Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01376:reg:5:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01376
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 7/10)
Character Range: 151615–154824

Pollination of wild M. tetraphylla by industry cultivars and garden specimen has been identified in a recent honours level post graduate study. However, the scope of the study was limited, and the extent of hybridisation found to be restricted to seedling and juvenile cohorts in the affected populations. Further research is required to establish the extent of the phenomenon across the three Macadamia species affected, the extent of survivorship of hybrid individuals and to develop of a mitigation strategy. Liaise with the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) and DAFF to investigate opportunities to reduce this threat, such as incorporating appropriate measures in the Macadamia industry Code of Sound Orchard Practice.
Priority: Low
Potential Contributors: MCC, MCRN, AMS, DAF, Macadamia growers, researchers
Action 3.4 Facilitate the use of traditional ecological knowledge in the recovery of Macadamia species
Traditional owner groups have highlighted the importance of conserving threatened Macadamia species. Macadamia nuts have been recorded as a valuable food, trading and cultural resource to Aboriginal people (SEQTOLSMA members pers. comm.). The MCC will work with Traditional Owners and other Aboriginal stakeholders to appropriately document and share knowledge and stories that improve conservation outcomes for Macadamia species.
Priority: Medium
Potential Contributors: MCC, LLS, regional NRM organisations, Aboriginal and Traditional Owner groups
Action 3.5 Establish long-term monitoring programs for priority Macadamia populations and disseminate the results
A long-term monitoring program has been initiated for four M. integrifolia sites in South East Queensland. The methodology is based on Laidlaw et al. (2011), and encompasses changes in habitat composition and condition, population dynamics (including population size and structure) and threats. This program requires expansion to include representative sites for all Macadamia species. Results to be provided to land managers and land use planners to guide protection of Macadamia populations.
Priority: Medium
Potential Contributors: MCC, DES, DPIE, LLS, local governments, regional NRM organisations, researchers, land managers
Action 3.6 Update models of the projected impact of climate change on Macadamia ecology, extent of habitat and threatening processes and disseminate the results
Climate change will affect the phenology (for example, flowering and fruit maturation), hybridisation between, and reproductive capacity of Macadamia species. Increasing temperatures and variable rainfall patterns may also affect the distribution of these species, the composition and integrity of their rainforest habitats, the impact of current and sleeper weeds, and the intensity, seasonality and frequency of fire. Climate models of predicted impacts of climate change will be updated on a regular basis as new information comes to hand and the results disseminated to land use planners and land managers, as well as incorporated into Recovery Plan review and implementation.
Priority: Low
Potential Contributors: MCC, DES, DPIE, LLS, local governments, regional NRM organisations, researchers

Performance Criteria 3b. Outcomes of