South-west Commonwealth Marine Reserves Network Bremer 447 230 2012 II, VI Eastern Recherche 2 057 403 2012 II, VI Geographe 97 665 2012 II, VI Great Australian Bight (includes former Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters)) 4 592 550 2012 II, VI Jurien 185 089 2012 II, VI 93 777 2012 II Perth Canyon 740 923 2012 II, IV, VI Southern Kangaroo Island 62 994 2012 VI South-west Corner 27 189 789 2012 II, IV, VI Twilight 464 131 2012 II Two Rocks 88 225 2012 II, VI Western Eyre 5 794 609 2012 II, VI Western Kangaroo Island 233 533 2012 II, VI Apollo 118 360 2007 VI Beagle 292 758 2007 VI 53 748 2007 VI East Gippsland 413 664 2007 VI Flinders 2 704 306 2007 II, VI Franklin 67 077 2007 VI Freycinet 5 794 248 2007 II, VI 20 Huon 999 074 2007 IV, VI Macquarie Island 16 189 466 1999 II, IV Murray 2 580 312 2007 II, VI
red crab abundance and ant supercolonies. yellow ants in July 2013. Targeted hand baiting in 2014. Road closures during crab migration. Installation of six new underpass crab crossings. from 2011 to 2013 with a population estimate of 37–41 million. In January 2014 the largest return of juvenile crabs from the sea occurred since the mid 1990s. This is likely to result in increased populations in the future. Abbott’s booby (Papasula abbotti) Endangered; Marine; Migratory Island-wide survey to be repeated in 2015–16 includes nesting occupancy monitoring. Population surveys of chick survival rates and breeding activity undertaken by an external researcher in Rehabilitation of cyclone affected birds. Forest rehabilitation program and protection the EPBC Act of nesting habitat from clearing. Numbers steady Christmas Island frigatebird (Fregata andrewsi) Endangered Nest recruitment monitoring at (known) nesting colonies by external researcher. Review of 2003–2005 data. Investigated reports of nesting in new areas. Numbers falling Suspected decline in some colonies or movement to new sites to nest. Christmas Island hawk-owl natalis) Vulnerable Survey of fixed sites on roads/tracks conducted in 2012 and 2013. Survey will be repeated in 2014. Forest rehabilitation program and protection under the EPBC Act of primary forest nesting habitat from clearing. Ongoing cat and rat control in settled areas. Numbers steady Christmas Island emerald dove (Chalcophaps indica natalis) Endangered Biennial island-wide survey to be repeated in 2015. Commencement of biological control implementation program for yellow crazy ants in July 2013. Forest rehabilitation program. Ongoing cat and rat control in settled areas. Numbers steady Kakadu National Park Species EPBC Act status Monitoring Actions Trend Northern quoll (Dasyurus hallucatus) Endangered Full flora and fauna survey of fire plots has been completed and together with results from current biodiversity hotspot surveys will give an improved understanding of status. Incidental sighting database records any sightings or road kill. Ongoing NERP project is examining the impact of cats on small mammals and reptiles. Quolls have been recorded, using remote Landscape unit-based fire management to improve habitat quality. Offshore species relocation program conducted in conjunction with Northern Territory government agencies. Program in for monitoring survival rates of offspring of captive-bred ‘toad smart’ quolls trained to avoid cane toads. Numbers falling Awaiting results from the 2014 fire plot fauna surveys. Significant population decline occurred following the arrival of cane toads. Reports of sightings throughout the park are received periodically.
Red-footed booby (Sula sula) Marine; Migratory Monitoring conducted in Community engagement activities. Numbers steady Status being determined from analysis of 2014 data. Cocos rail (Gallirallus philippensis andrewsi) Endangered Monitoring conducted in for both Pulu Keeling National Park and Horsburgh Island. Extended monitoring of the 39 translocated individuals from the park to Horsburgh Island (an insurance population). Numbers steady Status being determined from analysis of 2014 data. Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park Species EPBC Act status Monitoring Actions Trend Tjakura or great desert skink (Liopholis kintorei) Vulnerable Annual monitoring of burrow systems. Targeted prescribed burning to increase habitat suitability; feral animal control. Numbers falling Mala or rufous hare-wallaby (Lagorchestes hirsutus) Endangered Annual trap-based monitoring. Targeted prescribed burning to increase habitat suitability and reduce the risk of bushfire. animal control outside of the enclosure to reduce risk of breach and rabbit control inside the enclosure. Numbers steady Murtja or mulgara (Dasycercus blythi) Not listed7 Biannual monitoring of burrow systems and surface sign. Targeted prescribed burning to increase habitat suitability; feral animal control. Numbers falling Itjariitjari or southern marsupial mole (Notoryctes typhlops) Endangered Monitoring methodology currently under development and peer review. New methodology has been published in Australian Mammology. Feral animal control. ? Data deficient Common wallaroo or euro (Macropus robustus) Not listed Several monitoring methods using remote camera have failed. Honours project currently advertised through Sydney and Charles Darwin universities to develop effective monitoring methodology. No specific actions. ? Data deficient Striated grasswren (Amytornis striatus) Not listed Population is very cryptic. Honours project currently advertised through Sydney and Charles Darwin universities to develop effective monitoring methodology. No specific actions. ? Data deficient Rare plant survey Not listed Annual monitoring of selected species. Protection from bushfire; control. Numbers steady PBS target—No net increase in distribution/abundance of significant invasive species
University and the Northern Territory government’s weed management branch. Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus) Ongoing monitoring as part of integrated weed program. Eradication program conducted, particularly on the major road networks in the park where infestations occur as a result of inadvertent seed transport. Removal of 29 plants from park roadsides. Numbers steady Under control within the park but a large infestation is advancing towards the park’s southern boundary and presents a high risk. Infestation of the park via the two major highways continues to be a significant management issue. Mission grass (Pennisetum polystachion) Ongoing monitoring as part of integrated weed program. Treated in a number of strategic opportunistic control elsewhere. Numbers rising The distribution of this species is increasing. Olive hymenachne (Hymenachne amplexicaulis) The results of the helicopter survey of distribution of para grass and olive hymenachne on the Kakadu floodplains has been assessed for accuracy. This project is a collaboration between the Kakadu weeds team, Charles Darwin University and the Northern Territory government’s weed management branch. NERP project developed a preliminary rainfall-inundation model and commenced models of sea-level rise for Kakadu floodplains under climate scenarios. Controlled at a number of key locations; opportunistic control elsewhere. Numbers rising The distribution of this species is increasing. Salvinia (Salvinia molesta) Ongoing monitoring as part of integrated weed program. No specific actions. Numbers steady Extent of infestations varies greatly between locations and over time. Water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Incidental sightings database maintained. Opportunistic culling (22 buffalo shot). Numbers rising Feral pig (Sus scrofa) Incidental sightings database maintained. Opportunistic culling (103 pigs shot). Numbers rising Norfolk Island National Park Species Monitoring Actions Trend Black rat (Rattus rattus) Quarterly survey of presence/absence. Trapping and baiting program provides an indication of presence/absence. Predation by rodents is listed as a priority threatening process the Norfolk Island Region Threatened Species Recovery Plan and the Threat Abatement Plan for rodents on islands. More than 1000 bait stations set through the park and baited each month. Numbers rising