2020-09-14 GC Agenda - Item 7 - Attachment 2 - Independent Scientific Review of Monitoring and Evaluation Plan

                                                                                                                        Source of   Assessment and
    #           Prompt                            Notes
                                                                                                                        information recommendations.
                        Outcomes                 consistent with the program logic approach adopted by Australian
                         (biophysical,            Natural Resource Management programs7
                         ecological,
                                                         Outputs have been identified in the Project Plan (as
                         community
                                                          deliverables).
                         engagement); and
                                                         Outcomes are identified as objectives in the MER Plan.
                        Impacts
                         (environmental,                 Impacts are identified in both the targets and goals of the
                         social and economic)             MER Plan.
    3           Are there any underpinning        A comprehensive operational risk assessment is provided in the        Project       Assumed to be met.
                assumptions or potential          Project Plan.                                                         Plan. Table
                externalities/disruptions/risks                                                                         10. Pg. 40-
                                                  The MER Plan proves an assessment of reputational risks
                that should be considered                                                                               44
                                                  associated with the restoration project.
                further (e.g. monitored)?
                                                                                                                        MER Plan
                                                  No specific biophysical, ecological or socio-economic risks are
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                                                  identified in the Project Plan or MER Plan.
                                                  It is reasonable to assume that these risks have been considered
                                                  and addressed through the following activities:
                                                  TNC Restoration Scoping Study (2015);
                                                  USC experimental trials (2018-20);
                                                  Other TNC oyster restoration experiences in Australia and
                                                  internationally; and
                                                  Oversight of the TAG and additional experts.
    4           Have project legacy issues        Legacy is extent to which project impacts will continue over time     Project       Largely met.
                been identified and               after funding ceases (Roberts et al., 2018). The Project Plan and     Plan and
                addressed (including

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    https://www.mdba.gov.au/sites/default/files/archived/proposed/NRM-MERI-Framework.pdf


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