Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00432:reg:6:p6
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Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 6/20)
Character Range: 95839–99718

and monitoring activities, and where some traditional land management activities are still carried out. Increased capacity and support for local communities reduces the expense of management activities in otherwise remote and sparsely populated areas. The harsh environments and substantial distances make the use of non-local workers and resources inefficient, as transport and accommodation costs reduce the proportion of resources invested in on-ground actions. In addition, local people, landholders and land managers are likely to have the best understanding of local constraints and can adapt activities to respond to local conditions.
In 2016, the Kiwirrkurra Community (WA), on behalf of the Indigenous Desert Alliance, hosted a Ninu (Bilby) Festival, recognising the importance of the knowledge and support from Indigenous rangers, Traditional Owners, and other Indigenous groups, communities, and individuals operating in areas where bilbies are or used to be. The Ninu Festival harnessed traditional and contemporary knowledge about the Greater Bilby and threats to its' persistence, and produced a framework for effective, collaborative management of wild bilby populations. It was emphasised that the motivation to protect the Greater Bilby is based on the cultural connection, and that it is essential to maintain this connection (Paltridge 2016).
Loss of traditional ecological knowledge and Indigenous land management activities are a significant risk to the conservation of the Greater Bilby. The actions in Table 2 are designed to ensure that this traditional ecological knowledge and land management capabilities are supported and celebrated.
While not specifically identified as an action, it is important that existing traditional ecological knowledge be considered when implementing this strategy.
The actions in Table 2 also support the achievement of the conservation Vision (see section 4 Recovery Objectives) generated at the Greater Bilby Recovery Summit (Bradley et al. 2015).
Table 2 Strategic actions for Traditional Owner research and management
Action  Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Partners
2a      Continue to facilitate awareness-raising activities in order to maintain focus on both the cultural significance of the bilby, and traditional ecological knowledge and skills in bilby management:                                                                                                                                                                                                                Indigenous land managers and organisations, including Indigenous rangers and Traditional Owners, Save the Bilby Fund, state and territory government conservation agencies, relevant NRM organisations.
            * Conduct events to celebrate and share knowledge about bilby significance and conservation.
            * Provide opportunities to exchange knowledge and experience on feral cat control techniques between Traditional Owners, land managers and species management experts.
            * Share stories, reports and knowledge about the Greater Bilby and information about ranger and Indigenous organisation conservation activities through school activities, traditional media and social media.
2b      Facilitate Indigenous leadership and involvement in the recovery team through the Indigenous sub-committee (or other means), and professional development opportunities in Recovery Team policy and governance. This will ensure extant populations are managed, and