| | Birds - priority actions
There are 115 threatened species of birds in New South Wales. A total of 1152 priority actions have been identified to help recover these species. Download this data in comma separated value (csv) format. |
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Scientific name
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| Alectura lathami - endangered population | Animal > Birds | Endangered Population | 1. Control and monitor weeds at known and potential sites, including coolatai, whiskey, African love grass, tiger pear and tree of heaven. (Medium priority)
2. Control feral animals within the area of the population. (Medium priority)
3. Develop and implement a monitoring program in core areas to determine populaiton status. (High priority)
4. Develop new actions as new information becomes available. (Medium priority)
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| Amaurornis olivaceus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Assess the distribution of Bush-hens in northeastern New South Wales, including an analysis of existing database records. (High priority)
2. Control pest species in conservation reserves and other areas of public land known to support Bush-hens. (High priority)
3. Encourage the general public and ornithological groups to submit their records of Bush-hens to the Atlas of NSW Wildlife. (Medium priority)
4. Ensure that Bush-hens are considered in the preparation of weed management plans. Specifically, it must be recognised that Bush-hens readily utilise thickets of exotic species, such as Lantana camara. (High priority)
5. Increase community awareness regarding the biodiversity values of vegetated freshwater wetlands on floodplains in northern NSW through educational programs. (Medium priority)
6. Prepare EIA guidelines to help consent authorities adequately assess the impact of developments. (Medium priority)
7. Reduce grazing and drainage of vegetated floodplain wetlands through the implementation of targeted programs such as landholder education, fencing of reserve boundaries, weed control programs and wetland restoration programs. (High priority)
8. Reduce nutrient runoff into freshwater wetlands known to be used by Bush-hens. (High priority)
9. Restore natural hydrological regimes to freshwater wetlands and maintain existing hydrological regimes; do not fill or drain wetlands; retain and protect native vegetation in and around wetlands and restore degrdaded wetlands. (High priority)
10. Undertake research on the habitat requirements of Bush-hens in northern NSW to identify key habitat features that must be protected. Undertake research on seasonal patterns of habitat use by Bush-hens in northern NSW. (High priority)
11. Weed control programs must ensure that suitable roosting sites in the form of dense vegetation are retained or replaced with native plants that provide a similar structure. (High priority)
12. Zone vegetated floodplain wetlands in north-eastern NSW for environmental protection. Initiate programs to map the extent of vegetated floodplain wetlands. (High priority)
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| Amytornis barbatus barbatus | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Assess the impacts of feral predators (foxes and cats) on the species so that a need for a feral predator control program can be determined. (Medium priority)
2. Assess the species status, population trends and changes in habitat variables in response to the implementation of recovery actions and seasonal or climatic changes in order to guide future management actions. (High priority)
3. Consider the acquisition of appropriate habitat in the Bulloorine (possibly as an addition to Sturt NP or as a separate NP). (Medium priority)
4. Define the distribution and abundance of the species in the Bulloorine. Surveys should identify at least 5 populations across the species range for recovery actions and include an assessment of the degree of threat and collection of habitat information. (High priority)
5. Determine and map the extent and distribution of available habitat in the Bulloorine in order to efficiently direct survey effort and land management actions. (High priority)
6. Develop a rapport with landholders where this species occurs and enourgae landholders to be involved in the recovery efforts (this action will be implemented during field work). (Medium priority)
7. Develop and implement a joint feral herbivore (rabbits, goats, pigs, horses) control program between stakeholders and local landholders within the range of the species. (Medium priority)
8. Encourage the protection of habitat on private land through Vacs or the development of management plans for the species (which would include fire, pest, grazing management and monitoring). (High priority)
9. Liaise with State and Commonwealth Water Management Agencies to ensure they consider the species ecological requirements in any decisions regarding extraction of water from the Bulloo catchment. (High priority)
10. Negotiate to erect stock-proof fencing around areas of habitat to protect it from stock grazing and trampling. (High priority)
11. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion of mitigative measures on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (High priority)
12. Regularly liaise with interstate conservation agencies in SA and Qld in order to coordinate and facilitate a national recovery effort for the species and maximise the conservation outcome. (Medium priority)
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| Amytornis striatus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Commence a program of comprehensive monitoring within DEC reserves (Round Hill, Nombinnie, Yathong, Tarawi and Mallee Cliffs) as well as other crown and leasehold lands to determine the success or otherwise of recovery actions. (High priority)
2. Determine the current distribution and abundance of the species and identify at least 5 populations across the species range for the implementation of recovery actions. (High priority)
3. Determine where sub-populations occur on crown land outside reserve system, assess their ecological value and liaise with appropriate agency to ensure adequate habitat protection and/or enhancement. (High priority)
4. Determine whether a declaration of critical habitat or endangered population will achieve additional conservation gains and undertake to prepare and submit the nomination if required. (Medium priority)
5. Develop ‘interim’ optimal fire regime recommendations based on best available knowledge. (High priority)
6. Identify areas of high conservation value for the species for potential future acquisition should they become available. (Medium priority)
7. Investigate features (no. of birds, size of habitat, etc) necessary in reserves for adequate conservation of the species and then assess the adequacy of the existing reserve system in terms of these features. (High priority)
8. Investigate the option of translocations, in particular, the value of re-establishing populations, and develop a translocation program and timeframe. (Medium priority)
9. Prepare a plan for Threatened Birds of the SW and Central Mallee (Striated Grass wren, Shy Heathwren, Southern Scrub-robin, Chestnut Quail-thrush and Red-lored Whistler) as threats and actions are same. (Low priority)
10. Produce & distribute information regarding ecological requirements, known records, conservation actions, etc to interest groups and the public. (Medium priority)
11. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Low priority)
12. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion of mitigative measures on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (High priority)
13. Provide technical support to Landcare, Bushcare, DIPNR and individuals intending to undertake rehabilitation activities that will enhance or extend the species habitat. (Medium priority)
14. Reduce unsuitable grazing in areas of habitat, including modification of artificial watering points on DEC estate to exclude grazing herbivores and promotion of suitable grazing regimes on leasehold lands. (High priority)
15. Review existing forestry operations for mallee and broombush on SFNSW and leasehold land to determine overall impact on the value of habitat, amend licensing prescriptions where necessary and/or identify areas where no harvesting should occur. (Medium priority)
16. Review Yathong and Tarawi NR's Reserve Fire Management Strategies to ensure operational guidelines protect this species from fire (add prescription if known). (High priority)
17. Undertake spot monitoring surveys to determine continued presence at locations where the species has previously been found but not being comprehensively monitored. (High priority)
18. Undertake studies into the life history and effect of threatening processes on the species. (High priority)
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| Amytornis textilis modestus | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Coordinate all stakeholders involved in the recovery of the species to ensure the recovery effort is effective. (High priority)
2. Develop a "Poorly Known Status & Distribution Register" for reference and updating by all govt and non-govt organisations for this species and other poorly known species. (High priority)
3. Monitor results of future fauna surveys for records of the Thick-billed Grass wren. (High priority)
4. Produce & distribute information regarding ecological requirements, known records, conservation actions, etc to interest groups and the public. (High priority)
5. Survey areas of suitable habitat and where known threatening processes have had the least impact on the species. (High priority)
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| Anseranas semipalmata | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Collect baseline data on the population of Magpie Geese in NSW and develop an appropriate population monitoring program. (Medium priority)
2. Control feral animals near nest sites. (High priority)
3. Educate landowners on the importance of vegetated wetlands for Magpie Geese, and on threats to Magpie Geese (i.e. frequent fires, feral animals, altered hydrology, dogs, grazing) and ways to mitigate threats. (Medium priority)
4. Educate the community on important habitat requirements and threats to Magpie Geese and their habitat. Foster community based programs to manage and restore wetlands. (High priority)
5. Encourage the general public and ornithological groups to submit records of Magpie Geese to the Atlas of NSW Wildlife. (Medium priority)
6. Improve the protection of Magpie Goose habitat by excluding stock, reducing grazing pressure and controlling weeds in wetlands. Avoid placing powerlines over or near wetlands/ nest sites. (High priority)
7. Nominate important wetlands to the Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia. (Medium priority)
8. Prepare EIA guidelines to help consent authorities adequately assess the impact of developments. (High priority)
9. Prepare guidelines to assist landholders to protect habitats used by Magpie Geese and identify potential funding sources for habitat protection works. Develop specific guidelines for the protection of nest sites. (Medium priority)
10. Promote and support weed control programs within wetlands. (High priority)
11. Reduce nutrient runoff into wetlands, and avoid the use of herbicides and pesticides near or in wetlands. (High priority)
12. Restore natural hydrological regimes to freshwater wetlands, and maintain existing hydrological regimes. Do not fill or drain wetlands. Retain and protect native vegetation in and around wetlands, and restore degraded wetlands. (High priority)
13. Retain native vegetation with wetlands. (High priority)
14. Support research into the ecology of Magpie Geese in NSW. Encourage and support research on movements, habitat use and current threats. Develop strategies to mitigate threats. (Medium priority)
15. Utilise the occurrence of Magpie Geese as a means of prioritising wetlands for restoration and protection works. (High priority)
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| Ardeotis australis | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Address the threat of illegal hunting. (High priority)
2. Conduct fox control throughout the species range. (Medium priority)
3. Conduct long term monitoring of known locations to determine changes in status of the species. (Medium priority)
4. Develop a community education strategy for incentives. (High priority)
5. Develop EIA guidance for consent and determining authorities with regard to development and other activities. (Medium priority)
6. Educate landholders to not spread poison baits for rabbits when are bustards present in an area. (Medium priority)
7. Encourage and train landholders to conduct annual monitoring of known populations. (Medium priority)
8. Encourage involvement by indigenous people in recovery actions. (Medium priority)
9. Implement goat and pig control at Nocoleche NR and Culgoa NP. (Medium priority)
10. Involve volunteers and community groups in the survey effort for this species. (Medium priority)
11. Monitor the response of the species to management actions and to identify any new threats at the site. (Medium priority)
12. Protect or fence small refugia to create high quality habitat that sustains a core population or foraging areas (e.g. 10 ha patches) . (Medium priority)
13. Undertake an ecological burn at selected locations where required. (Medium priority)
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| Atrichornis rufescens | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Analyse population trends from data collected in the past six years. (High priority)
2. Assess the potential effects of anthropogenic climate change on Atrichornis rufescens and identify amelioration measures. (Medium priority)
3. Continue existing population and habitat monitoring of the five NSW populations. (Low priority)
4. Map existing and potential habitat and identify potential climate change 'refuges'. (Low priority)
5. Provide for landscape connectivity within existing populations through Plans of Management. (Low priority)
6. Review status of species in NSW. Submit nomination to list species on the EPBC Act. (Low priority)
7. Undertake community awareness and continue to involve the community in surveys and management of the species. (Low priority)
8. Undertake marking of roadside habitat of the species to protect habitat from maintenance activities such as weed control and hazard reduction. (Low priority)
9. Undertake research to assist with management of the species including the role of fire and disturbance in maintaining a habitat matrix within the landscape. (Low priority)
10. Undertake threat management activities as required at each population. (Low priority)
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| Botaurus poiciloptilus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. As an adjunct to habitat protection, use fencing and/or signage to minimise damage to priority breeding sites (when known) from trampling by livestock, feral animals and/or human disturbance. (Medium priority)
2. Assess the effectiveness of Property Vegetation Plans in providing for the conservation of this species. (Low priority)
3. Develop and distribute environmental assessment guidelines to aid consent or determining authorities assess the potential impact to Australasian Bitterns from development and apply appropriate mitigation measures. (Low priority)
4. Identify priority breeding wetlands and determine threatening processes at each site in order to target management actions. Initial emphasis should be targeted at Macquarie Marshes, Lowbidgee, Lachlan and Menindee Lakes. (High priority)
5. Rehabilitate former key breeding wetlands where known and practical, to enhance habitat availability. (Medium priority)
6. Target research toward developing a method for both assessing and determining population trends in NSW. (Medium priority)
7. Undertake targeted fox control at identified priority sites in accordance with the DEC Fox Threat Abatement Plan. (Medium priority)
8. When known, protect and manage priority breeding sites using appropriate regulatory and community based mechanisms. (High priority)
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| Burhinus grallarius | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Acquire Bush Stone-curlew habitat when land acquisition opportunities arise. Priority areas for habitat acquisition to be determined. (Low priority)
2. Adequately consider Bush Stone-curlews and their habitat requirements during biodiversity certification of environmental planning instruments. (High priority)
3. Apply for an off-label permit to undertake 1080 baiting on Pelican and Rileys Islands, and other areas where fox-baiting currently not permitted. See recovery plan for detail. (Medium priority)
4. Assess effectiveness of Property Vegetation Plans (both offset and incentive versions) in conserving Bush Stone-curlews and their habitat. If not happening, identify why not and provide formal feedback to those responsible within relevant agencies. (Medium priority)
5. Assess implementation and effectiveness of Threatened Species Licence conditions under the Integrated Forestry Operations Approvals, and renegotiate conditions if appropriate. (Medium priority)
6. Assess status of the Bush Stone-curlew against the listing criteria of the Commonwealth EPBC Act and "critically endangered" category in TSC Act, and prepare a nomination if warranted. (Medium priority)
7. Develop an Expression of Interest (EOI) targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites and from this negotiate, develop and implement conservation management agreements for high priority sites. (High priority)
8. Develop protocols to monitor Bush Stone-curlew populations and methods for assessing long-term population viability. (High priority)
9. Ensure Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List is accurate and up-to-date regarding management of impacts to Bush Stone-curlews and their habitat. (Medium priority)
10. Ensure up-to-date and accurate Bush Stone-curlew information is being used in the "Property Vegetation Plan Developer - Threatened Species Tool.". (Medium priority)
11. Enter records from surveys and assessments onto NSW Wildlife Atlas accurately and quickly, and obtain records held by other organisations for inclusion on the Wildlife Atlas. (High priority)
12. Establish and maintain robust and genetically-managed captive populations suitable for use in captive-breeding programs. (Medium priority)
13. Establish and support community groups to undertake habitat management activities, monitoring and surveys, record sightings. High priority areas - Murray, Murrumbidgee, Central West, Hunter/Central Rivers, Northern Rivers CMAs. See recovery plan. (Low priority)
14. Establish recovery team and interstate working group to review plan and prioritise implementation of actions. Coordinate implementation of actions and support regional projects. (Low priority)
15. Examine the genetic variability between and within populations of Bush Stone-curlews, and develop protocols for collection and storage of genetic material. (Medium priority)
16. Hold a Bush Stone-curlew Summit to bring together people working on the species across NSW and interstate. (Medium priority)
17. Identify and map Bush Stone-curlew habitat on council lands within high priority CMAs - foraging, breeding and roosting habitat should be identified. Refer to recovery plan for habitat descriptions and Wildlife Atlas for records. (High priority)
18. Identify and map Bush Stone-curlew habitat on DEC estate and crown lands within high priority CMAs - foraging, breeding and roosting habitat should be identified. Refer to recovery plan for habitat descriptions and Wildlife Atlas for records. (Low priority)
19. Identify and map Bush Stone-curlew habitat on private land within high priority CMAs - foraging, breeding and roosting habitat should be identified. Refer to recovery plan for habitat descriptions and Wildlife Atlas for records. (High priority)
20. Identify priority sites for trial Bush Stone-curlew translocation into the wild. (Medium priority)
21. Implement translocation proposal and maintain monitoring to assess success of translocation. (Medium priority)
22. Increase understanding of the biology of the Bush Stone-curlew, particularly factors affecting breeding success, juvenile recruitment, and survival of individuals. (Medium priority)
23. Integrate Bush Stone-curlew recovery actions with threat abatement plans and recovery actions for other threatened species, populations or ecological communities. (Low priority)
24. Maintain, develop and distribute Bush Stone-curlew promotional and community education materials, including habitat management brochure, posters, stickers, T-shirts, puppets and call CDs. (Medium priority)
25. Manage Bush Stone-curlew habitat in high priority CMAs (see recovery plan) - predator control, fallen timber retention, ground cover length, weed control, stock access, application of insecticides, disturbance, regeneration, site security and viability (Low priority)
26. Prepare and implement management plans for at least 1 local Bush Stone-curlew population in each high priority CMA (see recovery plan for details). Source funding to implement management plans. Prepare and implement additional plans if possible. (Low priority)
27. Prepare environmental impact assessment (including survey) guidelines. Distribute to state and local government agencies and publish on DEC website. Update annually to ensure new information included. (High priority)
28. Prepare translocation proposal, seek relevant approvals and licences, secure funding for post-release monitoring and habitat management. (Medium priority)
29. Raise public awareness of the Bush Stone-curlew through publicity activities, such as public talks and publication of articles in popular magazines. (Medium priority)
30. Support and encourage the management of Bush Stone-curlew habitat on private land, as per the habitat management guidelines in the recovery plan. (Low priority)
