Wetland (non-TEC) The occurrence of freshwater spring Identify, map and undertake flora High vegetation wetlands surveys of freshwater spring wetlands at the site Occurrence, species assemblages Identify, map and undertake flora High including non-vascular plants), area, surveys of any non-forested and variation in non-forested peatlands peatlands and other wetland types at (fens) and other Ramsar wetland types. the site Fauna Waterbirds Comprehensive studies of waterbird Ongoing seasonal (at least biannual) High species and numbers have not been waterbird surveys within the site to undertaken since the 1980s, before the establish and monitor current natural water level was restored in Little waterbird numbers and species Llangothlin Lagoon. present, and assessment of the results to determine any changes in adverse times (e.g. droughts). Long-term waterbird breeding data. Ongoing seasonal surveys to Medium document waterbird breeding within the site. Significance of LLNR for the bue-billed Ongoing targeted surveys of Low duck duck numbers and breeding at the site and analysis in a regional context. Threatened species The population dynamics and breeding Seasonal targeted surveys (including High behaviour of the Australasian bittern at bird call surveys) to determine the the site are unknown population size and behaviour of this species at the site. Potential for natural reoccurrance of the Periodic targeted surveys to identify Low nationally endangered yellow-spotted any presence of this species bell frog, while low, is still uncertain. Other fauna Significance as a refuge from adverse Complete desktop assessment, and Low conditions for non-waterbird fauna targeted surveys if required. Comprehensive fauna data Targeted fauna surveys to identify Low water-dependent vertebrates, invertebrates and microbes. 10. Key monitoring needs As a signatory to the Ramsar Convention, has made a commitment to maintain the ecological character of its Ramsar sites. Whilst there is no explicit requirement for monitoring the site, a monitoring program would provide data to assist in assessing changes to the site, and thereby to determine if the ecological character is being maintained. The ECD identifies the monitoring site’s needs for critical components and processes and for assessing against the LACs. The purpose of the monitoring recommended in this ECD is to: Identify objectives for monitoring critical components, processes, services or threats; Recommend indicators or measures to be used and the frequency of monitoring; Provide priorities for monitoring; and Address key knowledge gaps identified for the site. Table 10.1 Monitoring recommendations for LLNR Ramsar site
Wetland (non-TEC) vegetation The occurrence of freshwater spring wetlands Occurrence, species assemblages including non-vascular plants), area, and variation in non-forested peatlands (fens) and other Ramsar wetland types. Identify, map and undertake flora surveys of freshwater spring wetlands at the site Identify, map and undertake flora surveys of any non-forested peatlands and other wetland types at the site High High Fauna Waterbirds Threatened species Other fauna Comprehensive studies of waterbird species and numbers have not been undertaken since the 1980s, before the natural water level was restored in Little Llangothlin Lagoon. Long-term waterbird breeding data. Significance of LLNR for the bue-billed duck Ongoing seasonal (at least biannual) waterbird surveys within the site to establish and monitor current waterbird numbers and species present, and assessment of the results to determine any changes in adverse times (e.g. droughts). Ongoing seasonal surveys to document waterbird breeding within the site. Ongoing targeted surveys of duck numbers and breeding at the site and analysis in a regional context. High Medium Low The population dynamics and breeding behaviour of the Australasian bittern at the site are unknown Potential for natural reoccurrance of the nationally endangered yellow-spotted bell frog, while low, is still uncertain. Seasonal targeted surveys (including bird call surveys) to determine the population size and behaviour of this species at the site. Periodic targeted surveys to identify any presence of this species High Low Significance as a refuge from adverse conditions for non-waterbird fauna Comprehensive fauna data Complete desktop assessment, and targeted surveys if required. Targeted fauna surveys to identify water-dependent vertebrates, invertebrates and microbes. Low Low 10. Key monitoring needs As a signatory to the Ramsar Convention, has made a commitment to maintain the ecological character of its Ramsar sites. Whilst there is no explicit requirement for monitoring the site, a monitoring program would provide data to assist in assessing changes to the site, and thereby to determine if the site’s ecological character is being maintained. The ECD identifies the monitoring needs for critical components and processes and for assessing against the LACs. The purpose of the monitoring recommended in this ECD is to: Identify objectives for monitoring critical components, processes, services or threats; Recommend indicators or measures to be used and the frequency of monitoring; Provide priorities for monitoring; and Address key knowledge gaps identified for the site. Table 10.1 Monitoring recommendations for LLNR Ramsar site
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