Braysher et al. Tahbilk N/A Discusses some Generalised Use a mobile Williams’ Carp separation (2008) Lagoon, physical control conceptual model cage to target various migration Victoria techniques and of Carp life history, bottlenecks (i.e. road crossing, (162 ha) promotes an including potential structures); institute formal integrated approach control strategies monitoring, reporting, maintenance, and to Carp control for each stage; Carp disposal program. Collect baseline potential risks and data for native fish. Formalise Recommends the benefits for native responsibilities for operation. use of flow to flora and fauna benefit native Develop sophisticated flow-control catfish and is options for restoring flows to the lagoon suggestive of how while limiting Carp recruitment and flows can be maximising benefits for native fish delivered to ecology. Install Carp vertical screens in disadvantage Carp flow-control structures. Utilise an adaptive management approach to account for the flexible life history of Carp and demonstrate Carp management approaches to the community. Implement a monitoring and evaluation program that will demonstrate the effects of Carp management. This should include the installation of PIT tag readers and the development of a small multi-agency team to lead restoration initiatives. *DSE (2003b) N/A Considers restriction of N/A Recommendation presented as a management Lakes Carp entry objective: Ramsar Site investigate the effectiveness of (955 ha in 12 mechanisms for restricting the entry of lakes) Carp, while allowing native fish to enter Hattah Lakes via Chalk Creek, with a view to selecting a cost-effective control mechanism.
Braysher et al. (2008) Tahbilk Lagoon, Victoria (162 ha) N/A Discusses some physical control techniques and promotes an integrated approach to Carp control Recommends the use of flow to benefit native catfish and is suggestive of how flows can be delivered to disadvantage Carp Generalised conceptual model of Carp life history, including potential control strategies for each stage; potential risks and benefits for native flora and fauna Use a mobile Williams’ Carp separation cage to target various migration bottlenecks (i.e. road crossing, structures); institute formal monitoring, reporting, maintenance, and Carp disposal program. Collect baseline data for native fish. Formalise responsibilities for operation. Develop sophisticated flow-control options for restoring flows to the lagoon while limiting Carp recruitment and maximising benefits for native fish ecology. Install Carp vertical screens in flow-control structures. Utilise an adaptive management approach to account for the flexible life history of Carp and demonstrate Carp management approaches to the community. Implement a monitoring and evaluation program that will demonstrate the effects of Carp management. This should include the installation of PIT tag readers and the development of a small multi-agency team to lead restoration initiatives. *DSE (2003b) Lakes Ramsar Site (955 ha in 12 lakes) N/A Considers restriction of Carp entry N/A Recommendation presented as a management objective: investigate the effectiveness of mechanisms for restricting the entry of Carp, while allowing native fish to enter Hattah Lakes via Chalk Creek, with a view to selecting a cost-effective control mechanism.
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