Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00161:reg:1:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00161
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 4/4)
Character Range: 12226–14696

that were assessed had positively contributed to reducing the impacts of foxes. Furthermore, projects have addressed specific pest control needs in high-priority locations, toxin development and biocontrol agents, and have provided considerable support for developing control techniques. Of the 27 actions in the 1999 TAP for foxes, many were targeted by at least one project, and almost a third of the fox actions had been fully completed.

The BRS review proposed a number of changes to the actions found in the original TAP, but recommended that the objectives remain substantially unchanged. The review suggested that the implementation of the revised fox TAP should give priority to improved national engagement, integrated pest animal control, flexibility in implementation, setting priorities for research, follow-through with research and development, and establishment of a new advisory panel for vertebrate TAPs. The review also recommended that the revised plan include measures to enhance existing processes through, for example, regional processes, control and monitoring techniques that support on-ground management, and monitoring of key projects according to national protocols.

This document replaces the 1999 TAP. It incorporates the knowledge gained in the intervening years and has been modified in line with recommendations from the review. The TAP aims to guide the responsible use of public resources and the best outcome for native species and ecological communities threatened by predation by foxes. The plan seeks to achieve these outcomes by recognising the opportunities and limitations that exist, and ensuring that field experience and research are used to further improve management of foxes. The activities and priorities under the TAP will need to adapt to changes as they occur.

1.2.5  Involvement of stakeholders

The successful implementation of this TAP will depend on a high level of cooperation between landholders, community groups, local government, state and territory conservation and pest management agencies, and the Australian Government and its agencies. Success will depend on all participants allocating adequate resources to achieve effective on-ground control of foxes at critical sites, improve the effectiveness of control programs, and measure and assess outcomes. Various programs in natural resource management, at national, state and regional levels, can make significant contributions to implementing the plan.