Action title
|
Scientific name
|
Common name
|
Type of species
|
Priority |
Census population on Lord Howe Island at least once every five years. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Animal >
Birds |
Medium
|
Eradicate rats from Lord Howe Island in accordance with Ship rat KTP Operational Plan. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Animal >
Birds |
Medium
|
Ensure appropriate environmental assessment is undertaken when assessing development proposals. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Liaise with leaseholders and visitors regarding protection and management of remnant and significant vegetation in the settlement area. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Provide assistance for leaseholders to protect significant remnant vegetation in the settlement area. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Encourage invertebrate and vertebrate habitat protection in the settlement area. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Minimise impacts of Kentia palm seed collecting. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Educate residents and visitors on the potential impacts of collection on the biodiversity value of fauna of the LHIG. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Conduct a review of legislation to ensure there is adequate legislative power, particularly in regard to invertebrates to prevent illegal collection. Lobby for changes to legislation. Amend Regulations where appropriate and possible. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Ensure that appropriate LHIB staff have statutory authority and training to undertake law enforcement activities. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
LHIB to enhance relationships with regulatory authorities concerned with the trade of biological materials. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Ensure appropriate licences are issued for persons undertaking collections for research purposes. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Establish a list of terrestrial invertebrates of the LHIG that may have commercial value. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Investigate the feasibility of commercial captive breeding of terrestrial invertebrates in terms of a biodiversity benefit. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Restrict access to offshore islands that are significant for invertebrate species, particularly Balls Pyramid, Blackburn and Roach Islands. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Establish protocols to keep significant invertebrate localities secure. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Promote visitor awareness of the importance to stay on walking tracks. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Establish an appropriate hygiene protocols for access to Mount Gower. This would include options such as cleaning of footwear. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Investigate options for placement of composting toilet at the entrance to the Mount Gower walking track. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Ensure researchers are aware of sensitive areas prior to field work commencing. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Encourage tourists, residents, researchers and management staff to adopt minimal impact bushwalking practices. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Protect threatened plant habitats from adverse impacts of visitation. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Monitor areas identified at risk from climate change. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Establish monitoring sites in as many "at risk" areas as possible, including Mangroves, Sallywood Swamp Forest, cloud forest, high parts of the northern hills. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Establish long-term monitoring sites of terrestrial invertebrates and selected flora (including non-vascular flora) along an altitudinal gradient in the southern mountains. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Develop and implement a monitoring program to assess the impacts of climate change on invertebrate lifecycles and ‘at risk’ flora e.g. Knicker Nut, Chamaesyce psammogeton, Geniostoma huttonii, Polystichum moorei, and Xylosma parvifolium. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Establish a climate monitoring station at higher altitudes. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Investigate options for securing species identified as most at risk from climate change. Investigate propagation and ex-situ storage techniques for species restricted to cloud forests, including both seed banking and living collections. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Prepare nominations for species, populations, ecological communities or critical habitat as required. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Assess the appropriateness of nominating vegetation communities identified as being of conservation concern. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Assess the appropriateness of nominating identified invertebrates as threatened. This includes seven endemic ant species, 38 endemic beetles, and nine endemic spiders. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Habitat of Knicker Nut, Calystegia affinis, Chamaesyce psammogeton and Polystichum moorei in settlement area must be protected from clearing and fenced where possible to protect from trampling or grazing. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Grass invasion, specifically Kikuyu, is impacting the viability of the Calystegia affinis population at Old Settlement. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Control the introduced Buffalo and Kikuyu grasses threatening the Caesalpinia bonduc population at Neds Beach. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Cherry Guava, Crofton Weed and Tiger Lily to be controlled in Carmichaelia exsul sites. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Weed control in Chamaesyce psammogeton sites will need to be opportunistically undertaken to new weed species incursion. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Coprosma inopinata habitat should be monitored for any weed incursions, and any weeds treated as a priority. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Control Crofton weed and Tiger Lily in Polystichum moorei habitat in the southern mountains where sites are accessible. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Undertake monitoring of threatened flora populations. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Establish ex-situ populations of threatened flora. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Control introduced invertebrates that are impacting upon threatened flora in settlement area. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Adverse impacts from tourism at the Calystegia affinis site to be minimised, and the boardwalk in the area to be maintained. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Impacts of visitation at Caesalpinia bonduc sites needs to be monitored and any adverse impacts need to be minimised, by either signage or fencing. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Access to the southern population of Coprosma inopinata should be restricted to essential research and management only and access permitted only with information on how to minimise adverse impacts on site. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Conduct priority fauna species research. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Conduct research on the ecology of the LHI Currawong. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Design and implement monitoring programs to evaluate effectiveness of recovery actions on listed threatened fauna. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Zone all mapped Flesh-footed Shearwater nesting habitat as Environmental Protection or significant vegetation. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Rehabilitate areas within grazing leases where Flesh-footed Shearwaters are continuing to nest as well as additional areas where possible that are within the 1978 mapped distribution. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Protect and enhance habitat for the Lord Howe Island Silvereye. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Enhance and protect habitat for the LHI Wood-eating Cockroach. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Protect and enhance Lord Howe Island Earthworm habitat through minimising access to stream edges by visitors to Mount Gower. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Protect habitat of the White-bellied Storm-petrel and Kermadec Petrel breeding populations on Balls Pyramid through restricting access. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Protect and enhance Red-tailed Tropicbird habitat. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Protect and enhance Little Shearwater habitat. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Maintain existing rodent baiting program and review with regard to expanding the program to seasonally cover seasonal breeding areas for affected sea birds. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Ensure strict quarantine protocols are implemented for access to all offshore islands to prevent rodents from establishing on these islands. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Promote the re-establishment of White-bellied Storm-petrel and Kermadec Petrel breeding populations on the main Island through rodent eradication or control on Mount Gower. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Assess the impact of the introduced Masked Owl predation on threatened fauna. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Reduce the amount of plastic bags in use on LHIG and encourage their responsible disposal. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Provide support to efforts to reduce bycatch of sea birds by long-line fishing operations. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Implement the Lord Howe Island Phasmid Interim Recovery Actions. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Implement the Lord Howe Placostylus recovery actions. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Protect habitat of the Lord Howe Island Gecko and Lord Howe Island Skink. Developments that would remove habitat for these two species would require assessment under the EP&A Act 1979 and the Commonwealth EPBC Act 1999. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Determine the distribution and status of the Lord Howe Island Gecko and Lord Howe Island Skink where the two species are likely but not known to occur (Admiralty Group, Gower Island and Muttonbird Island). |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Design and enforce quarantine protocols for residents and visitors travelling to offshore islands to minimise the risk that rodents, the introduced skink and frog, diseases and pathogens are not introduced to offshore islands. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
The biology and ecology of at least one population for the LHI Gecko and LHI skink should be studied. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Investigate the impact of the Grass Skink and the Bleating Tree Frog on the main island on the Lord Howe Island Skink and Lord Howe Island Gecko. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Implement the Lord Howe Island Woodhen Recovery Plan. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Implement the high priority components of the LHIB Quarantine Strategy on the Lord Howe Island Group and mainland departure points (managing threats and habitats). |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Implement the remaining components of the LHIB Quarantine Strategy (managing threats and habitats). |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Implement the LHIB Plant Importation Policy (managing threats and habitat). |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Increase production of local native plants for use in the settlement area. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Develop a rapid response and detection protocol for new introductions of weeds and exotic fauna (managing threats and habitat). |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Regularly update mapping to reflect outcomes from implementation programs and review effectiveness of implementation programs on annual basis. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Complete Lord Howe Island Multi species management plan by 2006. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Develop and implement measures to minimise the impacts of introduced flora and fauna pathogens (managing threats and habitat). |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Develop and implement a set of phytosanitary guidelines for walkers to minimise the risk of introducing pests, weeds and disease to the LHIG. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Develop and implement a strategy to control the spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi in the settlement area (managing threats and habitat). |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Conduct a detailed survey for the presence of Phytophthora cinnamomi. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Test LHIG native species potential to be susceptible to Phytophthora cinnamomi. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Implement the high priority tasks in the LHIB Strategic Plan for Weed Management. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Implement other tasks of the LHI Strategic Plan for Weed Management. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Continue weed mapping programs to include problem species that have not been mapped, e.g. distribution of exotic grasses on offshore islands. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Continue inventory and monitoring of weed distribution and spread. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Develop a weed monitoring program. This program would identify key points to be monitored and include feedback loops. Monitoring outcomes should be mapped to provide data for future analyses. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Investigate and implement funding incentive schemes for weed management on leases in settlement area. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Identify and implement safe techniques and training in remote and dangerous terrain. Target weed species include Bitou Bush, Crofton Weed and Tiger Lily. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Monitor weed spread and distribution. Weed spread and distribution to be monitored on a regular basis to provide information on weed status in remote areas. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Establish a rapid response protocol to control any outbreaks of significant weeds such as Cherry Guava in the southern mountains. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Prepare promotional material and activity program to increase weed awareness for both islanders and visitors. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Run tours visiting weed management sites. Any profits made should be used for further weed management. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Continue regular weed inspections of leases in settlement area. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Ensure careful use of herbicide in invertebrate hotspot areas and threatened flora and fauna habitat. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Use a gradual approach to weed control in invertebrate hotspot areas so that invertebrates have an opportunity to move or recover in untreated or previously treated areas. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Ensure staff and volunteers are adequately trained in herbicide use and are using the most effective and target-specific chemical and application methods. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Support research into the control and biology of major weed species of Lord Howe Island, including research into weed control techniques. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Investigate current research into the biological control of weed species, particularly Crofton Weed and Tiger Lily, which are problems in inaccessible areas. Initiate and support any funding proposals for research in this area. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
LHIB staff to work with leaseholders to undertake weed control, in conjunction with revegetation in degraded Sallywood Swamp Forest sites 1, 2, 4 and 5 as identified in plan. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Conduct bush regeneration sweeps, and control key weed species at Transit Hill. Key weeds to target include Cherry Guava, Cotoneaster, Pittosporum, Ground Asparagus and Climbing Asparagus. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Monitor for incursions by new weed species on Transit Hill. Any new outbreaks to be treated as a priority. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Control Bitou Bush on the cliff lines of the northern hills of Malabar due to its predicted impact on sea birds. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Control Bridal Creeper on Malabar, particularly Malabar Ridge. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Conduct a Kikuyu control program on Dawson's Point, undertaken in conjunction with replacement by the native grass species Poa poiformis. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Conduct a broad weed control program on Malabar, focus on Ground Asparagus and Climbing Asparagus, and also monitor and control any escaping weeds e.g. Privet ligustrum sinense, Cotoneaster, Grevillea robusta. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Control exotic grasses on coastal dunes at Blinky Beach and Lagoon Foreshores particularly in the habitat of the endangered plant Chamaesyce psammogeton. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Control exotic species e.g. Ipomea cairica and Euphorbia paralias where necessary, particularly in the habitat of the endangered plant Chamaesyce psammogeton. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Monitor for any new weed species on coastal dunes and remove as appropriate. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Exotic grass invasion to be controlled on offshore islands. Target weed species include Kikuyu and Rhodes Grass. Exotic species to be replaced with appropriate native species. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Monitor for any new weed species on offshore islands, particularly of exotic grasses. Any new weed species to be treated as a priority. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Control weeds in remnant vegetation, and particularly significant vegetation communities in settlement area including Mangrove, Lowland Mixed Forest, Poa poiformis and Greybark-Blackbutt on calcarenite/coral sand. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Control weeds in significant watercourses.
