2023-03-07 - P&E Agenda - Item 4 - Attachment 1 - Environmental Services - Threatened Fauna Recovery Road Map

implement existing management recommendations. Typical elements and tasks that may be required in the
development Threatened Species Recovery Action Plan include;
   ➢ Review of species conservation advice
   ➢ Consolidation of (regional) population baseline monitoring data
   ➢ Review of species biology, ecology, distribution and habitat requirements
   ➢ Identification of the current and future threatening processes likely to impact species viability
   ➢ Review of existing research, management strategies and recommendations (stakeholder consultation)
   ➢ Identification of limitations or opportunities to management recommendations under planning and policy
   ➢ The identification of any social or economic considerations
   ➢ As required, the joint development of new conservation strategies alongside relevant stakeholders
   ➢ Joint implementation of management recommendations and monitoring programs
   ➢ The periodic review (and improvement) of the Recovery Action Plan under key performance indicators


10.3.1 Co-benefit species of the Noosa Nine (Mary River turtle and Mary River cod)

Where opportunities lie for co-benefit management outcomes across species, Council will actively ensure viable
opportunities are pursued. One example may be the opportunity to target both Mary River turtle (priority species
two of this Road Map) and the Mary River cod simultaneously. Both species share similar habitat types, may be
surveyed for collectively, benefit from the similar management interventions and often share the same funding
streams. Furthermore, species that were scored highly by the Expert Panel but were unable to be included in the
Noosa Nine (such as the Mary River Cod) will be afforded extra consideration for such opportunities.


10.3.2 Periodic review

Threatened Species Recovery Action Plans must undergo periodic review to ensure their effectiveness under
evolving threats, and as new population data or funding opportunities becomes available. Review may also be
required when longitudinal studies indicate notable changes in a species population or distribution.

Pre-determine key performance indicators (KPIs) will be used to evaluate species and habitat recovery progress,
and to identify when management or monitoring actions may need to be reviewed. Metrics used will be species
specific, however examples of KPIs that will be used for the Noosa Nine may include;
    • Habitat and ecosystem condition changes
    • Annual (census) population trends
    • Breeding effort and success
    • Type and quantity of human / wildlife interactions
    • Active community and stakeholder involvement
    • Longitudinal population and distribution monitoring data trends
    • Success in attaining available funding streams, such as grants.


10.4     Key milestones, implementation timeline and resources
Provided below is an Anticipated Delivery Schedule (Figure 5), which identifies the key milestones, timelines and
the resources required to implement the recommendations provided in this Road Map, over the remaining seven-
year life of the NES.