31. Support the use of Metarhizium within a 2km radius around Bush Stone-curlew sites and habitat on non-DEC lands during locust control activities. Metarhizium to be used on DEC lands supporting Bush Stone-curlew habitat. (High priority)
32. Undertake annual monitoring programs in high priority CMAs to determine breeding success, juvenile recruitment and status of the population. Refer to recovery plan for information. (Low priority)
33. Undertake community and field surveys within areas of habitat (breeding, foraging and roosting) in high priority CMAs to identify Bush Stone-curlew sites. Refer to recovery plan for survey methods. (Low priority)
34. Undertake integrated predator and pest control programs in Bush Stone-curlew habitat in high priority CMAs, with a particular emphasis around breeding sites and during the breeding season. Refer to recovery plan for information. (Low priority)
35. Undertake research into Bush Stone-curlew ecology, particularly examining micro and macro-habitat requirements, home range, dispersal characteristics and population dynamics. See recovery plan for further details. (High priority)
36. Undertake studies examining the impact of chemicals on Bush Stone-curlews, particularly examining direct and indirect impacts and whether population-level impacts are likely. (Medium priority)
37. Undertake studies examining the impact of habitat degradation and modification on Bush Stone-curlews, particularly examining processes which are associated with urban and agricultural development such as removal of fallen timber, weed invasions, clearing. (High priority)
38. Undertake studies examining the impact of introduced species on Bush Stone-curlews, particularly foxes, cats, dogs and rabbits and the inter-relationships between them. Research which informs control programs and management activities is encouraged. (High priority)
39. Using Wildlife Atlas records as a guide, undertake community and field surveys for Bush Stone-curlews and manage their habitat on public land as per survey and habitat management guidelines in the recovery plan, wherever possible. (Low priority)
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| Cacatua leadbeateri | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Address threat of illegal collection (particularly nestlings). (Medium priority)
2. Control feral goats and rabbits in known foraging areas (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
3. Control feral predators in areas of known potential habitat. (Medium priority)
4. Create awareness of incentive programs to encourage location and disclosure by landholders and the general public . (Medium priority)
5. Encourage community awareness and involvement through various media. (Medium priority)
6. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
7. Identify two targeted populations (per year over initial three years); focus recovery actions and adaptive management at these sites . (High priority)
8. Identify, protect and monitor nest trees and reproduction. (High priority)
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| Calamanthus fuliginosus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Assess records of C. campestris and determine which species (if any) should be listed on the TSC Act. (High priority)
2. Determine, through research, the ecological requirements of the species, particularly in regard to fire, and incorporate the information into Regional and Local Fire Plans. . (Medium priority)
3. Undertake studies on the biology, habitat requirements and potential threats on the species, and incorporate results into future management actions. (High priority)
4. Use management agreements and incentives on private and leasehold land to manage total grazing pressure through such actions as removal of artificial water points and feral and native herbivore control. (Medium priority)
5. Using current records and literature on habitat requirements determine the current distribution and identify areas of potential habitat to undertake survey and management actions. (High priority)
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| Calidris alba | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Important foraging and roosting sites within the Richmond River Estuary that are on Crown Land should be included in the Richmond River Nature Reserve. Extend the reserve boundary if possible to Mean Low Water Spring. (Medium priority)
2. Increase community awareness and understanding of migratory waders via promotion of the DEC threatened species website and other educational materials (eg. signage, brochures) and through the use of media. (Low priority)
3. Minimise human disturbance at identified key foraging sites (disturbance from 4WDs, recreational users, dog-walkers, fishermen etc.). (Medium priority)
4. Review survey data to identify key foraging sites for the Sanderling along the NSW coast. (Medium priority)
5. Undertake regular 2-yearly coordinated survey to assess Sanderling distribution and population size. (Medium priority)
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| Calidris tenuirostris | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Important foraging and roosting sites within the Richmond River Estuary that are on Crown Land should be included in the Richmond River Nature Reserve. Extend the reserve boundary if possible to Mean Low Water Spring. (Medium priority)
2. Increase community awareness and understanding of migratory waders via promotion of the DEC threatened species website and other educational materials (eg. signage, brochures) and through the use of media. (Low priority)
3. Minimise human disturbance at identified key foraging sites (disturbance from 4WDs, recreational users, dog-walkers, fishermen etc.). (Medium priority)
4. Review survey data to identify key foraging sites for the Great Knot along the NSW coast. (Medium priority)
5. Undertake regular 2-yearly coordinated survey to assess Great Knot distribution and population size. (Medium priority)
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| Callocephalon fimbriatum | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Determine the disease status of selected populations. (Medium priority)
2. Determine the status of representative local populations distributed across the species range. (High priority)
3. Identify important nesting habitat on public lands. (Medium priority)
4. Increase landholder and public awareness of status, threats and priority actions. (Low priority)
5. Investigate movement patterns of selected populations. (Low priority)
6. Investigate the breeding biology of selected populations to improve understanding of threatening processes. (High priority)
7. Investigate the impacts of wildfire and hazard reduction burns on foraging and nesting resources. (High priority)
8. Model the impact of global warming and develop mitigation strategies. (High priority)
9. Negotiate management agreements and covenants over important areas of habitat. (Medium priority)
10. Prepare and distribute information to decision makers. (Medium priority)
11. Provide input to National Park and local bushfire mgt. plans to minimise impacts of fire on critical resources. (High priority)
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| Calyptorhynchus banksii | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Address threat of illegal collection (particularly nestlings). (High priority)
2. Create awareness of incentive programs to encourage location and disclosure by landholders and the general public . (Medium priority)
3. Develop EIA guidance for consent and determining authorities with regard to development and other activities. (High priority)
4. Encourage community awareness and involvement through various media. (Medium priority)
5. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
6. Ensure the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List is updated with the requirements of this species and that personnel undertaking burns are aware of its presence and fire sensitivity. (Medium priority)
7. Identify two targeted populations (per year over initial three years); focus recovery actions and adaptive management at these sites . (High priority)
8. Identify, protect and monitor nest trees and reproduction. (High priority)
9. Implement survey and monitoring program. (Medium priority)
10. Monitor populations for disease outbreaks, and encourage public awareness and reporting of sick birds. (Medium priority)
11. Prepare guidelines for augmenting nesting habitat with nest boxes where natural hollows are currently absent. (Medium priority)
12. Protect or fence small refugia to create high quality habitat that sustains a core population or foraging areas (e.g. 10 ha patches) . (Medium priority)
13. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and Wauchope State Forest Management Area and seek inclusion of mitigative measures on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (Medium priority)
14. Reserve Fire Management Strategies for Kinchega, Paroo-Darling NP's and Gundabooka SCA to include operational guidelines to protect this species habitat from fire (add prescription if known). (Medium priority)
15. Undertake research to determine optimal fire regime in potential habitat. (Medium priority)
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| Calyptorhynchus lathami | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Assist landholders who wish to enter into voluntary conservation agreements at key sites. (Medium priority)
2. Continue existing monitoring programs (e.g. Goonoo population) and encourage other community groups to develop a monitoring program of local populations. (Low priority)
3. Develop/encourage strategic planning approach for Glossy Black Cockatoo at the local and regional level. (High priority)
4. Encourage the restoration of foraging habitat that has been cleared or degraded by previous impacts. (Medium priority)
5. Identify and map key breeding and foraging habitat, similar to the mapping done by Robinson (2004) at St Georges Basin. (High priority)
6. Increase landholder and public awareness and interest in Glossy Black Cockatoo conservation and habitat management. (Medium priority)
7. Periodically review IFOA prescriptions to ensure adequate protection of nesting and foraging habitat. (Medium priority)
8. Prepare and distribute EIA guidelines to decision makers. (Medium priority)
9. Provide incentives for landholders to fence and manage key sites. (Medium priority)
10. Utilise the Glossy Black Cockatoo as a flagship threatened species for woodland and forest conservation education and awareness programs. (Low priority)
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| Certhionyx variegatus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Assess the species' status through a review of past surveys, opportunistic sightings and survey in potential habitat. (High priority)
2. Control boxthorn at Nocoleche NR by ongoing physical removal. (High priority)
3. Develop educational and promotional information on the species to generate interest in its conservation. (High priority)
4. Encourage the protection of rich nectar producing patches of woodland and shrubs from stock and goats. (High priority)
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| Charadrius leschenaultii | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Increase community awareness and understanding of migratory waders via promotion of the DEC threatened species website and other educational materials (eg. signage, brochures) and through the use of media. (Low priority)
2. Minimise human disturbance at identified key foraging sites (disturbance from 4WDs, recreational users, dog-walkers, fishermen etc.). (Medium priority)
3. Review survey data to identify key foraging sites for the Greater Sand-plover along the NSW coast. (Medium priority)
4. Undertake regular 2-yearly coordinated survey to assess Greater Sand-plover distribution and population size. (Medium priority)
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| Charadrius mongolus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Increase community awareness and understanding of migratory waders via promotion of the DEC threatened species website and other educational materials (e.g.. signage, brochures) and through the use of media. (Low priority)
2. Minimise human disturbance at identified key foraging sites (disturbance from 4WDs, recreational users, dog-walkers, fishermen etc.). (High priority)
3. Review survey data to identify key foraging sites for the Lesser Sand-plover along the NSW coast. (Medium priority)
4. Undertake regular 2-yearly coordinated survey to assess Lesser Sand-plover distribution and population size. (Medium priority)
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| Cinclosoma castanotus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Commence a program of comprehensive annual monitoring within DEC reserves (Round Hill, Nombinnie, Yathong, Tarawi and Mallee Cliffs) as well as other crown and leasehold lands of the 8 populations. (High priority)
2. Determine where sub-populations occur on crown land outside reserve system, assess their ecological value and liaise with appropriate agency to ensure adequate habitat protection and/or enhancement. (High priority)
3. Determine whether a declaration of critical habitat or endangered population will achieve additional conservation gains and undertake to prepare and submit the nomination if required. (Medium priority)
4. Develop ‘interim’ optimal fire regime recommendations based on best available knowledge. (High priority)
5. Identify areas of high conservation value for the species for potential future acquisition should they become available. (Medium priority)
6. Identify at least 8 populations (4 on park estate, 4 off park) within the next 5 years across the species range for the implementation of recovery actions. (High priority)
7. Investigate features (no. of birds, size of habitat, etc) necessary in reserves for adequate conservation of the species and then assess the adequacy of the existing reserve system in terms of these features. (High priority)
8. Investigate the option of translocations, in particular, the value of re-establishing populations, and develop a translocation program and timeframe. (Medium priority)
9. Prepare a plan for Threatened Birds of the SW and Central Mallee (Striated Grass wren, Shy Heathwren, Southern Scrub-robin, Chestnut Quail-thrush and Red-lored Whistler) as threats and actions are same. (Low priority)
10. Produce & distribute information re ecological requirements, known records, conservation actions, etc to interest groups and the public. (Medium priority)
11. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Low priority)
12. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and Manie State Forest and seek inclusion of mitigative measures on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (Medium priority)
13. Provide technical support to Landcare, Bushcare, DIPNR and individuals intending to undertake rehabilitation activities that will enhance or extend the species habitat. (Medium priority)
14. Reduce unsuitable grazing in areas of habitat, including modification of artificial watering points on DEC estate to exclude grazing herbivores and promotion of suitable grazing regimes on leasehold lands. (High priority)
15. Review / include operation guidelines for Yathong, Nombinnie, Round Hill, Tarawi NR's, Mungo, Mallee Cliffs, Cocoparra and Kinchega NP's Reserve Fire Management Strategies to protect this species habitat from fire (add prescription if known). . (Medium priority)
16. Review existing forestry operations for mallee and broombush on SFNSW and leasehold land to determine overall impact on the value of habitat, amend licensing prescriptions where necessary and/or identify areas where no harvesting should occur. (Medium priority)
17. Undertake spot monitoring surveys to determine continued presence at locations where the species has previously been found but not being comprehensively monitored. (High priority)
18. Undertake studies into the life history and effect of threatening processes on the species. (High priority)
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| Climacteris picumnus victoriae | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct ecological research to determine habitat and resource requirements, threats and conservation issues. (Low priority)
2. Develop an Expression of Interest targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites and from this negotiate, develop and implement conservation management agreements for high priority sites. (Medium priority)
3. Develop habitat identification, management and enhancement guidelines for woodland birds. (Medium priority)
4. Identify key habitats or areas for protection and enhanced management through incentives. (High priority)
5. Implement sympathetic habitat mangement in conservation reserves, council reserves and crown reserves where the species occurs. (Low priority)
6. Increase understanding of woodland birds through promotion of the DEC website and other educational material. (Medium priority)
7. Undertake surveys for threatened woodland birds in new and existing conservation reserves containing suitable habitat to assess the species' conservation status and identify key breeding and foraging habitat. (Low priority)
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| Coracina lineata | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Initiate and support rainforest regeneration, specifically retain individual native fruit-bearing trees as feed trees and plant feed trees, including figs and other rainforest fruit trees. (Medium priority)
2. Retain areas of native forest particularly along roads and watercourses on private land, state forests and local government areas. (High priority)
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| Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. All active Coxen's Fig-Parrot nest locations should be protected from disturbance and site locations kept confidential. (High priority)
2. Analyse raptor (especially Brown Goshawk, Grey Goshawk and Collared Sparrowhawk) prey remains for evidence of fig-parrots. (Low priority)
3. Clarify taxonomic status. (Medium priority)
4. Collect ecological data to characterise known Coxen's Fig-Parrot sites. (High priority)
5. Conduct training in and undertake nest surveys to increase survey skills of participants, indicate existence of fig-parrots in areas, likely areas of home ranges and potentially discovery of an active nest. (High priority)
6. Construct aviaries for captive breeding if the Recovery Team decides to proceed with captive breeding. (Medium priority)
7. Coordinate the implementation of the Recovery Plan and liaise with other agencies and stakeholders over implementation of actions. (High priority)
8. Develop a community network in accordance with the Community Network Strategy devised by the Threatened Species Network. (Medium priority)
9. Develop a community participation and publicity campaign to increase community awareness, opportunities for location of wild Coxen's Fig-Parrot populations and reduce opportunities for illegal trade of the species. (High priority)
10. Develop a program and facilities for the release of Coxen's Fig-Parrot subject to successful development of a captive breeding program. (Low priority)
11. Develop a records database to facilitate analysis of ecological data. (Medium priority)
12. Develop a survey protocol to address issues of site confidentiality, credentials of survey participants, techniques to minimise disruption to individual birds and establish a register of participants in surveys. (Medium priority)
13. Develop captive breeding protocols. (High priority)
14. Establish security measures for captive birds, both Red-browed and Coxen's Fig-Parrot. (High priority)
15. Implement an ecological monitoring strategy at occupied sites. (High priority)
16. Implement prescriptions and logging protocols. (High priority)
17. Initiate propagation of known and presumed Coxen's Fig-Parrot food trees and distribute to landholders and community. (High priority)
18. Investigate Red-browed Fig Parrot biology/ecology to assist in understanding the likely biology/ecology of the Coxen's Fig-Parrot. (Medium priority)
19. Investigate the distribution and phenology of probable food plants. (Medium priority)
20. Maintain an analogue population of Red-browed Fig-Parrots in captive management. (High priority)
21. Maintain captive population in accordance with the Husbandry manual. (High priority)
22. Map suspected habitat distribution particularly areas within 30km radius of recent documented records of birds, remnant figs and rainforests linked with confirmed fig-parrot localities. Mapping to be based on aerial photography, and ground-truthing. (Medium priority)
23. Monitor fruiting fig trees with historical records of visiting fig-parrots, or abundant fruit in known or suspected localities for fig-parrots. Surveys to be for a minimum of five consecutive days and undertaken early morning and late afternoon. (High priority)
24. Monitor nest post-acquisition of eggs or chicks for impact of eggs or chicks being removed for the captive breeding program. (High priority)
25. Negotiate with the NSW Nurseryman's Association for Coxen's Fig-Parrot Food Tree labels. (High priority)
26. Past and current records are to be appraised by the Records Appraisal Committee. (Medium priority)
27. Protect known or probable habitat through land use planning legislation. (High priority)
28. Recovery Team to consider acquiring founding stock to establish captive population if all pre-requirements of Captive Breeding Protocol have been met, funding identified and wild stock located. (High priority)
29. Refine capture/transport techniques. (High priority)
30. Refine husbandry techniques for raising and maintaining captive Coxen's Fig-Parrots. (High priority)
31. Release analogues to develop appropriate release techniques for Coxen's Fig-Parrot. (Low priority)
32. Undertake habitat rehabilitation/expansion in areas of known or probable Coxen's Fig-parrot habitat. (High priority)
33. Undertake predictive modelling of distribution. (Medium priority)
34. Undertake surveys using elevate, remotely activated recording equipment. (Medium priority)
35. Use decoy birds to assist in attempts to locate wild populations of Coxen's Fig-Parrot. (Low priority)
