Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00300:body:0:p21
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00300
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 66852–74290

below this value,                                                                           *Up to $150 000 (if external expert required)
                                                                                 -          identification of a population size threshold, that will trigger captive breeding if the species falls below this size,
                                                                                 -          development of a method to predict the outcomes of observed population fluctuations, and
                                                                                 -          development of a method to assess the effectiveness of recovery actions.
3b      Design a conservation breeding strategy for spotted handfish.  1             * A workshop is held to bring together key experts on species biology and ecology, husbandry experts, geneticists, population modellers, managers etc.                                            DPIPWE               $15, 000
                                                                                     * A conservation breeding strategy, which incorporates a detailed captive management plan, is developed.                                                                                          HRG
                                                                                     * The strategy aims to achieve the following objectives:                                                                                                                                          Research community
                                                                                 -          clear goals/objectives, which support the overarching objective of the recovery plan, are defined,                                                                                         ZAA
                                                                                 -          the number of individual founders to be taken from the wild is determined,
                                                                                 -          the number of locations for re-introduction are identified,
                                                                                 -          a target for the percent of wild heterozygosity to be retained in the captive population is set,
                                                                                 -          the strategy is designed with a staged approach, starting with a precautionary trial breeding program and encompassing set triggers that prompt progression into the next stage,
                                                                                 -          a post release monitoring program is developed,
                                                                                 -          the strategy is designed in a manner that allows for adaptive management and can incorporate red handfish and Ziebell's handfish in the future if triggers are reached (under action 2a),
                                                                                 -          the strategy is designed to be consistent with IUCN Guidelines for Reintroductions and Other Conservation Translocations, and
                                                                                 -          the strategy is agreed by the HRG.

On-ground actions
Action  Description                                                                                     Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                                                                            Responsible Parties  Indicative Cost
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       *priority 1 only
3c      Implement the conservation breeding strategy for spotted handfish (developed under action 3b).  1             * The conservation breeding strategy (developed under action 2b) is implemented.                                                                                                                            DPIPWE               $45,000 Refining husbandry techniques
                                                                                                                      * Husbandry techniques are refined during the trial breeding program.                                                                                                                                       HRG
                                                                                                                      * Disease risk management protocols for the movement and release of fish are developed and reviewed biennially, and strict bio-security/quarantine controls are maintained throughout the program.          Research community   $25,000
                                                                                                                      * Reintroduction sites are assessed, and managed where necessary, to ensure suitable conditions prior to wild releases of fish (e.g. threats are removed or threat abatement strategies are implemented).   ZAA                  Establishing a temporary Tasmanian holding facility
                                                                                                                      * Captive releases are managed to:
                                                                                                                  -          maximise the level of genetic diversity in individuals and groups,                                                                                                                                                        $225,000
                                                                                                                  -          include selection of individuals predicted to have the best opportunity to survive and reproduce in the wild, and                                                                                                         Establishing a permanent holding and breeding facility
                                                                                                                  -          involve an optimum number of fish, as determined by the HRG, which is reviewed annually.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       $5,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Collection and transport of