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Responsible Agencies and potential partners  Indicative Cost
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         *priority 1 only
2a      Study the roles of burning and