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| Dasyornis brachypterus | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. A review of population monitoring data will be conducted. (Medium priority)
2. Close and regenerate tracks in known habitat, other than those used for fire and other management purposes. (Low priority)
3. Conduct habitat management burns at Richmond Gap in previously occupied territories and monitor responses. (High priority)
4. Conduct long-term monitoring of translocated birds at Beecroft Peninsula. (Medium priority)
5. Conduct surveys in Ku-ring-gai Chase NP. (Low priority)
6. Conduct surveys in potential habitat at HMAS Creswell and JBRF and management guidelines prepared. (Medium priority)
7. Control and monitor Lantana and other weeds in habitat in northern NSW. (High priority)
8. Control Bitou Bush in habitat in southern NSW. (High priority)
9. Control foxes and cats where bristlebirds are vulnerable to predation, particularly after large-scale fire. (Low priority)
10. Designate all areas of known habitat as Critical Habitat. (Medium priority)
11. Determine locations of Eastern Bristlebird populations and prepare map of habitat on private land at Jervis Bay and Kyogle regions. (High priority)
12. Determining authorities will have regard to the recovery plan and EIA guidelines in assessing developments or activities. (Medium priority)
13. Develop site-specfic strategies for fire, weeds and other threats to northern population. (High priority)
14. Discourage the use of call playback at bristlebird sites in northern NSW. (Low priority)
15. Encourage environmental protection zones to be assigned to important habitat and linking areas at each location. (Medium priority)
16. Encourage preparation of SIS's that consider cumulative impact on habitat. (High priority)
17. Encourage private landholders with bristlebird habitat to undertake VCAs. (Medium priority)
18. Exclude stock by fencing known habitat of northern NSW populations. (Low priority)
19. Finalise report of preliminary genetic study. (Low priority)
20. Finalise species recovery plan in 2009. (Medium priority)
21. Implement vertebrate pest control program and land and fire management strategies proposed by Baker (1996) and B&ES (1996) for Beecroft Peninsula. (High priority)
22. Land managers will consider this recovery plan in the preparation of landuse planning documents. (High priority)
23. Map existing bristlebird populations and fire histories for northern population. (High priority)
24. Monitor habitat and its response to fire. (High priority)
25. Prepare and distribute EIA guidelines that aim to protect important habitat on private land and encourage consideration of cumulative impact. (Medium priority)
26. Prepare and implement fire management plans for all known populations including information on appropriate fire frequency, management burning and wildfire suppression actions. (High priority)
27. Prepare Translocation Proposal for reintroduction to SCA Special Areas from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve. (Medium priority)
28. Provide chicks from northern NSW to the Queensland captive breeding and release program. (High priority)
29. Reintroduce captively-bred birds into unoccupied habitat in northern NSW and conduct monitoring of success. (High priority)
30. Reserve Fire management Strategy (name) include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire (add prescription if known). (High priority)
31. Survey to locate unknown and historical populations in northern NSW. (High priority)
32. The presence of Eastern Bristlebirds at Ben Boyd NP will be determined. (Low priority)
33. Translocate 45 birds from Bhewerre to Beecroft Peninsula. (High priority)
34. Trial closure of areas of habitat in northern population that may be subject to human disturbance. (Low priority)
35. Undertake annual monitoring of populations at all known sites, including HMAS Creswell and Jervis Bay RF, Jervis Bay NP, Barren Grounds, Nadgee NR, Border Ranges NP and Richmond Gap NR. (High priority)
36. Undertake further investigations into population genetics. (Low priority)
37. Undertake research into habitat selection, diet, movements, fire ecology, habitat disturbance and rehabilitation and indigenous significance. (High priority)
38. Undertake research into the impacts of introduced carnivores. (Medium priority)
39. Undertake survey in potential habitat of SCA Special Areas. (Low priority)
40. Undertake translocation to SCA Special Areas from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, if Translocation Proposal is accepted. (Medium priority)
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| Diomedea antipodensis | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Implement relevant NSW component of the national recovery plan for Albatrosses and Giant-petrels. (Medium priority)
2. Implement relevant NSW component of the national threat abatement plan for the Incidental Catch (or By-catch) of Seabirds During Oceanic Longline Fishing Operations. (Medium priority)
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| Diomedea exulans | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Implement relevant NSW component of the national recovery plan for Albatrosses and Giant-petrels. (Medium priority)
2. Implement relevant NSW component of the national threat abatement plan for the Incidental Catch (or By-catch) of Seabirds During Oceanic Longline Fishing Operations. (Medium priority)
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| Diomedea gibsoni | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Implement relevant NSW component of the national recovery plan for Albatrosses and Giant-petrels. (Medium priority)
2. Implement relevant NSW component of the national threat abatement plan for the Incidental Catch (or By-catch) of Seabirds During Oceanic Longline Fishing Operations. (Medium priority)
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| Drymodes brunneopygia | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Commence a program of comprehensive annual monitoring within DEC reserves (Round Hill, Nombinnie, Yathong, Tarawi and Mallee Cliffs) as well as other crown and leasehold lands. (High priority)
2. Determine where sub-populations occur on crown land outside reserve system, assess their ecological value and liaise with appropriate agency to ensure adequate habitat protection and/or enhancement. (High priority)
3. Determine whether a declaration of critical habitat or endangered population will achieve additional conservation gains and undertake to prepare and submit the nomination if required. (Medium priority)
4. Identify areas of high conservation value for the species for potential future acquisition should they become available. (Medium priority)
5. Investigate features (no. of birds, size of habitat, etc) necessary in reserves for adequate conservation of the species and then assess the adequacy of the existing reserve system in terms of these features. (High priority)
6. Investigate the option of translocations, in particular, the value of re-establishing populations, and develop a translocation program and timeframe. (Medium priority)
7. Prepare a plan for Threatened Birds of the SW and Central Mallee (Striated Grass wren, Shy Heathwren, Southern Scrub-robin, Chestnut Quail-thrush and Red-lored Whistler) as threats and actions are same. (Low priority)
8. Produce & distribute information re ecological requirements, known records, conservation actions, etc to interest groups and the public. (Medium priority)
9. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Low priority)
10. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek a fire frequency of >10 years in preferred habitat on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (High priority)
11. Provide technical support to Landcare, Bushcare, DIPNR and individuals intending to undertake rehabilitation activities that will enhance or extend the species habitat. (Medium priority)
12. Reduce unsuitable grazing in areas of habitat, including modification of artificial watering points on DEC estate to exclude grazing herbivores and promotion of suitable grazing regimes on leasehold lands. (High priority)
13. Review existing forestry operations for mallee and broombush on SFNSW and leasehold land to determine overall impact on the value of habitat, amend licensing prescriptions where necessary and/or identify areas where no harvesting should occur. (Medium priority)
14. Review Yathong, Nombinnie, Round Hill and Tarawi NR's Reserve Fire Management Strategies to ensure operational guidelines protect this species from fire, with a fire frequency of >10 years in preferred habitat. (High priority)
15. Survey areas of suitable habitat, particularly where known threatening processes have had the least impact on the species. (High priority)
16. Undertake spot monitoring surveys to determine continued presence at locations where the species has previously been found but not being comprehensively monitored. (High priority)
17. Undertake studies into the life history and effect of threatening processes on the species. (High priority)
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| Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Assess the potential impact of climate change on Black-necked Stork habitat. (Medium priority)
2. Collect baseline data on the abundance of this species and monitor long-term changes in population density. . (Medium priority)
3. Collect baseline data on the population of Black-necked Storks in NSW and develop an appropriate population monitoring program. (Medium priority)
4. Control feral animals near nesting sites. (Medium priority)
5. Identify areas of crown land that provide foraging and/or nesting sites for Black-necked Storks and seek to acquire these sites. (High priority)
6. Identify priority breeding wetlands and determine threatening processes at each site in order to target management actions. . . (High priority)
7. Identify sites for rehabilitation or construction in the Northern Rivers catchment, having due consideration for water regime, existing or potential habitat, predators, other threatening processes & monitoring activities. (Medium priority)
8. Improve the protection of Black-necked Stork habitat by excluding stock, reducing grazing pressure and controlling weed species at important sites. Avoid placing powerlines over or near wetlands and/or nest sites. (High priority)
9. Prepare and implement an education campaign to raise public awareness of the value in conserving wetlands in north-eastern NSW for waterbirds, including the Black-necked Stork. . (Low priority)
10. Promote the Black-necked Stork as an icon species for the conservation of floodplain wetlands and educate the community on important habitat requirements and threats to Black-necked Storks and their habitat. (Low priority)
11. Reduce Black-necked Stork mortality due to powerlines by fitting them with deterrents (eg. coloured metal tags) in the vicinity of nests and flyways. (Medium priority)
12. Reduce nutrient runoff into wetlands known to be used by Black-necked Storks. Avoid the use of herbicides and pesticides near or in wetlands. (High priority)
13. Restore natural hydrological regimes to freshwater wetlands. Maintain existing hydrological regimes. Do not fill or drain wetlands. Retain and protect native vegetation in and around wetlands. Restore degrdaded wetlands. (High priority)
14. Support research into the ecology of Black-necked Storks in NSW. Encourage and support research on movements, habitat use and current threats to Black-necked Storks. Develop strategies to mitigate threats. (Medium priority)
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| Erythrotriorchis radiatus | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Where nests are located on private land - provide education and extension services to promote conservation and management. (High priority)
2. Coordinate research program to include radio tracking of birds in order to gain knowledge on home ranges, behaviour and nest sites. (Medium priority)
3. Develop and implement a procedure through which any reports of potential sightings of Red Goshawks in NSW are referred to the Red Goshawk working group in order to determine the accuracy of the record. (High priority)
4. Develop and implement appropriate nest monitoring and security measures in order to minimise or eliminate threats to breeding of the species. (High priority)
5. Develop education package with respect to species identification, conservation status, threats and management of the species. (Medium priority)
6. Develop EIA guidelines to ensure consultants and consent authorities adequately assess potential impacts to this species from development and other proposed activities. (High priority)
7. Develop procedure to verify accuracy of potential sightings of the species. (High priority)
8. Promote conservation and management of nest sites on private land through consultation with CMAs and incentives for landowners. (High priority)
9. Promote site security of nest sites if required. (High priority)
10. Provide advice to landowners as necessary if species located on private lands to promote conservation and management. (High priority)
11. Provide educational advice and information as necessary. (High priority)
12. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion of mitigative measures on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (High priority)
13. Review current survey methodologies and develop and implement a standardised survey methodology for the species. (High priority)
14. The Red Goshawk working group will assess the current conservation status of the species throughout its range. (Medium priority)
15. Where nests are located in NPWS estate, NPWS is to develop site plans and implement site-specific management where necessary. (High priority)
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| Esacus neglectus | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. All records of E. neglectus should be submitted to the Atlas of NSW Wildlife. (High priority)
2. Assess the potential impact of climate change and sea-level rise on E. neglectus habitat and identify potential mitigation strategies. (Medium priority)
3. Control vegetation at nest, shelter and foraging sites that reduce site quality for E. neglectus. (High priority)
4. Design a public awareness campaign targeting beach users on the impact of dogs, vehicles, and human access to E. neglectus sites. (High priority)
5. Develop a Code of Conduct for beach users including clubs to minimise impact of human disturbance on E. neglectus sites. (High priority)
6. Develop and implement threat management strategies for priority sites. (High priority)
7. Do not construct river training walls on Corindi River, southern side of Nambucca River or the entrance to Farquhar Inlet. (High priority)
8. Engage local Indigenous communities in the survey, monitoring and protection of E. neglectus sites. (Medium priority)
9. Habitat in the Solitary Islands Marine Reserve should be afforded a higher level of protection by prohibiting recreation. It is critical that the reserve boundary extend to Mean Low Water Spring. (High priority)
10. Implement programs to increase freshwater environmental flows into estuarine systems. (High priority)
11. Improve protection from disturbance of sites in the Corindi, Sandon and Wooli estuaries. (High priority)
12. Monitor breeding colonies; identify threats to breeding success. (Medium priority)
13. Monitor key habitat sites to identify changes in habitat structure that may influence use by E. neglectus. (High priority)
14. Prepare and distribute EIA guidelines to consent authorities. (Medium priority)
15. Prevent dredging of large intertidal sandflats in the vicinity of E. neglectus habitat. (High priority)
16. Protect foraging and roosting sites within the Bellinger, Tweed and Shoalhaven estuaries. (Medium priority)
17. Protect foraging and roosting sites within the Clarence, Nambucca and Manning River (Farquarh Inlet) Estuaries on Crown land. (High priority)
18. Support programs to improve water quality in floodplain drains and improve quality of flood flows. (High priority)
19. Undertake fox control programs as per the Fox TAP. (High priority)
20. Undertake research on habitat utilisation and foraging ecology. (Medium priority)
21. Undertake research on the impact of human recreation and other threats on E. neglectus. (High priority)
22. Undertake statewide population survey every five years to identify population and distribution trends and to review management priorities. (High priority)
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| Falco hypoleucos | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Address the threat of illegal collection by establishing sand plots, cameras, etc to record the presence of thieves at suspected sites. (Medium priority)
2. Determine significance of species to indigenous cultures. (Medium priority)
3. Develop management strategies for water flow regimes to protect riparian areas. (Medium priority)
4. Educate and encourage landholders to protect and rehabilitate riparian habitat and implement grazing regimes that create or protect large areas of good quality habitat to enhance the prey biomass. (Medium priority)
5. Encourage grazing regimes that create or protect large areas of good quality habitat to enhance the prey biomass. (Medium priority)
6. Ensure implementation of management strategies that reduce disturbance of riparian areas. (High priority)
7. Involve volunteers and community groups in the survey effort for this species. (Medium priority)
8. Monitor secondary poisoning from mouse or locust control. (Medium priority)
9. Protect all located nest trees and establish a program to monitor reproduction at each nest site (via landholders). (High priority)
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| Fregetta grallaria | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Gallirallus sylvestris | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Assess the impacts of the introduced Masked Owl on Woodhen population levels and develop an appropriate management response. (Medium priority)
2. Assess the potential impacts of avian competitors such as Buff-banded Rails, Purple Swamphens, Common Blackbirds and Song Thrushes and if necessary develop a control strategy. (Medium priority)
3. Continue the Woodhen population monitoring using current methodolgies and ensure Lord Howe Island Board staff are trained and supported in the management of the Woodhen database. (High priority)
4. Continue to implement strict procedures for managing the Permanent Park Preserve (PPP) and for minimising the impacts of infrastructure and tourism in the PPP. Ensure that a full assessment of proposals is undertaken as required by the NSW EP&A Act. (High priority)
5. Determine Woodhen carrying capacity and critical number of Woodhens through analysis of habitat availability and monitoring data. (High priority)
6. Develop a plan for an on-island captive breeding facility for implementation in the event of a substantial decline in population size of the Woodhen. (High priority)
7. Enforce current dog controls and if required review current dog controls to minimise impacts of dog predation on this species on Lord Howe Island. (Medium priority)
8. Ensure noxious weed control procedure protects habitat for Woodhen. (Low priority)
9. Ensure planning control strategies protect Woodhen habitat on Lord Howe Island. (High priority)
10. Ensure the Quarantine Plan being prepared for Lord Howe Island addresses issues of avain disease and the introduction of plants or animals that may impact on the Woodhen. (Medium priority)
11. Eradicate goats on Lord Howe Island and manage domestic goats to prevent reintroduction in the wild. (Low priority)
12. Establish and manage an off-island captive breeding population consistent with the protocols of the Australian Species Management Program. (Medium priority)
13. Establish the Recovery Team to coordinate the implementation and funding of recovery actions for the Woodhen. (Medium priority)
14. Formulate and implement guidelines for the protection, management and enhancement of Woodhen habitat on leasehold land. (Medium priority)
15. Liaise with rodent eradication taskforce regarding the potential impacts and mitigation of Rattus rattus on woodhens. (Medium priority)
16. Prepare community information brochure on woodhen management, such as how monitoring surveys are undertaken, habitat enhancement and protection meausres and the colour banding process for identification to facilitate continuation of community support. (Medium priority)
17. Undertake a study to determine the most appropriate supplementary food types and assess the effectiveness of the feeding program. (Low priority)
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| Geophaps scripta | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Advertise incentive programs so as to encourage location and disclosure of threatened species by landholders . (Medium priority)
2. Control feral goats and rabbits in areas known to be commonly used as foraging habitat (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
3. Control foxes and cats (domestic & feral) near flocks of breeding birds (best practice: regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
4. Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. (Medium priority)
5. Determine significance of species to indigenous cultures and encourage involvement by indigenous people in recovery actions. (Medium priority)
6. Educate and encourage the community to protect and rehabilitate habitat. (Medium priority)
7. Encourage livestock management so as to maintain or improve habitat for this species, including removal from areas during the nesting season. (High priority)
8. Identify sites where the species is commonly observed and actively target for incentives and habitat management. (High priority)
9. Implement sympathetic habitat management in conservation reserves, council reserves and crown reserves where the species occurs. (Medium priority)
10. Opportunistically monitor populations after wildfire to determine fire ecology. (Medium priority)
