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so that they can be managed appropriately, and communicate relevant information to land managers.
    b)     Identify key blocks of private land so that financial and management assistance can be provided if required.

Action 14. Collect information on Buloke use and management
    a)      Identify management strategies to increase Buloke seed production.
    b)     Collect time budget data for cockatoos foraging in Buloke to compare with stringybark.
    c)      Undertaking roadside thinning trials of dense Buloke regrowth to promote the health and growth rates of remaining trees.
    d)     Compare seed production of suckers versus seedlings will inform revegetation and regeneration projects.

Action 15. Produce and implement a communication strategy
    a)      Produce a communication strategy and monitor its effectiveness by reviewing annually the numbers of: 1800 calls, participants in the annual count, website visits, revegetation projects, and vegetation clearance permits issued.
    b)     During development of the strategy determine the level of community engagement required to engender long-term support for the recovery program.
    c)      Guided by the communication strategy, establish effective tools (eg 'Red-tail News') for communication with key stakeholders including land managers, State and local government, CMA/NRM personnel and volunteers.
    d)     Maintain the network of volunteer observers, 1800 number and web site.
    e)      Attend field days, Landcare meetings, schools, and other relevant events.
    f)       Conduct a community survey every five years to determine the effectiveness of extension work and the direction of future activities.
    g)     Develop marketing strategies linked to the selection of the Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo as the official mascot for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
    h)     Encourage education about Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo conservation in the region's schools and farm management training programs at tertiary institutions.
    i)       Develop promotional material for farmers in consultation with the Farmer's Federation and Landcare groups, to emphasize improved farm productivity and conservation.
    j)       Develop a good understanding of the legislative and conservation requirements of the Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo among agency and conservation extension staff who liaise with landholders.

Supporting Actions
Action 17.  Operate the recovery program
    a)      Coordinate implementation actions identified as a high and medium priority.

Action 16.  Seek additional sponsorship partners
    a)      Supervise the recovery program and manage its budget.
    b)     Ensure the recovery team functions efficiently and communicates well.
    c)      Report on progress against objectives and performance criteria yearly.
    d)     Undertake a review of the recovery program after four years.

5. Recovery Plan Objectives, Performance Criteria and Actions
Objective                                                                                                                             Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                             Actions
1. Implement threat abatement strategies to deal with shortages of food.                                                                  1. No net loss of existing feeding habitat from clearing.                                                                                                      1. Identify and protect feeding habitat from clearing
                                                                                                                                          2. At least 500ha of stringybark woodland and 50ha of Buloke woodland protected or revegetated each year.                                                      2. Link and reserve feeding habitat
                                                                                                                                          3. A 15% increase