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Practices Code 1993).

       * Introduction of constraints on harvest area in sensitive catchments.
Guidelines are also available with recommended management practices for works in waterways (Gallagher 2003) and to protect and rehabilitate riparian zones on agricultural land (Munks 1996; Hamlet 2002).

6 Populations under particular pressure

The actions described in this recovery plan are designed to provide ongoing protection for the giant freshwater crayfish throughout its range.
Giant freshwater crayfish populations have a restricted distribution and have experienced reductions in the number of mature individuals within a three generation period, and also decreases in the extent of occurrence and area and quality of habitat (TSS 2006), all of which present significant challenges for their recovery and exert strong pressures on their survival in the wild. Giant freshwater crayfish may also be at increased survival risk as a result of future climate change scenarios. Given these challenges all populations of giant freshwater crayfish (as identified in the known/likely to occur distribution categories in Table 2 and Figure 1) require protective measures. These measures should be targeted to the local landscape context and the specific needs of the given population.

7 Objectives and strategies

The objectives of this recovery plan are to:
        * Identify, conserve and manage key locations to support increasing populations of the giant freshwater crayfish, with a healthy demographic structure.

        * Address threats and improve habitat quality across the species' range.

The strategies to achieve the plans' objectives are to:
        * Conduct population trend monitoring and research to assess the current status of the species and evaluate the effectiveness of recovery actions.

        * Mitigate key threats impacting upon giant freshwater crayfish habitat.

        * Increase the reservation status and improve the quality of identified key locations for the giant freshwater crayfish.

        * Reduce the impacts of illegal fishing on the giant freshwater crayfish.

        * Engage with the general public, local government and NGOs in developing and delivering conservation measures.

8 Actions to achieve the specific objectives
Actions identified for the recovery of the giant freshwater crayfish are described below. It should be noted that some of the objectives are long-term and may not be achieved prior to the scheduled five-year review of the recovery plan. Priorities assigned to actions should be interpreted as follows:
Priority 1:  Taking prompt action is necessary to mitigate the key threats to the giant freshwater crayfish and also provide valuable information to help identify long-term population trends.
Priority 2:  Action would provide a more informed basis for the long-term management and recovery of the giant freshwater crayfish.
Priority 3:  Action is desirable, but not critical to the recovery of the giant freshwater crayfish or assessment of trends in that recovery.

Strategy 1 – Conduct population