11. Reserve Fire Management Strategy for Ledknapper NR and Dithinna Dthinnawan CCA to include operational guidelines to protect this species habitat from fire (add prescription if known). (Medium priority)
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| Glossopsitta porphyrocephala | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct 'spot' monitoring every 5 years across the entire range to re-evaluate the status of the species and select further sites for management or recovery actions. (Medium priority)
2. Conduct community education programs with regard to the species, including brochures, media, posters for schools, field days, cmmty group/school talks, etc. (Low priority)
3. Develop and assist in implementing a feral animal (cats and bees) control program across suitable DEC and private estate within the species range. (Medium priority)
4. Encourage landholders and/or bushcare groups to regenerate or plant large flowering eucalypt species within the species range to restore breeding and foraging habitat. (Medium priority)
5. Encourage landholders with suitable habitat on their properties to enter into a VCA or some other form of habitat protection measure. (Low priority)
6. Establish a comprehensive monitoring program across the 10 sites to determine the success or otherwise of recovery actions and to guide future actions. (High priority)
7. Locate at least 10 currently inhabited sites across the species range for implementation of recovery actions. (High priority)
8. Prohibit further clearing of shrubby box woodlands, particularly large, mature, flowering trees, trees with hollows and younger recruitment trees within the species range. (High priority)
9. Provide consent and planning authorities (State Forests, DIPNR, local councils) with mapped locations of the species to assist them in assessing environmental impacts of proposals. (Medium priority)
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| Grantiella picta | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage and undertake studies to determine the species status, distribution, habitat and resource requirements. (High priority)
2. Encourage retention of natural densities of mistletoes, particularly Amyema sp. (High priority)
3. Inform stakeholders of the importance of mistletoes to this species. (High priority)
4. Promote sustainable grazing of habitat patches. (Medium priority)
5. Restore habitat in agriculturally-productive areas. (Medium priority)
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| Grus rubicunda | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct an annual, region- or state-wide, community/volunteer/landholder-based Brolga census. Advertise & educate prior to and send out census forms for landholders to complete & send back. (Medium priority)
2. Educate all rural landholders about the importance of Brolgas and encourage them to retain wetland areas on their properties for these magnificent birds. (Medium priority)
3. Encourage landowners to fence off stock from wetland areas (or parts of) in order to retain or restore some habitat for the Brolga. (High priority)
4. Encourage landowners with suitable wetlands to enter into a VCA or other form of site protection for the Brolga. (Medium priority)
5. Establish a comprehensive monitoring program across the 25 sites in order to determine the success or otherwise of recovery actions and to guide future actions. (High priority)
6. Establish and implement a system of monitoring and reporting to identify whether Brolgas are being persecuted by landholders. (Low priority)
7. Identify at least 25 currently inhabited sites across the species range for management or recovery actions. (High priority)
8. Provide support, advice and assistance to bushcare groups for the restoration of wetlands (through brochures, field days, funds, resources, advice on locations or species for planting, weed removal, etc.). (Medium priority)
9. Retain or reintroduce water flows to wetlands, soaks, swamps, etc. (High priority)
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| Gygis alba | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Haematopus fuliginosus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Assess threats at key breeding sites. (Medium priority)
2. Employ shorebird recovery coordinators. (Medium priority)
3. Ensure minimum disturbance during the breeding season on off-shore islands. (Medium priority)
4. Implement effective exotic predator control on off-shore islands, particularly for rats, where required. (High priority)
5. Improve understanding of the species through promotion of the DEC Threatened Species website and other educational material. (Medium priority)
6. Undertake regular coordinated survey of coastlines and off-shore islands to determine distribution and extent of breeding habitat. (High priority)
7. Undertake weed control on off-shore islands used for breeding where required. (Medium priority)
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| Haematopus longirostris | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Avoid disturbance of nesting sites from lake and estuary openings during breeding season. (Medium priority)
2. Control of native predators at breeding sites as required. (Medium priority)
3. Declare nesting habitat as wildlife protection areas under Companion Animal Management Plans and exclude uncontrolled dogs from such areas, particularly in the breeding season. (Medium priority)
4. Design a survey and monitoring program. (Medium priority)
5. Develop, finalise and implement the Threatened Species (Pied Oystercatcher ) Management Strategy in the Richmond River Area. (High priority)
6. Employ regionally-based Shorebird Recovery Coordinators. (High priority)
7. Implement fox control around identified nesting habitat as per the NSW Fox TAP. (High priority)
8. Involve trained community volunteers in survey, monitoring and wardening. (Medium priority)
9. Maintain the South Coast Shorebird Recovery Team and statewide coordination forums. (Medium priority)
10. Prepare estuary management plans that identify and protect nesting habitat. (Medium priority)
11. Provide local managers and community groups with materials for protection of nesting sites. (High priority)
12. Provide results of annual survey and monitoring to coastal councils. (Medium priority)
13. Undertake annual survey and monitoring of distribution, numbers and breeding success (flying young). (High priority)
14. Undertake multi-media program of community awareness. (Medium priority)
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| Hamirostra melanosternon | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Determine significance of species to indigenous cultures. (Medium priority)
2. Develop management strategies for water flow regimes to protect riparian areas. (Medium priority)
3. Educate and encourage landholders to protect and rehabilitate riparian habitat and implement grazing regimes that create or protect large areas of good quality habitat to enhance the prey biomass. (Medium priority)
4. Encourage grazing regimes that create or protect large areas of good quality habitat to enhance the prey biomass. (High priority)
5. Implement management strategies that reduce disturbance of riparian areas. (Medium priority)
6. Involve volunteers and community groups in the survey effort for this species. (Medium priority)
7. Monitor secondary poisoning from mouse or locust control. (Medium priority)
8. Protect all located nest trees and establish a program to monitor reproduction at each nest site (via landholders). (High priority)
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| Hylacola cauta | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Commence a program of comprehensive annual monitoring within DEC reserves (Round Hill, Nombinnie, Yathong, Tarawi and Mallee Cliffs) as well as other crown and leasehold lands. (High priority)
2. Determine where sub-populations occur on crown land outside reserve system, assess their ecological value and liaise with appropriate agency to ensure adequate habitat protection and/or enhancement. (High priority)
3. Determine whether a declaration of critical habitat or endangered population will achieve additional conservation gains and undertake to prepare and submit the nomination if required. (Medium priority)
4. Develop 'interim' optimal fire regime recommendations based on best available knowledge. (Medium priority)
5. Identify areas of high conservation value for the species for potential future acquisition should they become available. (Medium priority)
6. Investigate features (no. of birds, size of habitat, etc) necessary in reserves for adequate conservation of the species and then assess the adequacy of the existing reserve system in terms of these features. (High priority)
7. Investigate the option of translocations, in particular, the value of re-establishing populations, and develop a translocation program and timeframe. (Medium priority)
8. Prepare a plan for Threatened Birds of the SW and Central Mallee (Striated Grass wren, Shy Heathwren, Southern Scrub-robin, Chestnut Quail-thrush and Red-lored Whistler) as threats and actions are same. (Low priority)
9. Produce & distribute information re ecological requirements, known records, conservation actions, etc to interest groups and the public. (Medium priority)
10. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Low priority)
11. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and Griffith State Forest Management Area and seek inclusion of mitigative measures on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (High priority)
12. Provide technical support to Landcare, Bushcare, DIPNR and individuals intending to undertake rehabilitation activities that will enhance or extend the species habitat. (Medium priority)
13. Reduce unsuitable grazing in areas of habitat, including modification of artificial watering points on DEC estate to exclude grazing herbivores and promotion of suitable grazing regimes on leasehold lands. (High priority)
14. Review / include operational guidelines for Yathong, Nombinnie, Round Hill, Buddigower, Tollingo, Wogoon, Tarawi NR's, Cocoparra and Mallee Cliffs NP Reserve Fire Management Strategies to protect this species habitat from fire (add prescription if known). (Medium priority)
15. Review existing forestry operations for mallee and broombush on SFNSW and leasehold land to determine overall impact on the value of habitat, amend licensing prescriptions where necessary and/or identify areas where no harvesting should occur. (Medium priority)
16. Survey areas of suitable habitat, particularly where known threatening processes have had the least impact on the species. (High priority)
17. Undertake spot monitoring surveys to determine continued presence at locations where the species has previously been found but not being comprehensively monitored. (High priority)
18. Undertake studies into the life history and effect of threatening processes on the species. (High priority)
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| Irediparra gallinacea | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Control fox annually through baiting and trapping in Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve. (Medium priority)
2. Ensure the species is considered in Plans of Management and Fire Management strategies (Medium priority)
3. Fence off wetland areas from stock. (Medium priority)
4. Maintain natural hydrological flows in wetland areas. (High priority)
5. Protect wetlands from flood mitigation works or clearing. (High priority)
6. Research the ecology of Comb-crested Jacana in NSW. Encourage and support research habitat use and current threats. (Medium priority)
7. Restore or maintain natural vegetation buffer to wetlands of 200m or greater. (Medium priority)
8. Waterbird monitoring four times a year in Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve. (Low priority)
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| Ixobrychus flavicollis | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Enhance knowledge of the breeding locations of this species. Survey suitable habitat eg vegetated wetlands during the breeding season. Investigate habitat usage particularly in Swamp Oak Forest. (Low priority)
2. In areas of suitable breeding habitat, seek to retain and manage riparian vegetation. (Medium priority)
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| Lathamus discolor | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Compile, produce and distribute the annual Swift Parrot volunteer newsletter "Swifts Across the Strait". (Low priority)
2. Conduct Swift Parrot habitat research on both private and public land. (Medium priority)
3. Consult and involve Indigenous community through employment of community liaison officer. (Medium priority)
4. Coordinate volunteer surveys at known and potential Swift Parrot sites on private and public land. (High priority)
5. Develop and distribute EIA guidelines to decision makers. (Medium priority)
6. Develop and distribute Swift Parrot habitat identification, management and enhancement guidelines. (Medium priority)
7. Employ community liaison officer to coordinate conservation actions for the species, including the maintenance of community and volunteer networks through. (High priority)
8. Enhance habitat for Swift Parrots by planting suitable tree species to complement natural regeneration or to enhance remnants (refer to species profile for regionally specific habitat information). (Medium priority)
9. Finalise review of National Recovery Plan by 2007. (Low priority)
10. Identify and map the extent and quality of Swift Parrot foraging and roosting habitat on private and public land (refer to species profile for regionally specific habitat information). (High priority)
11. Manage the recovery process through the continued operation of the Swift Parrot Recovery Team. (Medium priority)
12. Protect, manage and restore Swift Parrot habitat on private land through conservation agreements, management agreements and incentive payments (refer to species profile for regionally specific habitat information). (High priority)
13. Reduce the incidence of Swift Parrot collisions by raising community awareness of the threat of man-made hazards (including windows/glass panes and high wire-mesh fences) in the vicinity of suitable habitat. (Medium priority)
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| Leipoa ocellata | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Compile existing ground and aerial monitoring data and analyse results to look at trends. (Medium priority)
2. Conduct surveys in Goulburn River NP to determine whether Malleefowl are still present. (Low priority)
3. Conduct surveys in Pilliga NR to determine presence of Malleefowl. (Low priority)
4. Conduct surveys to determine Malleefowl population size at Goonoo SCA. (Medium priority)
5. Continue aerial surveys to determine Malleefowl population dynamics at Yathong NR, Nombinee/Round Hill NRs, Tarawi NR, Mallee Cliffs NR and surrounding leasehold land. (High priority)
6. Continue ground-based surveys at Mallee Cliffs NR and Tarawi NR. (High priority)
7. Continue to implement fox control programs, as per the Fox TAP, in conservation reserves. (High priority)
8. Develop an Expression of Interest (EOI) targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites and from thin negotiate, develop and implement conservation management agreements. (High priority)
9. Increase community awareness about Malleefowl and the conservation of other threatened mallee biota. (Medium priority)
10. Maintain a captive Malleefowl population at Western Plains Zoo. (Medium priority)
11. Prepare a Translocation Proposal and s.127 licence to liberate for the translocation of Malleefowl chicks from WPZ to Nombinnie NR with the CSU radio tracking component. (High priority)
12. Review current fire management strategies and FMPS for Mallee Cliffs, Tarawi, Nombinnie, Yathong, Round Hills, Pulletop, Gubatta, Pilliga, Goonoo and Goulburn River NRs to ensure Malleefowl conservation management is considered. (Medium priority)
13. Undertake an ecological burn at Tarawi Nature Reserve and other conservation reserves. (High priority)
14. Use management agreements and incentives to enhance the management of Malleefowl habitat on private and leasehold land by removing stock and feral herbivores. (High priority)
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| Lichenostomus cratitius | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Collate and investigate all new records. (Low priority)
2. Encourage protection and enhancement of riparian vegetation in areas used. (Low priority)
3. Negotiate appropriate management at any regularly used sites. (Low priority)
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| Lichenostomus fasciogularis | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Limicola falcinellus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Increase community awareness and understanding of migratory waders via promotion of the DEC threatened species website and other educational materials (eg. signage, brochures) and through the use of media. (Low priority)
2. Minimise human disturbance at identified key foraging sites (disturbance from 4WDs, recreational users, dog-walkers, fishermen etc.). (Medium priority)
3. Review survey data to identify key foraging sites for the Broad-billed Sandpiper along the NSW coast. (Medium priority)
4. Undertake regular 2-yearly coordinated survey to assess Broad-billed Sandpiper distribution and population size. (Medium priority)
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| Limosa limosa | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Increase community awareness and understanding of migratory waders via promotion of the DEC threatened species website and other educational materials (eg. signage, brochures) and through the use of media. (Low priority)
2. Minimise human disturbance at identified key foraging sites (disturbance from 4WDs, recreational users, dog-walkers, fishermen etc). (Medium priority)
3. Review survey data to identify key foraging sites for the Black-tailed Godwit along the NSW coast. (Medium priority)
4. Undertake regular 2-yearly coordinated survey to assess Black-tailed Godwit distribution and population size. (Medium priority)
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| Lophoictinia isura | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Ensure implementation of management strategies that reduce disturbance of riparian areas. (Medium priority)
2. Identify and protect nest trees, and monitor reproduction. (High priority)
3. Liaise with local field ornithologist to obtain data on the Square-tailed Kite in the area. (High priority)
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| Macronectes giganteus | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Implement relevant NSW component of the national recovery plan for Albatrosses and Giant-petrels. (Medium priority)
2. Implement relevant NSW component of the national threat abatement plan for the Incidental Catch (or By-catch) of Seabirds During Oceanic Longline Fishing Operations. (Medium priority)
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| Macronectes halli | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Implement relevant NSW component of the national recovery plan for Albatrosses and Giant-petrels. (Medium priority)
2. Implement relevant NSW component of the national threat abatement plan for the Incidental Catch (or By-catch) of Seabirds During Oceanic Longline Fishing Operations. (Medium priority)
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| Manorina melanotis | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Assist the National Project Officer with monitoring birds at the translocation site and controlling genetic introgression in and around Tarawi NR. (High priority)
2. Conduct ground surveys in suitable habitat to establish benchmark numbers and to select appropriate sites for translocation and other recovery actions. (High priority)
3. Coordinate the recovery team and implementation of recovery actions in an efficient and cost effective manner. (Medium priority)
4. Facilitate fire management planning between key stakeholders in NSW & SA; identify, close and rehab artificial watering points and provide management info to surrounding properties in Scotia region e.g.. Belvedere, Belmore & Scotia. (High priority)
5. Involve community volunteers in surveys and monitoring and distribute annual reviews and media information to NSW stakeholders and local media. (High priority)
6. Provide accommodation, logistic and field support to the National Project Officer and other members of the National Recovery Team involved with the translocation. (High priority)
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| Melanodryas cucullata cucullata | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct ecological research to determine habitat and resource requirements, threats and conservation issues. (Medium priority)
2. Develop an Expression of Interest targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites and from this negotiate, develop and implement conservation management agreements. (Medium priority)
3. Develop habitat identification, management and enhancement guidelines for woodland birds. (High priority)
4. Identify key habitats or areas on a regional basis for protection and enhanced management through incentives. (High priority)
5. Implement sympathetic habitat mangement in conservation reserves, council reserves and crown reserves where the species occurs. (High priority)
6. Increase understanding of woodland birds through promotion of the DEC website and other educational material. (Medium priority)
7. Undertake surveys for threatened woodland birds in new and existing conservation reserves containing suitable habitat to assess the species' conservation status and identify key breeding and foraging habitat. (Medium priority)
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| Melithreptus gularis gularis | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct ecological research to determine habitat and resource requirements, threats and conservation issues. (Medium priority)
2. Develop an Expression of Interest targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites and from this negotiate, develop and implement conservation management agreements. (Medium priority)
