Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00195:reg:7:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00195
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7 (pt 7/7)
Character Range: 126957–128873

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    * Scientific research organisations, including CSIRO and universities
    * Terrain NRM.
This recovery plan recognises the multiple land uses and values within the Mahogany Glider's distribution so, wherever possible, recovery actions are designed to advance the aspirations of all interested parties. The MGRT comprises representatives of groups with an active interest in the conservation of this species. All actions are designed to include land managers and/or landholders, including Traditional Owners, on any land directly affected by the actions.

7.5                 Role and interest of First Nations people
Implementation of this recovery plan incorporates the roles and interests of First Nations people in the Mahogany Glider's conservation. First Nations communities have been and will continue to be involved in collaborative efforts supporting Mahogany Glider recovery. Girringun Aboriginal Corporation is represented on the recovery team and the Girringun Ranger program plays an active role in conservation efforts and population monitoring including the setting of camera traps and the analysis of the images collected. Girringun represents the traditional owners in the southern Wet Tropics, including the 5 tribal groups on whose country Mahogany Gliders are found.
First Nations participation in all aspects of Mahogany Glider recovery can result in mutually beneficial sharing of knowledge, greatly enhancing conservation of the species. Some First Nations people want to be actively involved in the management and protection of the Mahogany Glider and its habitat through co-management arrangements, research, population monitoring and leading projects on country to both protect glider habitat and improve the health of country. Traditional cultural knowledge of the Mahogany Glider and its habitat should be, where appropriate and negotiated, considered in recovery plan projects.