Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01082:reg:1:p22
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01082
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 22/30)
Character Range: 108803–123436

in NSW and the Northern Plains region in Victoria.                                                 OEH                                          $30 000 pa
                                                                                                                                                                               * Regular effective monitoring of plains-wanderer populations is conducted at permanent sites, and incorporates measurements of habitat structure, native grass and herb cover.         DELWP
                                                                                                                                                                               * Population trends and habitat suitability are assessed for each site and reported annually to DotE and PwRT.                                                                          PV
                                                                                                                                                                               * Alternative survey and monitoring techniques are trialled to inform monitoring in other plains-wanderer locations, including assessment of the detectability success of each method.  NCCMA
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5c      Undertake regular monitoring at other known plains-wanderer sites.                                                                                       2             * Targeted surveys are undertaken in suitable habitat in eastern pastoral South Australia to establish whether resident populations exist.                                              OEH                                          -
                                                                                                                                                                               * Other known and likely habitats are surveyed to locate viable plains-wanderer populations.                                                                                            DELWP
                                                                                                                                                                               * A regular monitoring program is established for other important plains-wanderer locations (e.g. biennial).                                                                            PV
                                                                                                                                                                               * Monitoring techniques are informed by the results of trials conducted under action 5b.                                                                                                DNEWR
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Strategy 6: Increase community participation in plains-wanderer conservation and management

Research Actions

Action  Description                                                                                                                    Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                                Responsible Agencies and potential partners  Indicative Cost
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  *priority 1 only
6a      Develop and implement a broad strategy to raise awareness and educate the general public about plains- wanderer conservation.  2             * Articles about plains-wanderer conservation, including threats and recovery actions, are published in community newsletters, local bulletins and newspapers.  PwRT                                         -
                                                                                                                                                     * Information displays, and other strategies, are implemented to educate the broader community about plains-wanderer conservation.                              PV
                                                                                                                                                     * Information on the plains-wanderer is provided to the birding community.                                                                                      BirdLife Australia
                                                                                                                                                     * Opportunities for community groups, or citizen scientists, to assist in surveys for plains-wanderers and/or provide data are investigated.                    Friends of TTNP
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On-ground actions

Action  Description                                                                                                                                                      Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Responsible Agencies and potential partners  Indicative Cost
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         *priority 1 only
6b      Continue to inform, support and encourage landholders and other community members, including Indigenous groups, to be involved in plains-wanderer conservation.  2             * All landholders with plains-wanderer habitat are aware of the species and its management requirements and have been encouraged to manage their native grasslands for biodiversity outcomes.                                                                                                        OEH                                          -
                                                                                                                                                                                       * Locally-based facilitator/s are established to engage with landholders on improved habitat management and delivery of incentive and/or stewardship programs.                                                                                                                                       DELWP
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Geelong FNC
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6c      Develop a targeted information pack to assist landholders, outdoor enthusiasts and professionals to identify and report sightings of plains-wanderers.           3             * An information pack that aids in identification, and provides details of how to report sightings, of plains-wanderers is developed and distributed among landholders and other members of the public that engage in work or recreational activities in known or potential plains-wanderer