3. Develop habitat identification, management and enhancement guidelines for woodland birds. (High priority)
4. Identify key habitats or areas on a regional basis for protection and enhanced management through incentives. (High priority)
5. Implement sympathetic habitat mangement in conservation reserves, council reserves and crown reserves where the species occurs. (High priority)
6. Increase understanding of woodland birds through promotion of the DEC website and other educational material. (Medium priority)
7. Undertake surveys for threatened woodland birds in new and existing conservation reserves containing suitable habitat to assess the species' conservation status and identify key breeding and foraging habitat. (Medium priority)
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| Menura alberti | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Control Foxes, feral dogs and cats in and adjacent to species habitat, particularly where urban and rural development has lead to an increase in domestic and feral predators accessing habitat through roads and walking track. (Medium priority)
2. Climate change, and associated potential changes to preferred habitats needs to be considered. (Medium priority)
3. Encouraged stakeholders to submit any new records of this species, particularly confirmed records from lands adjoining reserves and records from west of the Border Ranges or from the Blackwall Range, south of Ballina. (Medium priority)
4. Habitat management guidelines should reflect its sensitivity to any clearing, fragmentation and isolation of rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest within its range. (Medium priority)
5. In association with local councils the impacts on the species by domestic cats and dogs should be managed through education and responsible pet ownership. This is particularly important with regard to the Blackwall Range population, south of Ballina. (Medium priority)
6. Key populations should be monitored on an on-going basis. (Medium priority)
7. Liaise with NR CMA, local councils and landholders associated with the 9 sub-populations to raise awareness of conservation and habitat rehabilitation needs particularly in lowland corridor habitat and habitat adjoining reserves. (Medium priority)
8. Review records of this species in the NSW Wildlife Atlas and remove any that are considered suspect record locations and / or spurious or innaccurately geo-referenced. Update Atlas with any new records. (Medium priority)
9. The important isolated Albert's Lyrebird population of the Blackwall Range, south of Ballina, will required its own program of tailored habitat mapping or modelling. (Medium priority)
10. Undisturbed forest interior habitat should be promoted through closure and re-habilitation of disused forest tracks which facilitate feral predator access to lyrebird habitats, particularly around the Blackwall Range population, south of Ballina. (Medium priority)
11. Work together with NR CMA, local councils and landholders to conserve and rehabilitate habitat on private tenure to enhance corridors and adjacent habitat to formal reserves. (Medium priority)
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| Monarcha leucotis | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Address threats including loss of habitat, fragmentation and degradation. (Low priority)
2. Determine non-breeding seasonal movements and food requirements. (Low priority)
3. Develop local government biodiversity conservation strategies. (High priority)
4. Ensure protection of rainforest, wet and swamp sclerophyll forest is included in fire planning and hazard reduction guidelines. (Low priority)
5. Ensure that Camphor Laurel removal is compensated for by replacement with rainforest species. (Low priority)
6. Exclude stock from lowland rainforest, wet sclerophyll and swamp sclerophyll forest. (High priority)
7. Liaise with relevant landholders and managers to protect, rehabilitate, enlarge and reconnect habitat. Raise awareness of weed threats and need for compensatory plantings. (Low priority)
8. Monitor population. (Low priority)
9. Prevent lowland rainforest, wet and swamp sclerophyll forest habitat loss and fragmentation. Expand and reconnect habitat. Exclude grazing. (Low priority)
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| Neophema chrysogaster | Animal > Birds | Critically Endangered | 1. Assist with coordination of volunteer surveys through provision of advice and support. (Medium priority)
2. Collate and enter data for a GIS register of all historic and current OBP habitats. (Medium priority)
3. Conduct winter surveys and habitat searches. (Medium priority)
4. Provide additional foraging and roosting habitat through management agreements and incentives. (Medium priority)
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| Neophema pulchella | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Control feral cats and foxes near high density populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
2. Control feral goats and pigs of known or potential habitat. (Medium priority)
3. Control weeds at priority sites. (Low priority)
4. Develop an Expression of interest targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites and from this negotiate, develop and implement conservation management agreements for high priority sites. (Medium priority)
5. Encourage bird observer groups to undertake spot monitoring surveys at previously recorded locations. Enter data collected into Wildlife Atlas. (Medium priority)
6. Encourage management of livestock grazing so as to improve understorey (foraging) habitat at priority sites. (Medium priority)
7. Identify sites where the species is commonly observed and target for incentives and habitat management. (Medium priority)
8. Identify three targeted populations (per year over initial three years); focus recovery actions and adaptive management at these sites . (High priority)
9. Implement sympathetic habitat management in conservation reserves, council reserves and crown reserves where the species occurs.v. (Medium priority)
10. Select targeted areas where large populations occur and liaise with landholders to protect hollow-bearing trees. (High priority)
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| Neophema splendida | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Address the threat of illegal collection and nest disturbance. (High priority)
2. Assess benefit of habitat burns as an ecological management tool (foraging). (Medium priority)
3. Control feral goats and rabbits in known foraging areas (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
4. Develop controlled burning strategies that reduce impact on hollow bearing mallee stems. (Medium priority)
5. Encourage management of livestock grazing so as to maintain or improve understorey habitat at priority sites. (Medium priority)
6. Encourage protection of hollow bearing trees, especially mallee, in target areas. (High priority)
7. Identify sites where the species is commonly observed and target for incentives and habitat management. (High priority)
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| Nettapus coromandelianus | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Control foxes, rats and cats at the target sites for release of captively bred Cotton Pgymy Geese. (Medium priority)
2. Develop an education campaign to raise public awareness of the value in conserving wetlands in north-eastern NSW for the Cotton Pygmy Goose. (Low priority)
3. Develop incentive scheme for private landholders to undertake actions encouraging the species to breed on their properties eg threat control, provision of appropriate flora species, fish & crustaceans for food, as a joint project with conservation groups. (Medium priority)
4. Establish a 'fostering' program on private lands, to personally involve local landholders with the survival of the Cotton Pygmy Goose. Local schools and community groups may also be involved. (Low priority)
5. Establish a recovery team for wetland birds in non-arid NSW, including local landholder and special interest groups, such as Wetland Care Australia and Birds Australia. (Low priority)
6. Identify sites for rehabilitation or construction in the Richmond & Clarence catchments, having due consideration for freshwater sources, existing or potential habitat, predators & monitoring activities. Review sites in liaison with local stakeholders. (Medium priority)
7. Modify suitable wetlands on private land to establish a network of high quality wetland reserves. (Medium priority)
8. Monitor the success of the release of captively bred Cotton Pygmy Geese. (Low priority)
9. Preserve Cotton Pygmy Goose habitat using Voluntary Conservation Agreements, and other such habitat protection arrangements. (Medium priority)
10. Recovery team to identify partners for a captive breeding program of the Cotton Pygmy Goose, for the eventual release of birds. Program must consider the recovery objective to establish a network of high quality wetland reserves. (Low priority)
11. Rehabilitate or construct, & maintain identified wetland sites in conjunction with non-governmental organisations. Sites must have a low threat risk, appropriate water depths, water quality, water supply & vegetation features for waterbirds. (Medium priority)
12. Research the natural history of the Cotton Pygmy Goose, and undertake research encompassing capture and husbandry techniques, microhabitat requirements, interaction with predators and a detailed dietary analysis. Produce a husbandry manual. (Low priority)
13. Source pairs of adult Cotton Pygmy Geese (probably from the Lockyer Valley or Rockhampton area) in collaboration with identified captive breeding program partners. (Low priority)
14. Waterbird monitoring four times a year in Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve. (Low priority)
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| Ninox connivens | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Assess forestry prescriptions and Threatened Species Licences for their effectiveness in conserving the Barking Owl in State Forests. (Low priority)
2. Assess the size, viability and status of the Barking Owl population in NSW using existing survey data and known information on distribution, preferred habitat, home range size and population density. (High priority)
3. Complete the final recovery plan for Barking Owls by 2006. (Low priority)
4. Coordinate the implementation of the recovery plan. (Low priority)
5. Develop and distribute the Barking Owl information package. This will contain the species profile, environment assessment guidelines and prescriptions to minimise potential impacts. (Medium priority)
6. Establish a program to monitor the NSW Barking Owl population and study its demographics, including the development, trial and establishment of a protocol for high-quality surveys to monitor the Barking Owl across land tenures and habitat types in NSW. (Low priority)
7. Establish formal conservation arrangements for properties with Barking Owls, which can be used to protect wildlife habitat. (Low priority)
8. Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of links with community involved in Barking Owl conservation. (Low priority)
9. Incorporate the consideration of Barking Owl habitat and potential habitat as a high priority in the assessment of property for reserve establishment. (High priority)
10. Investigate conservation management strategies that act to manage known threats and restore habitat. (Medium priority)
11. Investigate the cultural and historic significance of the Barking Owl. (Medium priority)
12. Maintain the threatened owl working group and links with owl researchers. (Low priority)
13. Negotiate with individual land managers to achieve appropriate measures to protect all known Barking Owl nest sites in NSW. Protection will need to address threats such as human disturbance, collision with wires, secondary poisoning from chemicals. (Medium priority)
14. Prepare a poster and undertake a community survey and media campaign in rural and regional NSW to raise community awareness of the Barking Owl. The importance of each individual owl, and particularly breeding sites will be stressed. (Medium priority)
15. Research is required into the effects of agricultural poisons upon the species. (Medium priority)
16. Support biological and ecological studies e.g. preferred diet, reproductive strategies, home range, population viability. (Medium priority)
17. Support population genetics studies particularly between the eastern and south-western populations of Ninox connivens connivens and within the eastern population. (Low priority)
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| Ninox strenua | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Carry out post harvest surveys in locations where Powerful Owls were detected prior to logging to determine if they are continuing to occupy the habitat. (Medium priority)
2. Convene a threatened owl workshop with relevant experts and stakeholders to reassess the state conservation status of the Powerful owl. (Low priority)
3. Current information on owl and habitat identification must be maintained on the threatened species website. (Low priority)
4. Design a sampling strategy to test the modelled habitat for the presence of Powerful Owls and undertake field validation. (Medium priority)
5. Develop a sampling methodology stratified across different land tenures and disturbance histories, as well as a set of standardised regional monitoring protocols. (Medium priority)
6. Encourage CMAs to invest in actions that actively manage and/or conserve large forest owl habitat as part of their Catchment Action Plans. (Medium priority)
7. Encourage private landholders to undertake management options to conserve and/or actively manage forest owl habitat. (Medium priority)
8. Encourage student radio tracking projects examining the use of logged and unlogged forest by the Powerful Owl species. (Low priority)
9. Estimate amount of mapped modelled habitat for Powerful Owls that is occupied (based on proportion of sample sites with owls in them). Use this to further estimate number of owl territories within different land tenures (based on home range data). (Medium priority)
10. Finalise the large forest owl Multi species plan for Sooty, Masked and Powerful Owl by 2006. (Low priority)
11. Implement a regional monitoring program. This will be undertaken once owl habitat models have been refined, validated and sampling strategy developed. (Medium priority)
12. Investigate and pursue the cooperative involvement of other agencies, researchers and the community in the implementation of the regional monitoring program. (Medium priority)
13. Investigate the implementation of the forestry threatened species licence owl prescriptions by carrying out proactive audits targeting these prescriptions and through IFOA monitoring and reporting. (Medium priority)
14. Make an assessment of the implementation and effectiveness of forestry owl prescriptions and if necessary refine the prescriptions and negotiate changes to the forestry threatened species licences. (Low priority)
15. Monitor and report on effectiveness of concurrence and licence conditions previously applied to reduce impacts of development on Powerful Owls and their habitats, by recording conditions, picking case studies and checking owl presence post development. (Medium priority)
16. Prepare environmental impact assessment guidelines to assist consent and determining authorities and environmental consultants to assess impacts of developments on the Powerful Owl. (High priority)
17. Prepare guidelines addressing issues associated with habitat protection and management and survey and assessment on private lands. (Low priority)
18. Promote awareness of the research needs of the Powerful owl among the scientific and academic community. (Low priority)
19. Provide up to date and accurate large forest owl and habitat information in the PVP Developer - Threatened Species Tool'. (Medium priority)
20. Provide up to date information and data for the Biobanking assessment methodology. (Medium priority)
21. Seek an ARC Linkage Grant or other joint funding opportunity to initiate research into identified key areas of the biology and ecology of the three large forest owls. (Low priority)
22. Seek scholarship funds for an identified aboriginal student to investigate the cultural and historic significance of the Powerful Owl. (Low priority)
23. Update and refine existing Powerful Owl habitat models using the best available information and map the amount of modelled habitat across forested land in NSW. (High priority)
24. Use records of concurrence and licence conditions to develop a set of prescriptive guidelines that may be used to mitigate the impacts of developments on the Powerful Owl outside conservation reserves and State forests. (Medium priority)
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| Oxyura australis | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Assess wetland health and threats, including frequency of inundation, condition of and threats to key plant species such as lignum, degree of alteration to water flows and appropriate flow regimes (frequency & extent) to sustain breeding. (Medium priority)
2. Control foxes. (Medium priority)
3. Develop a rapport with landholders who have important wetlands on their property and encourage them to understand and assist in the species recovery through brochures, on-site visits, etc. (Medium priority)
4. Develop techniques to monitor long-term population trends that take into account wide fluctuations in population size as well as movement patterns that result in often-irregular dispersal and congregation of the species. (Medium priority)
5. Ensure that water flows to the important 'breeding' wetlands are maintained to an extent that will support a vegetation structure that will provide nest sites for the Blue-billed Duck and allow time to raise at least one brood. (High priority)
6. Identify, describe (wetland type, vegetation and hydrology) and map important 'breeding' and 'non-breeding' wetlands and identify which wetlands are currently being utilised by Blue-billed Ducks. (High priority)
7. Protect key vegetation, particularly Lignum, in important 'breeding' wetlands by restricting grazing and/or burning of vegetation in and around the wetlands. (High priority)
8. Waterbird monitoring four times a year in Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve. (Low priority)
9. Where important wetlands are not on conservation reserves landholders should be encouraged to enter into conservation agreements protecting Lignum creeks and swamps. (Medium priority)
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| Pachycephala inornata | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Commence a comprehensive annual monitoring program within DEC reserves (Round Hill, Nombinnie, Yathong, Tarawi, Mallee Cliffs) and other crown and leasehold lands, to determine the success or otherwise of recovery actions and to guide future actions. (High priority)
2. Develop 'interim' optimal fire regime recommendations based on best available knowledge. (High priority)
3. Locate at least 10 suitable sites across the species range for management and recovery actions. (High priority)
4. Prevent stock grazing in areas of suitable habitat. (High priority)
5. Produce & distribute information re ecological requirements, known records, conservation actions, etc to interest groups and the public. (Low priority)
6. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Medium priority)
7. Provide map of preferred habitat to Rural Fire Service and Griffith, Condobolin, Mildura, Murra, Narrandera, Forbes and Pilliga State Forest Management Areas and seek exclusion of fire for more than 37 years in preferred mallee habitats on Bush Fire Risk (High priority)
8. Provide technical support to Landcare, Bushcare, DIPNR and individuals intending to undertake rehabilitation activities that will enhance or extend the species habitat. (Low priority)
9. Undertake spot monitoring surveys to determine continued presence at locations where the species has previously been found but not being comprehensively monitored. (High priority)
10. Undertake studies into the life history and effect of threatening processes on the species. (Medium priority)
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| Pachycephala olivacea | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Reserve Fire Management Strategy(s) to include operational guidelines that protect dense gully vegetation and rainforest. (Low priority)
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| Pachycephala pectoralis contempta | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Pachycephala rufogularis | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Commence a comprehensive annual monitoring program within DEC reserves (Round Hill, Nombinnie, Yathong, Tarawi, Mallee Cliffs) and other crown and leasehold lands, to determine the success or otherwise of recovery actions and to guide future actions. (High priority)
2. Control feral goats in mallee parks by trapping and removal, and aerial shoots. (Medium priority)
3. Determine where sub-populations occur on crown land outside reserve system, assess their ecological value and liaise with appropriate agency to ensure adequate habitat protection and/or enhancement. (High priority)
4. Determine whether a declaration of critical habitat or endangered population will achieve additional conservation gains and undertake to prepare and submit the nomination if required. (Medium priority)
5. Develop 'interim' optimal fire regime recommendations based on best available knowledge. (High priority)
6. Identify areas of high conservation value for the species for potential future acquisition should they become available. (Medium priority)
7. Investigate features (no. of birds, size of habitat, etc) necessary in reserves for adequate conservation of the species and then assess the adequacy of the existing reserve system in terms of these features. (Medium priority)
8. Investigate the option of translocations, in particular, the value of re-establishing populations, and develop a translocation program and timeframe. (Medium priority)
