Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00195:reg:8:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00195
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8 (pt 7/16)
Character Range: 146562–149586

priority sites targeted for action. Landholders will be encouraged to use a plain wire top strand when building new fences. Funding will be sought through such schemes as Nature Assist to reduce landholder costs for replacing barbed-wire top strands with plain wire in priority sites (Parsons & Latch, 2006).
To reduce the impact of barbed-wire fencing, it can be replaced with plain high-tensile fencing wire that, if tensioned correctly, can contain most stock. Alternatively, polypipe can be placed over existing barbed wire at key locations, such as adjacent to launch trees and within habitat gaps greater than 20 m.

8.3.6             Extreme environmental events
A post-cyclone recovery strategy for Mahogany Gliders needs to be developed, building upon the lessons learnt from Cyclone Yasi, to maximise the potential survival of Mahogany Glider populations after these extreme climatic events. The strategy would include preventing opportunistic habitat clearing, assessing the post-cyclone removal of damaged trees that may include den sites, and providing feeding stations and den boxes. The strategy will be developed in collaboration with government agencies, NRM bodies, researchers, disaster recovery groups and other relevant partners. Vulnerability to further disturbance and damage post cyclone by unmanaged and inappropriate fire must also be considered. Regenerating Mahogany Glider habitat can be susceptible to further impact such as full scorching of epicormic budding and canopy regeneration, which will further delay and impair ecosystem recovery. Once developed, the Mahogany Glider post-cyclone recovery strategy needs to be adopted throughout all levels of government and implemented in the event of a cyclone.

8.3.7             Captive breeding, display, rehabilitation and release
A total of 19 Mahogany Gliders have required hand rearing, rehabilitation and/or continuing care due to permanent injuries, mostly involving barbed wire entanglements. Six of these animals were transferred to David Fleay Wildlife Park, where they have served as stock for a reproductive biology research project and a captive breeding program for the zoo community.
The Code of Practice – Care of Sick, Injured or Orphaned Protected Animals in Queensland (the Code), made under the NCA, guides the rehabilitation of sick, injured or orphaned protected animals in Queensland (State of Queensland 2013). The Code identifies that the main objective of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation is to relieve suffering, not to protect and preserve life at all costs. The rehabilitation and release of wildlife to the wild is the primary objective but must not be pursued at all costs or to achieve broader conservation outcomes where the animal may be subject to unreasonable suffering. Rehabilitation of Mahogany Gliders must be consistent with the Code. It is recommended that a protocol is developed for the care and rehabilitation of orphaned, injured or sick Mahogany Gliders that includes guidelines for the release of