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8.2.5   Convene annual AMPE meeting.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Present results, facilitate communication between Adaptive Management Predator Experiment partners and review results at meetings.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      National Malleefowl Recovery Group Inc.
8.2.6   Share the results of the AMPE.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Prepare reports to NRM agencies, Adaptive Management Predator Experiment partners, citizen scientists/volunteers and National Malleefowl Recovery Team by June each year.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               National Malleefowl Recovery Group Inc.

9 Effects on other native species and biodiversity benefits

Malleefowl share their habitat with numerous threatened species of mammals, birds, reptiles and plants that would also benefit from management actions that secure habitat, reduce grazing pressure, fox abundance, and the extent of fires, and increase the connectivity of habitat fragments. In particular, Malleefowl are one of a suite of threatened mallee birds that are listed under the EPBC Act including the Black-eared Miner (Manorina melanotis), Red-lored Whistler (Pachycephala rufogularis), Mallee Emu-wren (Stipiturus mallee), Regent Parrot (eastern) (Polytelis anthopeplus monarchoides), Western Whipbird (Psophodes nigrogularis oberon and P. n. leucogaster) and Mallee Bird Community of the Darling Depression Bioregion. Recovery plans have been prepared for some of these species and management recommendations in these are in accord with those for Malleefowl. Malleefowl also share their habitat with a number of near threatened and state-listed birds including the Striated Grasswren (Amytornis striatus striatus) (listed as Vulnerable in NSW and Vic and Rare in SA), Chestnut Quail-thrush (eastern) (Cinclosoma castanotus castanotus) (Endangered in NSW and Vic and Vulnerable in SA), Bush Stone-curlew (Burhinus grallarius) (Endangered in NSW and Vic and Vulnerable in SA) and Crested Bellbird (southern) (Oreoica gutturalis gutturalis) (Near Threatened in Vic). Some of these species might also benefit from increased community participation. The infrastructure used to monitor Malleefowl may also be useful to monitor the abundance of other species.

10 Social and economic considerations

This plan aims to contribute positively to communities within the range of Malleefowl. Conserving Malleefowl, and implementation of the actions in this plan in particular, is likely to have positive social and economic outcomes for several communities across Australia. The species is well known internationally for its unusual nesting habits and has achieved iconic status within Australia in many agricultural and conservation areas where it features in tourist information. As such, the species adds to the attractions of many areas. Malleefowl are also popular with local communities and feature in the emblems of several shires and councils across Australia. At Ongerup in the WA wheatbelt, the local community has developed the Yongergnow Australian Malleefowl Centre, which is intended to stimulate tourism as well as benefit the species.

Malleefowl are also important culturally to Traditional Owners. Traditional Owner Ranger groups and their Prescribed Body Corporates present an opportunity for engagement and partnership to undertake Malleefowl survey and monitoring