9. Prepare a plan for Threatened Birds of the SW and Central Mallee (Striated Grass wren, Shy Heathwren, Southern Scrub-robin, Chestnut Quail-thrush and Red-lored Whistler) as threats and actions are same. (Low priority)
10. Produce & distribute information re ecological requirements, known records, conservation actions, etc to interest groups and the public. (Medium priority)
11. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Low priority)
12. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion of mitigative measures on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (High priority)
13. Provide technical support to Landcare, Bushcare, DIPNR and individuals intending to undertake rehabilitation activities that will enhance or extend the species habitat. (Medium priority)
14. Reduce unsuitable grazing in areas of habitat, including modification of artificial watering points on DEC estate to exclude grazing herbivores and promotion of suitable grazing regimes on leasehold lands. (High priority)
15. Review / include operational guidelines for Tarawi, Yathong, Nombinnie, Round Hill NR's and Cocoparra NP Reserve Fire Management Strategies to protect this species habitat from fire (add prescription if known). (High priority)
16. Review current ecological and distributional knowledge to inform recovery actions. (High priority)
17. Review existing forestry operations for mallee and broombush on SFNSW and leasehold land to determine overall impact on the value of habitat, amend licensing prescriptions where necessary and/or identify areas where no harvesting should occur. (Medium priority)
18. Survey areas of suitable habitat, particularly where known threatening processes have had the least impact on the species, in order to locate at least 10 suitable sites across the species range for management and recovery actions. (High priority)
19. Undertake spot monitoring surveys to determine continued presence at locations where the species has previously been found but not being comprehensively monitored. (High priority)
20. Undertake studies into the life history and effect of threatening processes on the species. (High priority)
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| Pandion haliaetus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Consider direct and indirect impacts on the species and its habitat in planning processes including adequate field survey to identify nest tree, buffer protection zone, perch trees and feeding areas. Nesting season is from June to October. (High priority)
2. Continue ecological research to determine whether availability of potential nest trees and/or food resources are limiting to the species as well as potential impacts of pesticides and polluntants on species breeding success. (Medium priority)
3. Continue programs monitoring the breeding status of the species in NSW incorporating surveys of the number of active nest trees, breeding success at nests and protection of buffer zones and roost trees. (High priority)
4. Continue to consult with Aboriginal communities to determine cultural significance of the osprey. (High priority)
5. Identify and protect regular feeding areas, perch (feeding) trees and nest material collection sites, particularly vegetation surrounding nest tree.. (High priority)
6. Investigate the effectiveness of ameliorative management actions on the species including effectiveness of artificial nest structures. (Medium priority)
7. Protect nest sites (usually large dead trees) and surrounding vegetation using appropriate buffer zones (suggest 100 metres). Preservation of the existing nest and structure is a priority and relocation should only be considered a last resort. (High priority)
8. Undertake community awareness initiatives such as media campaigns, brochures and interprative signs. These should cover issues such as the threat of discarding fish with fishing tackle attached, protection of potential and future nest trees. (Medium priority)
9. Work with managers of infrastructure to manage or translocate nests if site selection puts Osprey at risk. (High priority)
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| Pedionomus torquatus | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Aim to manage up to 5000ha of Plains-wanderer primary habitat on freehold land using funding from incentive programs. (High priority)
2. Assess the need for a Plains-wanderer captive breeding and reintroduction program. (Medium priority)
3. Assess the potential effects of irrigated cropping on the abundance of mice and foxes and test the efficacy of different fox control programs in close proximity to cropping and Plains-wanderer habitat. (Medium priority)
4. Assess the potential impact to Plains-wanderers of organophosphate insecticides such as fipronil and fenitrothion used to control locusts. (High priority)
5. Commonwealth Department of Defence to continue the current Plains-wanderer monitoring program at Morundah Naval Communications Station. (High priority)
6. Conduct radio-telemetric research into the movements and habitat selection of Plains-wanderer. (Low priority)
7. Continue the fox control program on Oolambeyan National Park and neighbouring properties. (High priority)
8. Continue to ground-truth and update the DECC Plains-wanderer habitat mapping information. (Medium priority)
9. Continue to inform, support and encourage landholders and other community members to be involved in the conservation of the Plains-wanderer, other threatened species and general biodiversity. (High priority)
10. Control rabbits in areas within or close to Plains-wanderer habitat. (Medium priority)
11. DECC to modify and continue the Plains-wanderer monitoring program. (High priority)
12. Develop a co-ordinated and fully funded fox baiting program within the seven Core Areas. (High priority)
13. Develop incentive-based land management instruments to reward landholders who manage Plains-wanderer habitat for conservation outcomes. (High priority)
14. Encourage fox and feral cat control through a trial bounty program in the Core Areas. (Medium priority)
15. Encourage landholders to undertake incentive-based Property Vegetation Plans (PVPs) that protect and manage Plains-wanderer habitat. (High priority)
16. Ensure that all landholders with Plains-wanderer habitat are aware of the species and its management requirements and encourage them to manage their native grasslands for biodiversity outcomes. (High priority)
17. Ensure that errors in the Plains-wanderer habitat mapping are identified and reported to DECC for amendment. (Medium priority)
18. Ensure that offsets for developments achieve a ‘maintain or improve’ outcome for Plains-wanderers. (High priority)
19. Ensure that relevant authorities are aware of the Plains-wanderer, its habitat and mapping information in their consideration of planning decisions and development applications. (High priority)
20. Investigate the benefits of establishing a Community Management Network for ‘Native Grasslands of the Riverina Plain’. (Medium priority)
21. Investigate the need for further Plains-wanderer habitat mapping on other mapsheets in the western Riverina. (Low priority)
22. Maintain and improve the condition of Plains-wanderer habitat on Oolambeyan National Park. (High priority)
23. Provide relevant information and timely advice to APLC and DPI to avoid or minimise potential impacts to Plains-wanderer from locust control operations. (High priority)
24. Purchase additional reserve(s) with up to 5000ha of Plains-wanderer habitat within Core Areas(s). (Medium priority)
25. Review and update the recovery actions for the Plains-wanderer in the NSW PAS so that it is consistent with this plan. (Medium priority)
26. Study the effects of grazing and other factors on the types and availability of food in Plains-wanderer habitat. . (Medium priority)
27. Undertake a small captive-breeding program to supply sufficient numbers of Plains-wanderers for the study of impacts of organophosphate insecticides. (Medium priority)
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| Petroica rodinogaster | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Determine, through research, the ecological requirements of the species, particularly in regard to fire, and incorporate the information into Regional and Local Fire Plans. (Low priority)
2. Review existing forestry operations in wet sclerophyll forest on SFNSW and private land to determine overall impact on the value of habitat for this species, amend licensing prescriptions if necessary and/or identify areas where no harvesting should occur (Low priority)
3. Use management agreements and incentives on private and leasehold land to manage total grazing pressure through such actions as removal of artificial water points and feral and native herbivore control. (Low priority)
4. Using current records and literature on habitat requirements determine the current distribution and identify areas of potential habitat to undertake survey and management actions. (Medium priority)
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| Pezoporus wallicus wallicus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Annual monitoring for Ground Parrots, including sites at Nadgee, Barren Grounds and Beecroft Peninsula. (Medium priority)
2. Co-orindation of surveys and data analysis and reporting. (Medium priority)
3. Conduct research to determine whether spironucleosis and/or PCD are a threat to the Ground Parrot. Dead Crimson Rosellas and Rainbow Lorikeets to also be collected from Booderee NP and other Ground Parrot locations for analysis. . (High priority)
4. Desktop survey to map extent of Ground Parrot habitat, its fire history and land tenure. (Medium priority)
5. Establish monitoring program at HMAS Creswell and JBRF. (Low priority)
6. Estimate Ground Parrot population size from surveys at Nadgee and Barren Grounds NRs and Beecroft Peninsula. (Medium priority)
7. Implement habitat management strategies proposed by Baker (1996) and B&ES (1996) on Beecroft Peninsula. (Medium priority)
8. Investigate survey and monitoring techniques. (Medium priority)
9. Maintain vertebrate pest control program at Beecroft Peninsula. (Medium priority)
10. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion of mitigative measures on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (High priority)
11. Reserve Fire Management Strategies to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
12. Undertake survey of Ground Parrot at HMAS Creswell and JBRF and prepare management guidelines. (Low priority)
13. Undertake survey of potential Ground Parrot habitat at SCA Special Areas and prepare management guidelines. (Low priority)
14. Undertaken research into genetic fragmentation and isolation among populations of Ground Parrot. (Low priority)
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| Phaethon rubricauda | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Phaps histrionica | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Control feral goats, rabbits and pigs near known foraging habitat (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
2. Control foxes and cats (domestic & feral) near flocks of breeding birds (best practice: regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
3. Create an incentive program to encourage location and disclosure of threatened species by landholders and the general public . (High priority)
4. Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. (Medium priority)
5. Determine significance of species to indigenous cultures and encourage involvement by indigenous people in recovery actions. (Medium priority)
6. Develop EIA guidance for consent and determining authorities with regard to development and other activities. (Medium priority)
7. Educate and encourage the community to protect and rehabilitate habitat of this icon species. (Medium priority)
8. Encourage management of livestock grazing so as to maintain or improve habitat grass cover and seed production. (Medium priority)
9. Ensure the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List is updated with the requirements of this species and that personnel undertaking burns are aware of its habitat requirements. (Medium priority)
10. Identify sites where the species is commonly observed and target for incentives and habitat management. (High priority)
11. Monitor WildCountry research program on this species to determine management strategies. (High priority)
12. Opportunistically monitor populations after wildfire to determine fire ecology. (Medium priority)
13. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion of mitigative measures on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (Medium priority)
14. Reserve Fire Management Strategy for Sturt NP to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire (add prescription if known). (Medium priority)
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| Phoebetria fusca | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Implement relevant NSW component of the national recovery plan for Albatrosses and Giant-petrels. (Medium priority)
2. Implement relevant NSW component of the national threat abatement plan for the Incidental Catch (or By-catch) of Seabirds During Oceanic Longline Fishing Operations. (Medium priority)
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| Podargus ocellatus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Compile, store and maintain data on biology and ecological requirements of this species, particularly core populations and outliers. (Medium priority)
2. Determine home range requirements, seasonal measurements, breeding requirements and success, dispersal, assess likely response to climate change. (Low priority)
3. Develop local government biodiversity conservation strategies. (High priority)
4. Ensure Marbled Frogmouth's ecological requirements are considered in fire planning and hazard reduction guidelines. (Low priority)
5. Ensure that weed removal in areas of potential Marbled Frogmouth habitat is undertaken strategically, maintaining understorey structure and vine curtains. Replace Camphor Laurel with native rainforest species. (Low priority)
6. Exclude stock from lowland rainforest habitat particularly gullies. (Medium priority)
7. Liaise with relevant landholders, community groups and managers to protect, rehabilitate, enlarge and reconnect habitat. Raise awareness of palm stands and vines as habitat. (Low priority)
8. Monitor core populations - including Nightcap, Koonyum and Burringbar Ranges, Richmond Range, Tweed Range. Also peripheral populations such as Wilsons Park NR. (Low priority)
9. Nominate core areas in Mt Warning and Focal Peak Calderas as critical habitat. (High priority)
10. Prevent lowland rainforest habitat loss and fragmentation. Expand and reconnect habitat. Exclude stock to protect understorey, avoid degradation of gully lines. (Low priority)
11. Prioritise acquisition of lowland subtropical rainforest remnants in far north-eastern NSW. Manage for conservation. (High priority)
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| Poephila cincta cincta | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Characterise genetics. (Low priority)
2. Continue opportunistic data collection. (High priority)
3. Develop reintroduction proposal. (Low priority)
4. Develop standard survey guidelines. (Medium priority)
5. Establish a captive breeding colony. (Low priority)
6. Identify critical habitat. (Medium priority)
7. Identify potential sites for reintroduction. (Low priority)
8. Inform the community of the conservation requirements and processes threatening the survival of this species. (High priority)
9. Investigate breeding requirements. (High priority)
10. Investigate feeding and other habitat requirements. (High priority)
11. Involve land managers in conservation. (Medium priority)
12. Manage sightings information. (High priority)
13. Monitor management effectiveness. (High priority)
14. Monitor sites where recent populations occurred and if they re-appear determine local ecology and management requirements. (High priority)
15. Obtain support funding. (High priority)
16. Operate recovery team efficiently. (High priority)
17. Secure known sites for conservation. (Medium priority)
18. Undertake mapping and habitat modelling. (Medium priority)
19. Undertake targeted surveys. (Medium priority)
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| Polytelis anthopeplus monarchoides | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. All timber harvesting operations within the range of the Regent Parrot must have a harvesting plan consistent with the Logging Operations protocol in Webster and Leslie (1997). (High priority)
2. Annually monitor known nest colonies on Kemendoc NR. (High priority)
3. Conduct postgraduate research on the breeding ecology and threats to the Regent Parrot. (Medium priority)
4. Conduct surveys during breeding and non-breeding season to identify key foraging habitat and sites. (High priority)
5. Develop Euston Weir pool operating level guidelines to reduce impact of rapid river rises on nest trees. (Medium priority)
6. Exclude harvesting operations at least 100 m from known or potential nesting colonies. (High priority)
7. Identify and map all known Regent Parrot nest trees and colonies, River Red Gum forest with high potential to support breeding colonies, and areas used for foraging and flight paths during the breeding season. (High priority)
8. Improve management and rehabilitate foraging and movement habitat in mallee away from known breeding areas along the Murray River between Kyalite and the Victorian border. (High priority)
9. Minimise recreational and human disturbance around nest sites. (Medium priority)
10. No clearing of mallee within the breeding range of the Regent Parrot to a distance of 20 km from the lower Wakool and Murray Rivers between Kyalite and the Vic border. (High priority)
11. No harvesting operations to occur within areas of known or potential foraging habitat in mallee, Black Box and River Red Gum. (High priority)
12. Prepare and implement a Regent Parrot Grain Spill Strategy. (Low priority)
13. Reserve areas of significant nesting habitat such that at least 50% of the known breeding population is located within formal reserves. (Medium priority)
14. Undertake bi-annual monitoring of known nest colonies to determine breeding activity and presence of juvenile birds. (High priority)
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| Polytelis swainsonii | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Bi-annual monitoring of nesting sites to determine proportion of juveniles and hence population trends. (High priority)
2. Collate and provide to Landcare groups and landholders, information on the value of retained box-gum woodlands, how to manage and restore them, where to obtain further information, and how to receive funding and other assistance. (Low priority)
3. Continue and expand the network of community observers and landholders that report locations of birds. (High priority)
4. Continue the Superb Parrot grainspill prevention campaign. (Medium priority)
5. Develop an Expression of Interest targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites and from this negotiate, develop and implement conservation management agreements. (Medium priority)
6. Encourage landholders/land managers to remove or reduce grazing in known box-gum woodland foraging habitat using incentives. (Medium priority)
7. Ensure that forestry prescriptions and harvesting plans provide effective protection from direct and indirect impacts to nest sites. (High priority)
8. Ensure that locations of all known nest trees are included in harvesting plans and adequate buffers provided to protect them. (High priority)
9. Ensure that planned burns do not have the potential to destroy nest trees. (Medium priority)
10. Establish a National Superb Parrot Recovery Team with members from NSW, Vic and ACT. (Low priority)
11. Exclude firewood gathering from known or potential breeding sites on private and public land. (High priority)
12. Identify and map all potential foraging habitat within 10 km of known nesting areas. (High priority)
13. Identify non-breeding movement corridors and foraging habitat. (Medium priority)
14. Keep recreational activities around nesting colonies in State Forests to a minimum. (Low priority)
15. Local Councils must give consideration to Superb Parrot nesting and foraging habitat within their LEPs. (High priority)
16. No loss of known or potential box-gum foraging habitat. (High priority)
17. Promote incentives such as rate rebates for landholders who participate in habitat protection programs, and secure incentives for them for fencing to facilitate natural regeneration. (Medium priority)
18. Provide information to owners and managers of River Red Gum forests with known or potential Superb Parrot nest habitat. (Medium priority)
19. Provide money to compile existing ecological information on the Riverina population. (Low priority)
20. Stop illegal trapping of birds. (Low priority)
21. Support a postgraduate study on the foraging ecology and other aspects of the Superb Parrot. (Medium priority)
22. Support research into the impacts of forestry and firewood gathering on the nesting habitat of the Superb Parrot in the Riverina. (High priority)
23. Survey for and map corridors between nesting sites and foraging habitat. (High priority)
24. Survey for and map nesting sites in River Red Gum forests in the Riverina and woodlands on the South West Slopes. (High priority)
25. Where possible, secure the management of high priority lands through voluntary cooperative agreements under the relevant legislation. (Low priority)
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| Pomatostomus halli | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct long term monitoring of known locations to determine changes in status of the species. (Medium priority)
2. Control feral cats and foxes in viciity of populations and habitats. (Medium priority)
3. Control feral goats and rabbits in vicinity of dense populations (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
4. Create corridors to reduce isolation of sites. (Medium priority)
5. Develop EIA guidance for consent and determining authorities with regard to development and other activities. (High priority)
