Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00199:reg:6:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00199
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 3/6)
Character Range: 58111–61485

wetland habitats may impact on some landowners, land managers, industry groups and developers. Provision of environmental flows to selected wetlands to promote breeding by the Australian Painted Snipe may have some costs to other potential water users. However, the ecological services provided by healthy wetlands are generally considered to be substantial.

             Currently in Victoria, wetlands known to contain Australian Painted Snipe are managed to reduce any impacts from duck hunting – for example, sections of Hird Swamp that contain breeding and foraging habitat are seasonally closed to duck hunters. Rehabilitation efforts at wetlands such as Hird Swamp in Victoria and Fivebough Swamp in NSW serve as examples of awareness raising about healthy wetlands and their habitat; threatened species conservation; and the ecologically sustainable use of water.

             A large network of community volunteers across Australia actively participate in BirdLife Australia's coordinated annual surveys for migratory shorebirds and wetland birds. Involvement can provide social benefits with community members and engaged groups having a sense of achievement, inclusion, community spirit and pride whilst gaining enjoyment and appreciation of their surrounding natural environment. The community education components of the program also promote community ownership, provide community support and encourage active involvement in protecting local natural resources.

             In addition, there is the potential for economic gains through ecotourism ventures, nature tours and holiday accommodation operators in areas where the Australian Painted Snipe can reliably be seen. Additional social benefits include encouraging passive recreation, appreciation of natural aesthetic values and increased awareness and appreciation of Indigenous cultural values.

     Chapter 9
Affected interests

   Organisations likely to be affected by the actions proposed in this plan include: government agencies (Commonwealth, state and territory, local), particularly those involved with wetland environments and conservation programs; private landholders; Indigenous land and sea management groups (including ranger programmes); researchers; bird watching groups; conservation groups; wildlife interest groups; environmental consulting companies; tourism operators; industry and commercial bodies; and, proponents of development in the vicinity of important wetland habitat. However, this list should not be considered exhaustive, as there may be other interest groups that would like to be included in the future or need to be considered when specialised tasks are required.

   The following table lists some of the interest groups, how they could contribute to the success of the plan and the potential benefits/impacts that may emerge from the Plan's implementation:

               Chapter 10
               Consultation

             The National Recovery Plan for the Australian Painted Snipe (2022) has been developed through extensive consultation with a broad range of stakeholders. The consultation process brought together key species experts and conservation managers, from a range of different organizations, to categorize ongoing threats to the Australian Painted Snipe, and identify knowledge gaps and potential management options. Consultation included