Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00106:body:0:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00106
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Character Range: 10108–13360

with translocated individuals), between Oxley Flats and Rocky Point.

                             -          Goulburn River, in the middle reaches of the Goulburn River between Molesworth and Trawool.

                             -          Yea River (upper Goulburn River catchment).

Habitat critical for survival:
Habitat critical to the survival of the Macquarie perch is described as:
    * all areas within the species' range which are characterised by flowing runs or riffles and small complex rock piles;
    * the current area of occupancy of the species (including historically translocated populations in Cataract Reservoir and the Mongarlowe River in New South Wales and the Yarra River in Victoria);
    * any newly discovered locations within the species' natural range which hold populations that extend the area of occupancy for the species;
    * unoccupied habitat within the species' natural range into which the species could disperse, be stocked or be translocated.
Recovery plan objective and strategies:
The overarching objective of this recovery plan is to:
  Ensure the recovery and ongoing viability of Macquarie perch populations throughout the species' range (including historically translocated populations in Cataract Reservoir and the Mongarlowe and Yarra rivers).
The recovery plan sets out six recovery strategies that build toward this overarching objective:
    1. Conserve existing Macquarie perch populations (including historically translocated populations in Cataract Reservoir and the Mongarlowe and Yarra rivers).
    2. Protect and restore Macquarie perch habitat.
    3. Understand and address threats to Macquarie perch populations and habitats.
    4. Establish additional Macquarie perch populations within the species' natural range.
    5. Improve understanding of the biology and ecology of the Macquarie perch and its distribution and abundance.
    6. Increase participation by community groups in Macquarie perch conservation.
Recovery team:
Recovery teams provide advice and assist in coordinating actions described in recovery plans. They include representatives from organisations with a direct interest in the recovery of the species, including those involved in funding and those participating in actions that support the recovery of the species. The Macquarie Perch Recovery Team has the responsibility of providing advice, and coordinating and directing the implementation of the recovery actions outlined in this recovery plan. The membership of the recovery team may include individuals with relevant responsibility and expertise from Department of the Environment and Energy (DoEE), relevant state governments, as well as experts from research institutions and consultancies, and private researchers; membership may change over time.
Criteria for success:
This recovery plan will be deemed successful if, within 10 years, most of the following have been achieved:
    * Populations of Macquarie perch have increased in size and/or distribution at each known location.
    * Self-sustaining populations of Macquarie perch have been established at locations in its natural range where it once historically occurred but no longer occurs.
    * A long-term population monitoring strategy has