6. Encourage landholders to enter Vacs and other site management agreements. (High priority)
7. Encourage management of livestock grazing so as to maintain or improve understorey habitat at priority sites. (Medium priority)
8. Ensure the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List is updated with the requirements of this species and that personnel undertaking burns are aware of its presence and fire sensitivity. (Medium priority)
9. Identify reliable monitoring sites and establish an annual monitoring program. (Medium priority)
10. Identify two targeted populations (per year over initial three years) and focus recovery actions there, applying adaptive management strategies to determine and ameliorate threats. (High priority)
11. Involve volunteers and community groups in the survey effort for this species. (Medium priority)
12. Monitor the response of the species to management actions, and identify any new or secondary threats at the site. (Medium priority)
13. Reserve Fire Management Strategies for Ledknapper NR, Gundabooka, Sturt and Mutawintji NP to include operational guidelines to protect this species habitat from fire (add prescription if known). (Medium priority)
14. Utilise existing and continuing research to inform recovery actions. (High priority)
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| Pomatostomus temporalis temporalis | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct ecological research to determine habitat and resource requirements, threats and conservation issues. (Medium priority)
2. Develop an Expression of Interest targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites and from this negotiate, develop and implement conservation management agreements for high priority sites. (Medium priority)
3. Develop habitat identification, management and enhancement guidelines for woodland birds. (High priority)
4. Identify key habitats or areas for protection and enhanced management through management agreements and incentives. (High priority)
5. Implement sympathetic habitat mangement in conservation reserves, council reserves and crown reserves where the species occurs. (Low priority)
6. Increase understanding of woodland birds through promotion of the DEC website and other educational material. (Medium priority)
7. Undertake surveys for threatened woodland birds in new and existing conservation reserves containing suitable habitat to assess the species' conservation status and identify key breeding and foraging habitat. (Low priority)
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| Procelsterna cerulea | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Pterodroma leucoptera leucoptera | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Annually monitor population parameters and breeding success, collect demographic and life history data. (High priority)
2. Continue community education program and involve volunteers in recovery effort. (Low priority)
3. Control numbers of Pied Currawongs and Australian Ravens and remove Pisonia umbellifera tree seedlings from within nesting habitat. Control other avian predators as need arises. (High priority)
4. Coordinate recovery actions and finalise recovery plan as per previous commitments. (Medium priority)
5. Declare Cabbage Tree Island as critical habitat and consider need to extend this to other islands. (Medium priority)
6. Establish and manage translocated population on Boondelbah Island. (Medium priority)
7. Finalise priority state and national recovery plan in accordance with previous commitments by March 2006. (Medium priority)
8. Minimise disturbance by restricting access to islands supporting Gould's Petrel, installing advisory signs in key locations, and maintaining no fly zone over Cabbage Tree and Boondelbah Islands. (Medium priority)
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| Pterodroma neglecta | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Pterodroma nigripennis | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Pterodroma solandri | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Census population on Lord Howe Island at least once every five years. (Medium priority)
2. Eradicate rats from Lord Howe Island in accordance with Ship rat KTP Operational Plan. (Medium priority)
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| Ptilinopus magnificus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Compile, store and maintain data on biology and ecological requirements particularly information on breeding success and seasonal movements. (Medium priority)
2. Determine level of dependence on introduced fleshy-fruited trees, seasonal foraging requirements. (Low priority)
3. Develop local government biodiversity conservation strategies. (Medium priority)
4. Develop systematic survey methods for monitoring seasonal movements, food resource use, breeding success, identifying coastal and floodplain habitat. (Medium priority)
5. Direct visitors away from primary feed trees. (Low priority)
6. Ensure fruit-dove's ecological requirements are considered in fire planning and hazard reduction guidelines. (Low priority)
7. Ensure that Camphor Laurel removal is compensated for by replacement with winter-fruiting native laurels, figs and Elaeocarpaceae to avoid significant reduction of existing food resources. (Low priority)
8. Exclude stock from rainforest remnants and around paddock fig trees to encourage natural regeneration. (Low priority)
9. Include protection of population's habitat and ecological requirements in statutory planning in relevant shires. (High priority)
10. Liaise with relevant landholders and managers to protect, rehabilitate, enlarge and reconnect habitat. Raise awareness of weed threats and need for compensatory plantings. (Low priority)
11. Prepare Habitat Management Guidelines for fruit-doves, including exclusion of stock, weed removal, and exclusion of fire from rainforest and rainforest remnants, habitat restoration and corridor planning. (High priority)
12. Prepare Recovery Plan - in conjunction with other threatened rainforest fruit-doves. (High priority)
13. Prevent rainforest habitat loss and fragmentation and expand and reconnect habitat. Measures include excluding grazing and protecting paddock fig trees. (Low priority)
14. Prioritise acquisition of littoral and floodplain rainforest remnants. (Medium priority)
15. Protect rainforest from fire and fire hazard reduction measures. (Low priority)
16. Raise awareness of threats of window strike and ways to reduce threat. (Low priority)
17. Raise community awareness of ecological requirements of Wompoo Fruit-dove including importance of Camphor Laurel, native figs and laurels as a food source and need to replace Camphor Laurel with other winter-fruiting laurels and figs. (Low priority)
18. Review the conservation status of the species. (Low priority)
19. Undertake weed control in and adjacent to littoral rainforest to augment Fruit-dove habitat. (Low priority)
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| Ptilinopus regina | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Compile, store and maintain data on biology and ecological requirements particularly information on breeding success and seasonal movements. (Low priority)
2. Determine level of dependence on introduced fleshy-fruited trees, seasonal foraging requirements. (Low priority)
3. Develop local government biodiversity conservation strategies. (Medium priority)
4. Ensure fruit-dove's ecological requirements are considered in fire planning and hazard reduction guidelines. (Low priority)
5. Ensure habitat protection in fire planning, direct visitors away from primary feed trees. (Low priority)
6. Ensure that Camphor Laurel removal is compensated for by replacement with winter-fruiting native laurels, figs and Elaeocarpaceae to avoid significant reduction of existing food resources. (Low priority)
7. Exclude stock from rainforest remnants and around paddock fig trees to encourage natural regeneration. (High priority)
8. Include protection of population's habitat and ecological requirements in statutory planning in relevant shires. (High priority)
9. Liaise with relevant landholders and managers to protect, rehabilitate, enlarge and reconnect habitat. Raise awareness of weed threats and need for compensatory plantings. (Low priority)
10. Map littoral and floodplain rainforest remnants, paddock figs. (Low priority)
11. Monitor effects of removal of Camphor Laurel and other introduced fleshy-fruited trees. (Low priority)
12. Prepare Habitat Management Guidelines for fruit-doves, including exclusion of stock, weed removal, and exclusion of fire from rainforest and rainforest remnants, habitat restoration and corridor planning. (High priority)
13. Prepare Recovery Plan - in conjunction with other threatened rainforest fruit-doves. (High priority)
14. Prevent rainforest habitat loss and fragmentation and expand and reconnect habitat. Measures include excluding grazing and protecting paddock fig trees. (Low priority)
15. Prioritise acquisition of littoral and floodplain rainforest remnants. (Medium priority)
16. Protect rainforest, particularly littoral rainforest from fire and fire hazard reduction measures. (Low priority)
17. Raise awareness of threats of window strike and ways to reduce threat. (Low priority)
18. Raise community awareness of ecological requirements of Rose-crowned Fruit-dove including importance of Camphor Laurel, native figs and laurels as a food source and need to replace Camphor Laurel with other winter-fruiting laurels and figs. (Low priority)
19. Undertake weed control in and adjacent to littoral rainforest to augment Fruit-dove habitat. (Low priority)
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| Ptilinopus superbus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Collect and analyse data on demographics and undertake PVA analysis. Identify breeding and non-breeding food requirements. (Low priority)
2. Compile, store and maintain data on biology and ecological requirements particularly information on breeding success and seasonal movements. (Medium priority)
3. Develop local government biodiversity conservation strategies. (Medium priority)
4. Ensure fruit-dove's ecological requirements are considered in fire planning and hazard reduction guidelines. (Low priority)
5. Ensure habitat protection in fire planning, direct visitors away from primary feed trees. (Low priority)
6. Ensure that Camphor Laurel removal is compensated for by replacement with winter-fruiting native laurels, figs and Elaeocarpaceae to avoid significant reduction of existing food resources. (Low priority)
7. Exclude stock from rainforest remnants and around paddock fig trees to encourage natural regeneration. (Low priority)
8. Include protection of population's habitat and ecological requirements in statutory planning in relevant shires. (High priority)
9. Liaise with relevant landholders and managers to protect, rehabilitate, enlarge and reconnect habitat. Raise awareness of weed threats and need for compensatory plantings. (Low priority)
10. Prepare Habitat Management Guidelines for fruit-doves, including exclusion of stock, weed removal, and exclusion of fire from rainforest and rainforest remnants, habitat restoration and corridor planning. (High priority)
11. Prepare Recovery Plan - in conjunction with other threatened rainforest fruit-doves. (High priority)
12. Prevent rainforest habitat loss and fragmentation and expand and reconnect habitat. Measures include grazing exclusion and paddock fig tree protection. (Low priority)
13. Protect rainforest from fire and fire hazard reduction measures. (Low priority)
14. Raise awareness of threats of window strike and ways to reduce threat. (Low priority)
15. Raise community awareness of ecological requirements of Rose-crowned Fruit-dove including importance of Camphor Laurel, native figs and laurels as a food source and need to replace Camphor Laurel with other winter-fruiting laurels and figs. (Low priority)
16. Undertake weed control in and adjacent to littoral rainforest to augment Fruit-dove habitat. (Low priority)
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| Puffinus assimilis | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Puffinus carneipes | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Pyrrholaemus brunneus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Check that the species is not further declining in areas where it is known to occur but not being actively managed, by conducting spot monitoring every 5 years. (High priority)
2. Encourage and support the control of feral cats and foxes on private, leasehold and crown lands, particularly in areas where the species is likely to occur. (Medium priority)
3. Establish a comprehensive monitoring program across the 20 managed sites to determine the success or otherwise of recovery actions and to guide future actions. (High priority)
4. Locate at least 20 sites across the species current entire range for management and monitoring. (High priority)
5. Prevent burning of mallee habitats and conduct mosaic burns in other potential habitats in order to maintain food sources, nest resources and shelter sites. (Medium priority)
6. Prevent stock from destroying habitat by erecting stock-proof fencing around all located nest sites, where they occur on grazing land. (High priority)
7. Prevent stock grazing in areas of saltbush and bluebush communities. (Medium priority)
8. Retain and protect all Mulga stands in CMAs where this species occurs. (High priority)
9. Review / include operational guidelines for Nearie Lake, Yathong, Nombinnie and Round Hill NR's Reserve Fire Management Strategies to protect this species habitat from fire (add prescription if known). (Medium priority)
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| Pyrrholaemus saggitatus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct ecological research to determine habitat and resource requirements, threats and conservation issues. (Medium priority)
2. Develop an Expression of Interest targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites and from this negotiate, develop and implement conservation management agreements. (Medium priority)
3. Develop habitat identification, management and enhancement guidelines for woodland birds. (High priority)
4. Identify key habitats or areas for protection and enhanced management through incentives. (High priority)
5. Implement sympathetic habitat mangement in conservation reserves, council reserves and crown reserves where the species occurs. (Low priority)
6. Increase understanding of woodland birds through promotion of the DEC website and other educational material. (Medium priority)
7. Undertake surveys for threatened woodland birds in new and existing conservation reserves containing suitable habitat to assess the species' conservation status and identify key breeding and foraging habitat. (Low priority)
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| Rostratula benghalensis | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Assess the species' status via review of past surveys and the literature, and by conducting and encouraging surveys in known and potential habitat in appropriate seasons. (High priority)
2. Conduct ongoing aerial goat and pig shoot program preferably twice yearly on Warrabah National Park and in cooperation with neighbours. (Low priority)
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| Stagonopleura guttata | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct ecological research to determine habitat and resource requirements, threats and conservation issues. (Medium priority)
2. Develop an Expression of Interest targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites and from this negotiate, develop and implement conservation management agreements for high priority sites. . (Medium priority)
3. Develop habitat identification, management and enhancement guidelines for woodland birds. (High priority)
4. Identify key habitats or areas on a regional basis for protection and enhanced management through incentives. (High priority)
5. Implement sympathetic habitat mangement in conservation reserves, council reserves and crown reserves where the species occurs. (High priority)
6. Increase understanding of woodland birds through promotion of the DEC website and other educational material. (Medium priority)
7. Undertake surveys for threatened woodland birds in new and existing conservation reserves containing suitable habitat to assess the species' conservation status and identify key breeding and foraging habitat. (Medium priority)
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| Sterna albifrons | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Acquire Little Tern nesting sites for inclusion in reserves. (Medium priority)
2. Control encroaching vegetation, to allow for suitable nesting habitat, as part of the intensive management of nesting, resting and fledgling feeding sites. (High priority)
3. Control feral predators (including rats, cats and foxes) as part of the intensive management of nesting, resting and fledgling feeding sites. (High priority)
4. Control native predators as part of the intensive management of nesting, resting and fledgling feeding sites. (High priority)
5. Discourage nesting in unfavourable sites, including protection from nest inundation/flooding, as part of the intensive management of nesting, resting and fledgling feeding sites. (High priority)
6. Employ recovery coordinators on south coast and investigate feasibility for coordinators in other areas. *. (Medium priority)
7. Encourage interest groups to participate in the survey and monitoring of Little Terns at active nesting sites. (Medium priority)
8. Identify knowledge gaps to promote research opportunities that guide future management actions, identify problems and gauge success of recovery actions. (Medium priority)
9. Inform and consult with land managers (including state and local government authorities and community groups with responsibilities relevant to the protection of Little Terns and their habitats). (Medium priority)
10. Investigate the cultural and historic significance of the Little Tern. (Medium priority)
11. Investigate the potential for the creation of island nesting sites using dredge spoil. (Medium priority)
12. Involve community groups in the protection and management of Little Tern nesting habitat. (Medium priority)
13. Maintain statewide coordination of the approved Little Tern recovery plan. (Low priority)
14. Maintain the Little Tern recovery team for the duration of the current approved plan (until 2008). (Low priority)
15. Minimise disturbance to nesting sites from lake and estuary openings. (Medium priority)
16. Minimise human disturbance (including 4WD activities, and dogs being walked) as part of the intensive management of nesting, resting and fledgling feeding sites. (High priority)
17. Organise a biennial debrief session to provide a forum to exchange ideas to improve management of the Little Tern across NSW. (Medium priority)
18. Produce a Little Tern Field Manual, to achieve best practice in terms of the management of Little Tern breeding colonies. (Medium priority)
19. Train site wardens to undertake site management at each priority nesting site. (High priority)
20. Undertake analysis of monitoring data and preparation of status report of Little Terns at all sites in NSW. (High priority)
21. Undertake annual monitoring of individual colonies (sites will vary year to year). (High priority)
22. Undertake banding studies of Little Terns (to complement other survey and monitoring actions) to improve knowledge on distribution of species. (Medium priority)
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| Sterna fuscata | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Stictonetta naevosa | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Assess wetland health and threats, including frequency of inundation, condition of and threats to key plant species such as lignum, degree of alteration to water flows and appropriate flow regimes (frequency & extent) to sustain breeding. (Medium priority)
2. Control feral pigs and goats in order to reduce habitat destruction in potential and known habitat of the species. (Medium priority)
3. Control feral predators in known and potential habitat of the species. (Medium priority)
4. Develop a rapport with landholders who have important wetlands on their property and encourage them to understand and assist in the species recovery through brochures, on-site visits, etc. (Medium priority)
5. Develop techniques to monitor long-term population trends that take into account wide fluctuations in population size as well as movement patterns that result in often-irregular dispersal and congregation of the species. (Medium priority)
6. Ensure that water flows to the important 'breeding' wetlands are maintained to an extent that will support a vegetation structure that will provide nest sites for the Freckled Duck and allow time to raise at least one brood. (High priority)
7. Identify, describe (wetland type, vegetation and hydrology) and map important 'breeding' and 'non-breeding' wetlands and identify which wetlands are currently being utilised by Freckled Ducks. (High priority)
8. Protect key vegetation, particularly Lignum, in important 'breeding' wetlands by restricting grazing and/or burning of vegetation in and around the wetlands. (High priority)
9. Waterbird monitoring four times a year in Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve. (Low priority)
10. Where important wetlands are not on conservation reserves landholders should be encouraged to enter into conservation agreements protecting Lignum creeks and swamps. (Medium priority)
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| Strepera graculina crissalis | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Sula dactylatra | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Thalassarche cauta | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Implement relevant NSW component of the national recovery plan for Albatrosses and Giant-petrels. (Medium priority)
2. Implement relevant NSW component of the national threat abatement plan for the Incidental Catch (or By-catch) of Seabirds During Oceanic Longline Fishing Operations. (Medium priority)
