Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007B00392:body:0:p18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007B00392
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 46785–51466

the introduction of new invasive weeds.
This taxon will benefit from active conservation management.

Any action which would remove nesting sites, potential nesting sites or habitat critical to survival could result in a significant impact on the species and requires referral to the Commonwealth Environment Minister under the EPBC Act.

Tools to Assist Implementation

Costs
Action                                                                                                                                          Likely expenses                              Cost estimate                           Responsibility  Timeframe
Develop techniques to monitor the total breeding population                                                                                     Salaries, remote-control helicopter hire     $45,900                                 PANCI           Yr 1
Monitor total breeding population                                                                                                               Salaries, airfares, equipment, travel        $126,500                                PANCI           Yr 1-2
Monitor and/or assist recovery of the dryers breeding colony.                                                                                   Salaries                                     $10,000                                 PANCI, CIP      Yr 1-4
Develop and implement wildlife management plan for habitat outside the national park*                                                           Salaries                                     $10,000 then $5000 pa                   PANCI           Ongoing
Ensure protection of habitat critical outside the national park*                                                                                PANCI staff time                             $2,000 pa                               PANCI           Ongoing
Implement the Invasive Ants on Christmas Island Action Plan*                                                                                    PANCI staff, ant bait, contractors research  $475,000 in 2002/3 then c. $100,000 pa  PANCI           Ongoing
Maintenance [and regular review] of a quarantine barrier between Christmas Island and all other lands to minimise risks of new avian diseases*  AQIS staff time, PANCI assistance to AQIS    $2000 pa (PANCI)                        AQIS            Ongoing
Community education program*                                                                                                                    PANCI staff, brochure production costs.      $2000 pa                                PANCI           Ongoing
Establish a recovery team which meets regularly*                                                                                                PANCI                                        $2000 pa                                PANCI           Ongoing
Major review of the recovery plan                                                                                                               Recovery Team                                $2500                                   PANCI           Yr 5

* Actions which share some or all of their objectives with other Christmas Island Recovery Plans.

Summary table of costs

Year         1         2         3         4         5
Total Costs  $612,150  $186,250  $123,000  $123,000  $125,500

Landholder incentives
Opportunities exist for the Natural Heritage Trust to be used to protect remnant vegetation on the small areas of native vegetation on private land. Management agreements can be put in place with landholder's permission to protect and enhance native vegetation on the island.

Role and interests of indigenous people
Not relevant.

Interests that will be affected by the plan's implementation or adoption
Parks Australia North, Shire of Christmas Island, Union of Christmas Island Workers, Asia Pacific Space Centre Pty. Ltd., Department of Transport and Regional Services, Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, and Christmas Island Phosphates

Consultation with, and advice considered from relevant State and Territory Governments and the general public
This plan was originally written in 1996. The current version was completed by Birds Australia in consultation with Parks Australia North, staff of Christmas Island National Park, and the Department of the Environment and Heritage, Canberra. Both Christmas Island Phosphates and the Shire of Christmas Island were consulted during the preparation of this current plan.
Whilst Christmas Island is a Commonwealth non-self governing Territory, Western Australian laws are applied