Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01040:body:0:p25
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01040
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 82866–91409

promoting restoration of agricultural areas that historically contained high quality giant freshwater crayfish habitat, including such actions as the addition of course woody debris to streams, and avoiding further clearance of riparian vegetation in areas with potentially suitable habitat.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * Positive engagement with local landholders results in improved management of giant freshwater crayfish habitat in key locations (as identified under Action 3a).
2c      Conduct research to assess the impacts of increased sedimentation on giant freshwater crayfish and the effectiveness of current management provisions for mitigating these impacts, and, if necessary, update management provisions.   1             * Research is undertaken to assess the impacts of increased sedimentation on giant freshwater crayfish and determine whether current management of Class 4 streams is effective at minimising sediment input into lower stream reaches.                                                                                        FPA                                          $100,000
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * Methods for categorising the suitability of giant freshwater crayfish habitat are analysed to determine their effectiveness at protecting habitat upstream of key locations (identified under Action 3a).                                                                                                                    Research community

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * Options are investigated for increasing the habitat suitability rating in headwaters above key locations (as identified under Action 3a), including potential refinement of watercourse definitions, and a suitable method for conferring increased protection is identified.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * The FPA's Threatened Fauna Adviser and Giant Freshwater Crayfish Habitat Suitability Map are updated to include the chosen method for improving upstream habitat management.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             * DPIPWE's formal advice on the management and maintenance of giant freshwater crayfish habitat is updated as required.

On-ground actions
Action  Description                                                                                                                                                                                       Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Responsible Agencies and potential partners  Indicative Cost
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   *priority 1 only
2d      Habitat managers and regulators work cooperatively to identify and implement methods for strengthening habitat protections, or reducing forestry impacts, in upstream reaches of key locations.   1             * Forestry management and practices continue to undergo a process of adaptive management to improve and refine measures designed to minimise downstream impacts in areas that support optimal habitat for both juvenile and adult giant freshwater crayfish.  DoEE                                         $30,000 pa
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * Options for increasing habitat protection, or reducing adverse impacts, in upstream reaches of key locations (as identified under Action 3a) are investigated.                                                                                              FPA
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * Habitat managers and regulators work together to identify the most effective method for increasing protections, or improving management, in upstream reaches of key locations (as identified under Action 3a).                                              Research community

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * The identified method for increasing protections is incorporated into catchment by catchment strategic plans.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * The chosen method is implemented by regulators.

2e      Undertake monitoring of forestry industry compliance with giant freshwater crayfish management prescriptions.                                                                                     1             * Regular monitoring is continued to ensure management prescriptions for the protection of giant freshwater crayfish habitat are being correctly and effectively implemented.                                                                                 FPA                                          Core