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| Thalassarche melanophris | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Implement relevant NSW component of the national recovery plan for Albatrosses and Giant-petrels. (Medium priority)
2. Implement relevant NSW component of the national threat abatement plan for the Incidental Catch (or By-catch) of Seabirds During Oceanic Longline Fishing Operations. (Medium priority)
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| Thinornis rubricollis | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Avoid disturbance of nesting sites from lake and estuary openings during breeding season. (Medium priority)
2. Control of native predators at breeding sites as required. (High priority)
3. Declare nesting habitat as wildlife protection areas under Companion Animal Management Plans and exclude uncontrolled dogs, particularly in the breeding season. (High priority)
4. Design a survey and monitoring program. (Medium priority)
5. Employ regionally-based Shorebird Recovery Coordinators. (High priority)
6. Implement fox control around identified nesting habitat as per the NSW Fox TAP. (High priority)
7. Involve trained community volunteers in survey, monitoring and wardening. (Medium priority)
8. Maintain the South Coast Shorebird Recovery Team. (High priority)
9. Prepare estuary management plans that identify and protect nesting habitat. (Medium priority)
10. Prepare nomination to re-list this species as Critically Endangered. (Medium priority)
11. Provide local managers and community groups with materials for site protection. (Medium priority)
12. Provide results of annual survey and monitoring to coastal councils. (Medium priority)
13. Undertake annual survey and monitoring of distribution, numbers and breeding success (flying young). (High priority)
14. Undertake multi-media program of community awareness. (Medium priority)
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| Todiramphus chloris | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage the general public and ornithological groups to submit records of Collared Kingfisher to the Atlas of NSW Wildlife; particularly records south of the Tweed River. (Medium priority)
2. Encourage the general public, local councils and landowners adjacent to mangroves in key estuarine areas to limit their use of pesticides and herbicides. (Medium priority)
3. Prevent pollution and accumulation of agricultural herbicides and pesticide residues in estuaries. (Medium priority)
4. Protect all known and potential mangrove habitat from clearing, disturbance and fragmentation. In particular, protect older stands of mangroves and old individual mangrove trees. (High priority)
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| Turnix maculosa | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Control foxes and other introduced predators at key sites. (High priority)
2. Educate the community on important habitat requirements and threats to Red-backed Button-quail and their habitat. Foster community based programs to manage and restore wetlands and other habitats. (Medium priority)
3. Improve the protection of Red-backed Button-quail habitat by excluding stock, reducing grazing pressure and controlling weed species at important sites. (High priority)
4. Include or review tha hazard reduction conditions on the NSW Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List. (High priority)
5. Prevent drainage or destruction of key wetlands or habitats. (High priority)
6. Promote conservation incentives and agreements to improve management and protection of unreserved populations. (Medium priority)
7. Protect and restore Red-backed Button-quail habitats. The species prefers sites near water, including grasslands and sedgelands near creeks, swamps and springs, and wetlands. (High priority)
8. Provide map of known occurrences to NSW Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and operation map(s). (High priority)
9. Raise awareness of threats of habitat alteration and trampling of nestlings by livestock and feral pigs, and ways to reduce threat. (Medium priority)
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| Turnix melanogaster | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Design and implement research projects to enhance understanding of the species. (Medium priority)
2. Develop a predictive model of the species’ distribution. (Low priority)
3. Develop community involvement in implementation of relevant recovery actions. (Medium priority)
4. Develop management prescriptions and protocols for human activities in identified black-breasted button-quail habitat. (Medium priority)
5. Ensure Traditional Owner communities are involved in the recovery effort. (Medium priority)
6. Include / review the hazard reduction conditions on the NSW Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List to ensure hazard reduction burning does not occur near vine thickets in known or potential habitat areas. (High priority)
7. Increase extent, condition (quality) and connectivity of black-breasted button-quail habitat. (High priority)
8. Increase understanding of the distribution, life history and ecology of black-breasted button-quail. (Low priority)
9. Investigate potential and feasibility of reserving areas of state forest where black-breasted button-quail occur as protected areas. (High priority)
10. Map extent of known populations and potential habitat, and survey areas of potential habitat. (Medium priority)
11. Monitor population size, habitat condition and threats at known sites including a census of the population in 2010. (Medium priority)
12. Protect areas of known habitat from destruction or modification and fragmentation. (High priority)
13. Provide for the management and protection of the species habitat in park estate Plans of Management, regional fire plans and hazard reduction guidelines. (High priority)
14. Provide map of known occurrences to NSW Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and operation map(s). D. (High priority)
15. Reduce the impacts of introduced predators and competitors by conducting feral (fox, dog and cat) control programs and ameliorating effects of domestic stock on black-breasted button-quail. (High priority)
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| Tyto capensis | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Compile and assess opportunistically gathered records of the species in NSW toward developing a model of distribution, habitat use and management. (High priority)
2. Control pest animals throughout the species range where nesting is known or suspected. (Low priority)
3. Investigate key attributes of Grass Owl ecology, especially west of the divide (e.g. habitat use in relation to fire succession). (Low priority)
4. Secure sympathetic management of the Grass Owl, particularly in regard to minimising secondary poisoning from pesticides such as brodifacoum based rodenticides. (Medium priority)
5. Where Grass Owl records occur on private land encourage landholders to undertake management to conserve and actively manage habitat. (Medium priority)
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| Tyto novaehollandiae | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Carry out post harvest surveys in locations where Masked Owls were detected prior to logging to determine if they are continuing to occupy the habitat. (Medium priority)
2. Convene a threatened owl workshop with relevant experts and stakeholders to reassess the state conservation status of the Masked Owl. (Low priority)
3. Current information on owl and habitat identification must be maintained on the threatened species website. (Low priority)
4. Design a sampling strategy to test the modelled habitat for the presence of Masked Owls and undertake field validation. (Medium priority)
5. Develop a sampling methodology stratified across different land tenures and disturbance histories, as well as a set of standardised regional monitoring protocols. (Medium priority)
6. Encourage CMAs to invest in actions that actively manage and/or conserve large forest owl habitat as part of their Catchment Action Plans. (Medium priority)
7. Encourage private landholders to undertake management options to conserve and/or actively manage forest owl habitat. (Medium priority)
8. Encourage student radio tracking projects examining the use of logged and unlogged forest by the Masked Owl species. (Low priority)
9. Estimate amount of mapped modelled habitat for Masked Owls that is occupied (based on proportion of sample sites with owls in them). Use this to further estimate number of owl territories within different land tenures (based on home range data). (Medium priority)
10. Finalise the large forest owl Multi species plan for Sooty, Masked and Powerful Owl by 2006. (Low priority)
11. Implement a regional monitoring program. This will be undertaken once owl habitat models have been refined, validated and sampling strategy developed. (Medium priority)
12. Investigate and pursue the cooperative involvement of other agencies, researchers and the community in the implementation of the regional monitoring program. (Medium priority)
13. Investigate the implementation of the forestry threatened species licence owl prescriptions by carrying out proactive audits targeting these prescriptions and through IFOA monitoring and reporting. (Medium priority)
14. Make an assessment of the implementation and effectiveness of forestry owl prescriptions and if necessary refine the prescriptions and negotiate changes to the forestry threatened species licences. (Low priority)
15. Monitor and report on effectiveness of concurrence and licence conditions previously applied to reduce impacts of development on Masked Owls and their habitats, by recording conditions, picking case studies and checking owl presence post development. (Medium priority)
16. Prepare environmental impact assessment guidelines to assist consent and determining authorities and environmental consultants to assess impacts of developments on the Masked Owl. (High priority)
17. Prepare guidelines addressing issues associated with habitat protection and management and survey and assessment on on private lands. (Low priority)
18. Promote awareness of the research needs of the Masked owl among the scientific and academic community. (Low priority)
19. Provide up to date and accurate large forest owl and habitat information in the PVP Developer - Threatened Species Tool'. (Medium priority)
20. Provide up to date information and data for the Biobanking assessment methodology. (Medium priority)
21. Seek an ARC Linkage Grant or other joint funding opportunity to initiate research into identified key areas of the biology and ecology of the three large forest owls. (Low priority)
22. Seek scholarship funds for an identified aboriginal student to investigate the cultural and historic significance of the Masked Owl. (Low priority)
23. Update and refine existing Masked Owl habitat models using the best available information and map the amount of modelled habitat across forested land in NSW. (High priority)
24. Use records of concurrence and licence conditions to develop a set of prescriptive guidelines that may be used to mitigate the impacts of developments on the Masked Owl outside conservation reserves and State forests. (Medium priority)
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| Tyto tenebricosa | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Carry out post harvest surveys in locations where Sooty Owls were detected prior to logging to determine if they are continuing to occupy the habitat. (Medium priority)
2. Convene a threatened owl workshop with relevant experts and stakeholders to reassess the state conservation status of the Sooty Owl. (High priority)
3. Current information on owl and habitat identification must be maintained on the threatened species website. (Low priority)
4. Design a sampling strategy to test the modelled habitat for the presence of Sooty Owls and undertake field validation. (Medium priority)
5. Develop a sampling methodology stratified across different land tenures and disturbance histories, as well as a set of standardised regional monitoring protocols. (High priority)
6. Encourage and coordinate the involvement of community-based groups (e.g.. Australian Bird and Bat Study Association) and animal care groups (e.g.. WIRES) in the implementation of recovery actions. (Low priority)
7. Encourage CMAs to invest in actions that actively manage and/or conserve large forest owl habitat as part of their Catchment Action Plans. (Medium priority)
8. Encourage private landholders to undertake management options to conserve and/or actively manage forest owl habitat. (High priority)
9. Encourage student radio tracking projects examining the use of logged and unlogged forest by the Sooty owl. (Low priority)
10. Estimate amount of mapped modelled habitat for Sooty Owls that is occupied (based on proportion of sample sites with owls in them). Use this to further estimate number of owl territories within different land tenures (based on home range data). (Medium priority)
11. Finalise the large forest owl Multi species plan for the Sooty, Masked and Powerful Owls by 2006. (Low priority)
12. Implement a regional monitoring program. This will be undertaken once owl habitat models have been refined, validated and sampling strategy developed. (Medium priority)
13. Investigate and pursue the cooperative involvement of other agencies, researchers and the community in the implementation of the regional monitoring program. (Medium priority)
14. Investigate the implementation by DPI of the forestry threatened species licence owl prescriptions by carrying out proactive audits targeting these prescriptions and through IFOA monitoring and reporting. (Medium priority)
15. Make an assessment of the implementation and effectiveness of forestry owl prescriptions using data collected in this action and if necessary If necessary, refine the prescriptions and negotiate changes to the forestry threatened species licences. (Low priority)
16. Monitor and report on effectiveness of concurrence and licence conditions previously applied to reduce impacts of development on Sooty owls and their habitats, by recording conditions, picking case studies and checking owl presence post development. (High priority)
17. Prepare environmental impact assessment guidelines to assist consent and determining authorities and environmental consultants to assess impacts of developments on the Sooty Owl. (High priority)
18. Prepare guidelines addressing issues associated with habitat protection and management and survey and assessment on on private lands. guidelines and make available to key stakeholders e.g. CMAs, community groups and Councils. (Low priority)
19. Promote awareness of the research needs of the Sooty Owl among the scientific and academic community. (Medium priority)
20. Provide scholarship funds for an identified aboriginal student to investigate the cultural and historic significance of the Sooty Owl. (Low priority)
21. Provide up to date and accurate large forest owl and habitat information in the PVP Developer - Threatened Species Tool'. (Medium priority)
22. Provide up to date information and data for the Biobanking assessment methodology. (Medium priority)
23. Seek an ARC Linkage Grant or other joint funding opportunity to initiate research into identified key areas of the biology and ecology of the three large forest owls. (Low priority)
24. Update and refine existing Sooty Owl habitat models using the best available information and map the amount of modelled habitat across forested land in NSW. (High priority)
25. Use records of concurrence and licence conditions to develop a set of prescriptive guidelines that may be used to mitigate the impacts of developments on the Sooty Owl outside conservation reserves and State forests. (High priority)
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| Xanthomyza phrygia | Animal > Birds | Endangered | 1. Analysis of Data and Development of Monitoring Program. (Medium priority)
2. Appoint Regional Work Plan Facilitators. (High priority)
3. Assess competition with the Honeybee. (High priority)
4. Complete the trials of harness attachment techniques for radio transmitters, which were commenced during 1997. (Medium priority)
5. Conduct radio-tracking studies. (High priority)
6. Conduct regular surveys in the Chiltern Albury ‘regularly used area’ of Murray Catchment. (Medium priority)
7. Conduct regular surveys in the South Coast region. (Medium priority)
8. Conduct research into movement patterns of Regent Honeyeaters in the Hawkesbury-Nepean, Central West and Hunter – Central Rivers Catchments. (Medium priority)
9. Continue to assess the degree of movement between populations. (High priority)
10. Continue to implement the Warrumbungle's Revegetation plan ensuring that plant species chosen contribute as habitat of the Regent Honeyeater. (High priority)
11. DEC to co host National Recovery Effort. (High priority)
12. DEC to employ National Coordinator. (High priority)
13. Develop a species profile for land holders. (Medium priority)
14. Develop an ageing and sexing guide for use by field ornithologists. (Medium priority)
15. Develop Regional/Local Plans. (High priority)
16. Disseminate information at a local level. (Medium priority)
17. Educate and provide information to CMAs. (Medium priority)
18. Ensure appropriate environmental impact assessment of proposals impacting on Regent Honeyeater habitat. (Medium priority)
19. Ensure Regent Honeyeater habitat on Public Land is managed appropriately. (Medium priority)
20. Establish and Maintain Operation Groups. (High priority)
21. Finalise National Recovery Plan in 2007. (High priority)
22. Implement on-ground protection programs targeting priority vegetation types in Border Rivers – Gwydir & Namoi Catchments. (Medium priority)
23. Implement Population Monitoring Program in the Capertee Valley region of the Hawkesbury-Nepean, Central West and Hunter – Central Rivers Catchments. (Medium priority)
24. Implement threat abatement programs in the regularly use areas. (Medium priority)
25. Liaise with other recovery efforts for aligned species, communities. (Medium priority)
26. Maintain a Scientific sub committee. (Low priority)
27. Maintain a viable captive population. (Medium priority)
28. Maintain captive exhibits. (High priority)
29. Maintain National Recovery team. (Medium priority)
30. Monitor Changes in distribution. (Medium priority)
31. Obtain an annual estimate of recruitment. (Medium priority)
32. Participate in biannual Community Regent Honeyeater and Swift Parrot National Survey in preferrred habitat. (Medium priority)
33. Produce a Population Management Plan. (Medium priority)
34. Produce a Regent Honeyeater Husbandry Manual. (Medium priority)
35. Production of a twice yearly newsletter and various leaflets. (Medium priority)
36. Promote awareness of the recovery efforts to the general community. (Medium priority)
37. Promote best practise natural resource management throughout the range of the species. (Medium priority)
38. Protect and enhance habitat containing ‘significant habitat’. (High priority)
39. Provide education and encouragement to protect Regent Honeyeater habitat on private land. (Medium priority)
40. Undertake on–ground habitat enhancement work in the Capertee Valley region of the Hawkesbury-Nepean, Central West and Hunter – Central Rivers Catchments. (High priority)
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| Xenus cinereus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Increase community awareness and understanding of migratory waders via promotion of the DEC threatened species website and other educational materials (eg. signage, brochures) and through the use of media. (Low priority)
2. Minimise human disturbance at identified key foraging sites (disturbance from 4WDs, recreational users, dog-walkers, fishermen etc.). (Medium priority)
3. Review survey data to identify key foraging sites for the Terek Sandpiper along the NSW coast. (Medium priority)
4. Undertake regular 2-yearly coordinated survey to assess Terek Sandpiper distribution and population size. (Medium priority)
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| Zosterops lateralis tephropleurus | Animal > Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Control the impacts of introduced pathogens on native species (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (Medium priority)
2. Enhance positive interactions and reduce negative interactions between humans and wildlife (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (Low priority)
3. Eradicate (where feasible and where there is a worthwhile biodiversity outcome) or control introduced fauna and reduce their impact on biodiversity (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (High priority)
4. Eradicate (where feasible) and control existing weeds to reduce their impact on the biodiversity of LHI (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (High priority)
5. Improve knowledge and management of threatened and significant fauna species (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (High priority)
6. Monitor consequences of climate change and develop contingency plans for 'at risk' species (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (Medium priority)
7. Prevent the introduction of exotic fauna, flora and pathogens to LHI (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (High priority)
8. Protect and enhance habitat for the species. (High priority)
9. Protect and enhance threatened fauna habitat (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (High priority)
10. Reduce human impacts (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (Medium priority)
11. Regularly evaluate the biodiversity benefits from implementing the LHI Biodiversity Management Plan (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (High priority)
12. Retain native vegetation (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (High priority)
13. Undertake revegetation / rehabilitation works in high conservation priority areas (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (High priority)
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