Conduct priority Investigate implied negative interactions of DELWP research projects as eastern gambusia on Galaxias (see specified Westbury 1995; Koster 1997). Investigate implied negative interactions of oriental weatherloach on Dwarf Galaxias. Further investigate the ability of Dwarf Galaxias to aestivate (see Coleman in prep). Clarify/review taxonomy An understanding of taxonomy of eastern and DELWP western populations is gained and information incorporated into captive and field-based re- covery management. Gain increased understanding of threats and Assess threats DELWP the effectiveness of threat abatement; knowledge used to inform management actions to achieve increases in the size and area of occupancy by target populations. Engage with key fishing stakeholders, such as Fisheries Victoria, where fishing related impacts are identified. Undertake threat monitoring Monitor sites for possible threats to DELWP inform management. Standard objective Objective explanation To maintain or Identify, increase and guide restoration of habitat increase extent of habitat Action Details Responsible agents Restore habitat Prioritise the protection and restoration of DELWP, habitat at sites supporting Dwarf Galaxias Melbourne Water populations . Develop guidelines for restoration and wetland design. Erect/maintain fence waterways which contain Dwarf Galaxias CMAs, to exclude domestic populations to allow either natural regeneration Melbourne Water stock of riparian zone. Standard objective Objective explanation Increase number of Increase number of Dwarf Galaxias populations populations or individuals Action Details Responsible agents Identify potential sites for Translocation sites are identified. Action statement No. 258 Dwarf Galaxias 12
Conduct priority research projects as specified Investigate implied negative interactions of eastern gambusia on Galaxias (see Westbury 1995; Koster 1997). Investigate implied negative interactions of oriental weatherloach on Dwarf Galaxias. Further investigate the ability of Dwarf Galaxias to aestivate (see Coleman in prep). DELWP Clarify/review taxonomy An understanding of taxonomy of eastern and western populations is gained and information incorporated into captive and field-based re- covery management. DELWP Assess threats Gain increased understanding of threats and the effectiveness of threat abatement; knowledge used to inform management actions to achieve increases in the size and area of occupancy by target populations. Engage with key fishing stakeholders, such as Fisheries Victoria, where fishing related impacts are identified. DELWP Undertake threat monitoring Monitor sites for possible threats to inform management. DELWP Standard objective Objective explanation To maintain or increase extent of habitat Identify, increase and guide restoration of habitat Action Details Responsible agents Restore habitat Prioritise the protection and restoration of habitat at sites supporting Dwarf Galaxias populations . Develop guidelines for restoration and wetland design. DELWP, Melbourne Water Erect/maintain fence to exclude domestic stock waterways which contain Dwarf Galaxias populations to allow either natural regeneration of riparian zone. CMAs, Melbourne Water Standard objective Objective explanation Increase number of populations or individuals Increase number of Dwarf Galaxias populations Action Details Responsible agents Identify potential sites for Translocation sites are identified. Action statement No. 258 Dwarf Galaxias 12
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