Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00220:reg:2:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00220
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 10/20)
Character Range: 54296–59251

other major landscape modifiers, such as fire or grazing by introduced herbivores, in cat activities and control.                                                                             Very high priority, long term                                                    An understanding of how other landscape modifiers may impact on cat predation                                    Land managers are able to understand the impacts of landscape modifiers to better implement cat management programs.        Researchers and land managers

  1.5 Continue research into the scale, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, sustainability and risks of feral cat control options                                                                                                                        High priority, medium term                                                       Knowledge about effective feral cat control options suitable for different sites                                 Land managers are able to understand the complexities of different control method choices and implement effective options.  Researchers and land managers (including groups, NRM bodies and individuals)

  1.6 Continue development of new or enhanced attractants for cats to improve cat control and monitoring. Ensure availability of any attractants that are developed.                                                                                 Medium priority, medium term                                                     New or enhanced attractants available                                                                            More effective control and monitoring for cats                                                                              Researchers for development and product manufacturers

  1.7 Research into other control and monitoring technologies and enhancing available technology                                                                                                                                                     Medium priority, long term - ongoing                                             New tools for control and monitoring of cats                                                                     Greater range of options for land managers to control and monitor cats                                                      Researchers and product manufacturers

  1.8 Re-investigate diseases and other potential biocontrol agents, biotechnology and immunocontraceptive options for cats, and commence research on promising options. Undertake social research on promising options to gauge community support.  High priority, long term - ongoing                                               Report outlining potential biocontrol options for cats.                                                          Stakeholder understanding of the potential for biocontrol for cats.                                                         Government and researchers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      If appropriate, a long-term research project commenced.                                                          Start of research into promising biocontrol agent(s).

  1.9 Code of Practice and/or Standard Operating Procedures developed for new tools and agreed by governments                                                                                                                                        High priority, short-medium term.  Ongoing for new tools as they are developed.  Code of Practice or Standard Operating Procedures available for all control tools                                Control of feral cats is undertaken in an effective manner as humanely as possible                                          Product developers and governments

Objective 2  Improve effectiveness of existing control options for feral cats

Objective 2 focuses on delivering management options to land managers and ensuring they are able to conduct control programs effectively according to current best practice techniques and knowledge. Linking land managers with the outputs from research will improve programs for threatened species recovery where predation by feral cats is a contributing factor.  In this threat abatement plan land managers are considered to encompass any person or group that has a responsibility for land management including individual land owners, community groups, Indigenous people caring for their country, non-government organsiations, NRM bodies, and government agencies managing parks and reserves.

Action 2.1 Understand motivations and provide incentives for land managers to include feral cat