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Threats and challenges to Australian Government priority species Analysis of known threats to the Investment Priority species in the Region (as outlined in relevant recovery plans, and DPIPWE Threatened Species Link records) as well as potential mitigation options are summarised in Table 5. Table 5: Threats and mitigation options for priority threatened species in the Cradle Coast Region Listed threatened species
Habitat preference in region
Threats in the region
Identified NRM mitigation options appropriate to the region
Australasian Bittern
Wetlands with dense reed beds and rushes.
Loss of habitat.
Community-based monitoring programs to gain greater understanding of location and characteristics of habitat for the Bittern. Identification of core habitat areas. Use of community awareness and management agreements to encourage the protection of habitat areas.
Eastern Barred Bandicoot
Mosaic habitat of grassy woodlands and pasture often with significant amounts of cover provided by shrubby weeds such as Gorse and Blackberry.
Blanket removal of native and weedy shrub cover.
Awareness programs promoting the vulnerability of the species to insensitive land development.
Conversion of native grassland and grassy woodland habitat.
Use of community awareness and management agreements to encourage the protection of habitat areas.
Feral predators (cats, dogs). Toxoplasmosis. Drought.
Cat trapping/ management. Roadkill signage / virtual fencing. Population monitoring to identify stronghold areas for the population.
Roadkill. Eastern Curlew
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Sheltered coasts, especially estuaries, bays, harbours, inlets and coastal lagoons, with large intertidal mudflats or sandflats. Eastern Curlews roost on sandy spits and islets, especially on dry beach sand near the high-water mark, and among coastal vegetation including low saltmarsh. Breed in Russia and visit the Cradle Coast for summer feeding.
Loss of feeding habitat. Feral predators (cats, dogs).
NRM STRATEGY 2030 ATTACHMENTS: CRADLE COAST TASMANIA
Community awareness programs focussed on the importance of coastal saltmarsh and wetlands for migratory bird habitat, using Eastern Curlew as an icon species. Mapping of core feeding habitat for Eastern Curlew in the Region. Saltmarsh restoration programs including Rice Grass control. Shorebird monitoring programs to improve understanding of habitat preferences and population dynamics of the species.
