Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00195:reg:8:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00195
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8 (pt 6/16)
Character Range: 143753–146816

frequency and intensity of fires required to address each of these threats, for each of the habitat types identified in Jackson et al., 2011 (see also section 6.2.3; Action 1.2).
Using the best available science and First Nations People knowledge, guidelines need to be collaboratively developed for best management practice using fire. The guidelines should consider a balance between Mahogany Glider conservation needs and those of the grazing industry. Guidelines will be used to inform the development of a landholder targeted extension program, which will aim to increase the knowledge and capacity of landholders to implement appropriate fire regimes within Mahogany Glider habitat.
There is a need to assess the effectiveness of the extension program. A follow-up monitoring program needs to be developed to measure the level of adoption of appropriate fire management regimes, changes in vegetation quality and behaviour change exhibited by the participants to determine the overall success of the extension program.

8.3.4             Intensive grazing and weed invasion
A large proportion of the Mahogany Glider habitat that is under grazing management is contiguous, adjacent to protected area estate and considered optimal habitat. These areas are significantly degraded due to inappropriate grazing, fire regimes and the invasion of woody weeds. Apart from reducing the quality of Mahogany Glider habitat, these strategies are adversely impacting upon the profitability of graziers.
Best management practice guidelines for grazing in Mahogany Glider habitat need to be collaboratively developed, using best available science. The guidelines will need to consider a balance between Mahogany Glider conservation and the needs of the grazing industry. Guidelines will be used to inform the development of a management program. Management options may include extension programs coupled with incentives for the adoption of appropriate grazing regimes, revegetation and management of high priority corridors and a reduction of listed weeds throughout high priority Mahogany Glider habitat refuge areas.
There is a need to assess the effectiveness of the management program and the overall success of the program. Therefore, a follow-up monitoring program needs to be developed to measure the level of adoption of appropriate grazing management regimes and other land conservation practices, changes in vegetation quality and behaviour change exhibited by the participants.

8.3.5             Fencing
A wildlife friendly-fencing information brochure is available, and will be promoted and distributed in the community. It describes suitable fencing designs appropriate to Mahogany Glider habitat, such as the use of a plain wire top strand, rather than barbed wire. High-risk areas will be assessed and priority sites targeted for action. Landholders will be encouraged to use a plain wire top strand when building new fences. Funding will be sought through such schemes as Nature Assist to reduce landholder costs for replacing barbed-wire top strands with