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Australia and Grassy Eucalypt Woodland of the Victorian Volcanic Plain. There are also a number of Ecological Communities listed
             at the state level that will benefit from increased efforts to protect and conserve
             Painted Honeyeater habitat. Many mammals, invertebrates and plants will also
             receive benefits as a result of measures put in place to protect and rejuvenate
             Painted Honeyeater habitat.

   The major social and economic impacts of this recovery plan will be on those who require approval to remove or modify Painted Honeyeater habitat and are prevented from doing so, or are required to modify their proposal by a consent authority. This may include increased costs due to the assessment processes, requirement to provide offset funding, to secure or rehabilitate habitat, or for other threat mitigation work.

   Restrictions on further clearing of Painted Honeyeater habitat may impact some landowners, managers and developers. These restrictions may not significantly impact agricultural industries, however, since many of the more fertile areas have already been cleared and remnant vegetation is generally located on less fertile soils that are relatively less attractive for grazing or cropping.

   A large network of community volunteers across eastern Australia actively participate
   in BirdLife Australia's coordinated surveys for woodland 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 financial gains through ecotourism ventures and holiday accommodation operators in areas where Painted Honeyeaters are reliably
   seen. Such areas are more likely to be in regional areas of New South Wales and Victoria through the summer breeding season. Additional social benefits include encouraging passive recreation, appreciation of natural aesthetic values and increased awareness
   and appreciation of Indigenous cultural values

              Organisations and individuals likely to be affected by the actions proposed in this
              plan include government agencies (Commonwealth, state and territory, local), particularly those involved with woodland and forest environments and conservation
              programs; private landholders; Indigenous land management groups (including ranger programmes); researchers; bird watching groups; conservation groups; wildlife interest groups; camping, 4WD and fishing groups; environmental consulting companies;
              tourism operators; industry and commercial bodies; and, proponents of agricultural development in the vicinity of important habitat. However, this list should not be considered exhaustive, as there may be other interest groups that may 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