Strategy 2 Reduce impacts on spotted, red and Ziebell’s handfish, and their habitat – Research actions Action Description Priority Performance Criteria Responsible Indicative Cost Parties *priority 1 only 2a Develop 2 The effects of coastal and marine DPIPWE - appropriate developments on handfish survival DotE decision and reproduction are considered. Research support tools community Clear guidance that incorporates a and capacity for adaptive management, and includes mitigation measures referral for pollution/siltation, is developed to guidelines for aid decision makers in their coastal/marine consideration of handfish under the developments. assessment and approval process for marine/coastal developments. 2b Assess red 1 Red handfish and Ziebell’s handfish DPIPWE Core and Ziebell’s are both assessed for listing the government handfish for Threatened Species Protection Act business listing under 1995 (Tasmania). the Tasmanian Threatened Species Protection Act. On-ground actions Action Description Priority Performance Criteria Responsible Indicative Cost Parties *priority 1 only Design and 1 Identify locations in which traditional Research $150 000 2c implement a boat moorings are impacting upon community (Map moorings program to spotted handfish habitat. DPIPWE and review reduce the MAST environmentally Investigate options for replacing impacts of public boat moorings with traditional boat alternatives) friendly mooring designs. moorings on spotted $90 000 Consider developing a zoning plan handfish (replacement of restricting the use of moorings habitat. 12 moorings at within marine protected areas. Battery if impacts Develop best practice guidelines for identified) the use of environmentally friendly moorings in sensitive habitats. 2d Conduct a 2 Hold community fora to educate DEP - public recreational boaters, and other awareness water users, about environmental campaign on problems associated with traditional environmental boat moorings and best practice impacts of guidelines for upgrading to traditional boat environmentally friendly moorings. moorings. Design and distribute educational pamphlets on the best practice guidelines for environmentally friendly moorings.
Strategy 2 – Reduce impacts on spotted, red and Ziebell’s handfish, and their habitat Research actions Action Description Priority Performance Criteria Responsible Parties Indicative Cost *priority 1 only 2a Develop appropriate decision support tools and referral guidelines for coastal/marine developments. 2 The effects of coastal and marine developments on handfish survival and reproduction are considered. Clear guidance that incorporates a capacity for adaptive management, and includes mitigation measures for pollution/siltation, is developed to aid decision makers in their consideration of handfish under the assessment and approval process for marine/coastal developments. DPIPWE DotE Research community - 2b Assess red and Ziebell’s handfish for listing under the Tasmanian Threatened Species Protection Act. 1 Red handfish and Ziebell’s handfish are both assessed for listing the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 (Tasmania). DPIPWE Core government business On-ground actions Action Description Priority Performance Criteria Responsible Parties Indicative Cost *priority 1 only 2c Design and implement a program to reduce the impacts of traditional boat moorings on spotted handfish habitat. 1 Identify locations in which traditional boat moorings are impacting upon spotted handfish habitat. Investigate options for replacing public boat moorings with mooring designs. Consider developing a zoning plan restricting the use of moorings within marine protected areas. Develop best practice guidelines for the use of environmentally friendly moorings in sensitive habitats. Research community DPIPWE MAST $150 000 (Map moorings and review environmentally friendly alternatives) $90 000 (replacement of 12 moorings at Battery if impacts identified) 2d Conduct a public awareness campaign on environmental impacts of traditional boat moorings. 2 Hold community fora to educate recreational boaters, and other water users, about environmental problems associated with traditional boat moorings and best practice guidelines for upgrading to environmentally friendly moorings. Design and distribute educational pamphlets on the best practice guidelines for environmentally friendly moorings. DEP -
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