Explore opportunities for research into causes of eucalypt dieback, especially Red Ironbark. Conduct soil tests for Cinnamon Fungus in any affected areas to eliminate as a cause of vegetation decline. Habitat and Fauna Conservation Protect vegetation and wildlife corridors within surrounding land as part of encouraging a greater habitat network. Design any fencing around and within the reserve system to allow faunal movement both underneath and over fences. Undertake a fauna survey of the reserves. Design and implement a monitoring methodology after the fauna survey has been completed and issues are known. Take measures, including community education, to prevent straying of domestic cats and dogs into the reserves. Pest Plants Prioritise weed control to: keep biodiversity hot spots weed free; maintain the existing condition of reference areas; and to rehabilitate degraded areas. Ensure contractors have sufficient specialist bush regenerators suitably qualified and skilled in management of sensitive areas to undertake weed control, particularly in biodiversity hot spots and core areas. Establish a monitoring and record-keeping system for weed infestations. Liaise with adjoining private and public landowners with a view to negotiating an integrated approach to pest issues (see also 11 below). Explore opportunities for information provision, education and resource assistance for owners of nearby properties to better manage potentially threatening weeds. Pest Animals Prioritise rabbit control in all reserves as indicated in individual reserve reports. Facilitate co-ordinated rabbit control with neighbouring landholders. Take all necessary measures to preclude domestic from the reserves.
Explore opportunities for research into causes of eucalypt dieback, especially Red Ironbark. Conduct soil tests for Cinnamon Fungus in any affected areas to eliminate as a cause of vegetation decline. Habitat and Fauna Conservation Protect vegetation and wildlife corridors within surrounding land as part of encouraging a greater habitat network. Design any fencing around and within the reserve system to allow faunal movement both underneath and over fences. Undertake a fauna survey of the reserves. Design and implement a monitoring methodology after the fauna survey has been completed and issues are known. Take measures, including community education, to prevent straying of domestic cats and dogs into the reserves. Pest Plants Prioritise weed control to: keep biodiversity hot spots weed free; maintain the existing condition of reference areas; and to rehabilitate degraded areas. Ensure contractors have sufficient specialist bush regenerators suitably qualified and skilled in management of sensitive areas to undertake weed control, particularly in biodiversity hot spots and core areas. Establish a monitoring and record-keeping system for weed infestations. Liaise with adjoining private and public landowners with a view to negotiating an integrated approach to pest issues (see also 11 below). Explore opportunities for information provision, education and resource assistance for owners of nearby properties to better manage potentially threatening weeds. Pest Animals Prioritise rabbit control in all reserves as indicated in individual reserve reports. Facilitate co-ordinated rabbit control with neighbouring landholders. Take all necessary measures to preclude domestic from the reserves.
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