Significant watercourses include those at Old Settlement, Cobby's Creek, the Soldiers Creek basin of the southern settlement area. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Control weeds in selected priority sites in settlement area including from Neds Beach to Middle Beach and Blinky Beach,. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Control exotic grasses at Lagoon foreshores, Lovers Bay, Old Settlement and Ned's Beach. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Continue the current procedure by the LHIB to remove Norfolk Island Pines that are less than 6m. Encourage the removal of larger Norfolk Island Pines outside of areas that have been identified as culturally significant for the Norfolk Island Pine. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Bush regeneration sweeps to be undertaken in the southern mountains chiefly to control Cherry Guava, Cotoneaster, Ochna and Ground Asparagus and to monitor and treat incursions of any new weed species. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Control exotic grasses and replace with native grass at Muttonbird Point. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Control Crofton Weed and Tiger Lily in the habitat of the endangered plant Carmichaelia exsul at Eddies Cave, Mt Gower. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Control of Crofton Weed on southern mountains, where accessible, and in priority communities including Waterfall Cliff, Upland Freshwater Stream, Dracophyllum-Metrosideros and Mixed Fern and Herb communities. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Control of other key weed species (Tiger Lily, Cherry Guava, Cotoneaster, Ochna, Ground Asparagus and Bitou Bush) in southern mountains where accessible. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
At Little Island undertake control of Tiger Lily, Castor Oil, Crofton Weed, Cherry Guava and Paspalum. Encourage regeneration of native species. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Implement the high priority actions from the Lord Howe Island Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Undertake remaining components from the Lord Howe Island Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Revegetate selected degraded high conservation priority sites in Settlement area. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Encourage revegetation of selected Sallywood Swamp Forest Sites. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Encourage revegetation of Mangrove communities. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Encourage revegetation of selected watercourse areas. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Encourage revegetation of cleared areas where appropriate. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Use best-practice regeneration principles. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Establish a monitoring program for revegetation projects. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Establish monitoring programs measure the success of programs. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Establish a set of marked photo points in a range of sites to assist with the monitoring of revegetation projects. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Undertake quadrat or transect sampling to measure changes to vegetation including species composition, height and canopy cover. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Control the impacts of trampling, browsing and grazing by domestic stock by fencing selected Sallywood Swamp Forest, Mangrove and watercourse communities in settlement area. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Encourage fencing of other patches of remnant vegetation from domestic stock. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Implement erosion control measures in fenced areas wherever necessary. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Plant a buffer of hardy species on the edges of significant remnant vegetation patches, particularly those suffering from dieback. Natural regeneration of native species should also be encouraged on the edges of remnant vegetation patches. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Control introduced rodents. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Continue introduced rodent current baiting program. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Review existing baiting program to include additional baiting sites for biodiversity based outcomes. Consider inclusion of additional areas identified above. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Design and implement a monitoring program to evaluate the effectiveness of the program on reducing the threat of rodent predation on target species and locations. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Eradicate introduced rodents. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Continue studies where necessary to investigate rodent eradication. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Prepare a Species Impact Statement (under the TSC Act) for the proposal to eradicate introduced rodents. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Continue to evaluate opportunities to use rodent specific toxins. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Conduct research into the impacts of introduced vertebrate fauna on the biodiversity of the LHIG and investigate techniques for control or eradication. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Investigate degree of threat through competition and predation posed by: the Australian Kestrel, Backbird, Bleating Tree-frog, Buff-Banded Rail, Feral Pigeon, Grass Skink, Mask Owl and Song thrush. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Investigate techniques and feasibility of control or eradication for each species, based on the level of threat each species poses to native species of the LHIG. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Implement control or eradication techniques where available, feasible and effective. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Conduct research into the impacts of introduced invertebrate fauna on the biodiversity of the LHIG and, investigate techniques for control or eradication. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Investigate the threat posed by introduced invertebrates through targeted monitoring sites and research. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Investigate techniques and feasibility for control or eradication based on the level of threat each species poses to the native species of the LHIG. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Implement control or eradication techniques where available, feasible and effective. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Investigate control methods for the Arsipoda beetle on Calystegia affinis site on Max Nicholls track. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
If control methods for the Arsipoda beetle are found that are effective and that do not pose a risk to Calystegia affinis, undertake a control program. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Monitor water quality in identified creek lines. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Monitor waste pollution including from the waste generation plant, runoff or aerial dispersal of chemicals/fertilisers used on Golf Course and other grassed areas. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Conduct checks to ensure that septic systems are functioning appropriately. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Investigate options for relocating septic systems away from creek lines. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Investigate options for alternative sewerage management e.g. composting toilets or clean technologies for onsite water treatment. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
High
|
Enhance positive interaction and reduce negative interactions between humans and the LHI Woodhen. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Low
|
Promote awareness to residents of Lord Howe Island of the threat to native species posed by Feral Pigeons. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|
Control or eradicate the Feral Pigeon population. |
Pterodroma solandri |
Providence Petrel |
Multiple
|
Medium
|