Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007B00386:body:0:p17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007B00386
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Character Range: 46158–51456

introduction of new avian pathogens;
   4. Quarantine prevention of the introduction of new invasive weeds; and
   5. Quarantine prevention of the introduction of new predators.
This taxon is dependent on active conservation management.
Any action which would remove nesting sites, potential nesting sites or feeding habitat could result in a significant impact on the species and requires referral to the Commonwealth Environment Minister under the EPBC Act.

Community Participation
This recovery plan aims to involve the community in a significant way in monitoring Christmas Island Goshawks. They will be encouraged to report all sightings or suspected sightings of goshawks to PANCI. In addition, goshawks will be colour-banded with an easily legible code or colour-combination that the community will be encourage to report. Validated reports will provide important population monitoring data.

Tools to Assist Implementation
Costs
Action                                                                                                                                                          Likely expenses                                                              Cost estimate                           Responsibility  Timeframe
Investigate taxonomic status                                                                                                                                    Museum Victoria                                                              $6000                                   PANCI           Yr 1`1-2
Detailed population survey                                                                                                                                      PANCI staff, training consultant, and local staff/contractor/ARA volunteers  $73,800#                                PANCI           Yr 1-2
On-going population monitoring                                                                                                                                  PAN staff time                                                               $11,000 pa, + $7,000 /5 year^           PANCI           Ongoing
                                                                                                                                                                ARA volunteers
Develop and implement wildlife management plan for habitat outside national park                                                                                PANCI staff time                                                             $10,000 then $5000pa                    PAN             Ongoing
Ensure protection of habitat critical outside the national park*                                                                                                PANCI staff time                                                             $2,000 pa                               PANCI           Ongoing
Continue effective and long-term rainforest rehabilitation program managed by DOTAR and supported by other government departments, PAN and the mining company.  DOTARS staff time, PANCI supervision and monitoring, contractors.            $750,000** pa                           DOTARS          Until mine ceases operation
Implement the Invasive Ants on Christmas Island Action Plan. *                                                                                                  PANCI staff, ant bait, contractors, research                                 $475,000 in 2002/3) approx $100,000 pa  PANCI           Ongoing
Maintenance [and regular review] of a quarantine barrier between Christmas Island and all other lands to minimise risks of new avian disease establishing*      AQIS staff time, PANCI assistance to AQIS                                    $2000 pa (PANCI)                        AQIS            Ongoing
A community education program to raise awareness and interest in the conservation of Christmas Island Goshawks. *                                               PANCI                                                                        $2000 pa                                PANCI           Ongoing
Establish a recovery team which meets regularly *                                                                                                               PANCI                                                                        $2000 pa                                PANCI           Ongoing
Carry out a major review of the recovery plan                                                                                                                   Recovery Team                                                                $2500                                   PANCI           Yr 5

Notes: PAN: Parks Australia North; PANCI: PAN Christmas Island staff.
* Actions that are wholly or partly shared with other Christmas Island recovery plans.
# MSc student on island for 18 months with stipend paid- savings may be made if offer to support a student with a scholarship; Assumes involvement of ARA volunteers rather than dedicated researchers in trapping, marking birds and training local staff
^ Local trained staff est. 30 nights work @$250/night + $1500 mileage: $9000/year, Staff time to analyse data: $2000/year; 2 ARA volunteers visit