Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00006:reg:3:p37
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00006
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 37/58)
Character Range: 119985–129497

and awareness-raising materials (e.g., signs alerting visitors to the importance of hygiene in reducing the threat from Phytophthora and other pathogens) are developed and disseminated.                                       Private landowners
                                                                                                                            –  Management actions are incorporated into translocation or release site management plans.                                                                                                                                                    Academic/research institutions
                                                                                                                            –  Strategies for vegetation management have been established for habitat of the northern population (to maintain balance between rainforest and open grassy forests).N                                                                        NGOs
                                                                                                                            –  Hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of weeds, Phytophthora and other pathogens (foot baths, equipment and vehicle cleaning)
                                                                                                                            are developed and implemented.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Regional NRM organisation

 STRATEGY 2: Threat management continued

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Responsible Agencies and potential partners   Indicative Cost
Action  Description                                                                                                 Priority  Performance Criteria
                                                                                                                                 –  The presence of Phytophthora across the Eastern Bristlebird's distribution is assessed (where relevant).
                                                                                                                                 –  Phytophthora monitoring protocols are developed to detect spread or new outbreaks.
                                                                                                                                •    Dieback, weed, invasive native plant species, and pathogen impact and management action effectiveness has been assessed.
                                                                                                                                 –  Knowledge of dieback, weed, invasive native plant species, and pathogen impact has improved and is collated.
                                                                                                                                 –  Knowledge of the effectiveness of dieback, weed, invasive native plant species, and pathogen management actions has improved.
                                                                                                                                 –  The impact of Myrtle Rust on habitat is assessed.
                                                                                                                                 –  Manipulative experiments are conducted to understand the threat posed by dieback and the effectiveness of dieback
                                                                                                                                 management.
2.4     Continue feral pig control actions in habitat for Eastern Bristlebird populations (southern Queensland). N  2         Impacts of feral pigs has decreased:                                                                                                 State governments                            $75,000 pa
                                                                                                                                •    Feral pig presence/abundance is reduced.                                                                                      Local governments
                                                                                                                                •    Incursions are detected early via surveillance.                                                                               Public land managers
                                                                                                                                •    Feral pig damage to habitat is measured and reduced.                                                                          Traditional Owners
                                                                                                                                •    Feral pig management actions are incorporated into land and property management plans (where relevant).                       Private landowners
                                                                                                                                •    The use of relevant tools (e.g., Feral Pig Scan in NSW) is incorporated into local management.                                NGOs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Regional NRM organisation

 STRATEGY 2: Threat management continued

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Responsible Agencies and potential partners   Indicative Cost
Action  Description                                                                 Priority  Performance Criteria
2.5     Extend the Safe Cat Safe Wildlife campaign across the distribution           2 C, S   Impact of pet cats has decreased:                                                                                                Zoos Victoria RSPCA                          $75,000 pa
        of the Eastern Bristlebird.                                                             •    The Safe Cat Safe Wildlife campaign is implemented in relevant areas across the distribution of the Eastern Bristlebird.  Local governments
                                                                                     3 N                                                                                                                                       Wildlife health practitioners
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               State governments NGOs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Academic/research
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               institutions
2.6     Undertake deer management actions in southern Eastern Bristlebird habitat.  3 C, S    Impact of feral deer has decreased:                                                                                              State governments                            $100,000 pa
                                                                                                •    Management actions reduce the presence/abundance of deer on Eastern Bristlebird habitat.                                  Traditional Owners
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Private landowners
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               NGOs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Regional NRM organisation

 N northern population, C central population S southern population.

 STRATEGY 3: Habitat protection, enhancement, and augmentation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Responsible Agencies and potential partners   Indicative