Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03945:body:0:p9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03945
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Character Range: 21511–24573

island in Southern Atoll targeted for reintroduction at a rate of 3ha per year over 5 years. This action should be coordinated by the Wildlife Ranger with initial assistance from the Project Scientist.
   Action 6. Trial methods of capture, radio-telemetry and intensive study on North Keeling Island within the first 12 months, so that home-range behaviour and patterns of dispersion on North Keeling Island can be compared to the reintroduced population after establishment in the Southern Atoll. This should be conducted by the Project Scientist, the Wildlife Ranger and an additional scientific officer employed to assist with this part of the recovery program. This work would encompass a very important component of training the Wildlife Ranger in wildlife capture, handling, radio-telemetry and monitoring techniques. Collection of material to be stored for genetic analysis would also occur. The trial should be complete within 3 months, with progress dependant on weather, biological factors, equipment and transport availability.
   Action 7. Implement reintroduction to an island in the Southern Atoll. Following the Translocation Proposal, capture, translocation and release 20 CBBR from North Keeling Island. The capture and release should be conducted jointly by PAN staff, two scientists and the Wildlife Ranger. The immediate fate of the translocated CBBRs should be intensively monitored according to the Translocation Proposal by the Project Scientist, the Wildlife Ranger and an additional scientific officer. The length of time required for intensive monitoring will depend on trial results (Action 6) and how the CBBR settle in the new habitat. This action also includes determining the sex ratio of the reintroduced population by molecular techniques.
   Action 8. Develop and implement a quarterly population monitoring program of the reintroduced CBBR, including an annual capture, colour banding/marking component.
   Action 9. Implement annual rat, cat and chicken monitoring (and control as required) to maintain cat and rat free status of the reintroduction island each year for 5 years.
   Action 10. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the revegetation program annually and adjust subsequent years' methods accordingly. Maintain and enhance previous years' revegetation as required.

   Supporting Actions
   Action 11. Establish a Recovery Team within six months, with representatives from key stakeholder groups to oversee and advise on implementation of the Recovery Plan. The team should be small to be effective, especially as phone link ups may be the primary mode of communication (because of likely off-island participation). The team should comprise as a minimum one representative from each of CKI Shire Council, PAN, Department of Transport and Regional Services, the Cocos Malay community and two representatives with collective scientific experience in CBBR, islands, feral animal control and re-introduction programs. Not more than one of the Recovery Team representatives should be from any one state government