Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01376:reg:5:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01376
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 3/10)
Character Range: 139509–142898

defined by the MCC, but could include factors such as unique genotypes, genetic diversity, population size, reproductive viability, level of protection, location within overall species distribution (such as edge of range), extent of habitat important to survival, proximity to habitat linking populations, landscape connectivity and threat mitigation ability.
Priority: High
Potential Contributors: MCC, DES, DPIE, LLS, local governments, regional NRM organisations, botanists

Objective 2. Reduce and manage the major threatening processes affecting Macadamia species and their habitat

Performance Criteria 1a. Priority Macadamia populations are protected
Action 2.1 Provide information on the habitats critical to the survival of priority Macadamia populations to government agencies at all levels to assist with legislative and planning protection
Macadamia populations are found throughout the fastest growing region in Australia. Land managers and land use planners require detailed information about the location and priority of remnant populations to improve decision-making with regard to activities that may impact on Macadamia populations or exacerbate the threatening processes that they face. Macadamia population data together with peer reviewed published habitat models will be used to develop essential habitat mapping and climate change projections for Macadamia species. All information collected on Macadamia populations will be submitted to appropriate government databases, including WildNet (DES), BioNet (DPIE), Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and relevant local governments.
Priority: High
Potential Contributors: MCC, AG, DES, DPIE, LLS, local governments, regional NRM organisations, researchers
Action 2.2 Mitigate climate change impacts on Macadamia through planning protection and on ground implementation
Modelling of the impact of climate change on Macadamia habitat was undertaken in 2013 (Powell et al. 2013). The resultant mapping needs to be made more widely accessible and, particularly, governments need to be encouraged to incorporate outcomes into planning schemes and policies. Further dissemination of the outcomes to the wider community, particularly regional NRM organisations and Landcare and conservation groups, will assist with implementation of climate change mitigation strategies.
Priority: High
Potential Contributors: MCC, DES, DPIE, LLS, local governments, regional NRM organisations, community groups, landholders
Action 2.3 Negotiate appropriate agreements with private landholders to establish greater long-term security for wild Macadamias
Private landholders with priority populations of wild Macadamias will be encouraged to enter into voluntary conservation agreements (such as Land for Wildlife) or establish conservation covenants (such as nature refuge) through local or state government. Landholders with wild Macadamia trees or non-priority Macadamia populations will also be encouraged to participate in conservation partnership programs.
Priority: Medium
Potential Contributors: MCC, DES, DPIE, LLS, local governments, Queensland Trust for Nature (QTfN), NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT), regional NRM organisations, community groups, landholders
Action 2.4 Establish ex-situ populations for M. jansenii at multiple sites
The known distribution of this species is restricted to one population. Ex-situ populations