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Criterion 3 – Ecosystem health and vitality Weeds, feral animals and disease Indicator 3.1.a: Area and percent of forest affected by processes or agents that may change ecosystem health and vitality (narrative as interim) (UNE, LNE, Eden, Southern regions) Indicator 3.1: List of biological factors influencing forest health and vitality, including weeds, feral animals, insects and disease (Eden region) 34 Forests NSW spent approximately $700 000 towards the control of a feral animals and noxious or environmental weeds in the UNE, LNE, Eden and Southern regions. This was similar to the effort made the previous year. All FA areas have supplementary weed and feral animal management plans in place with associated schedules. During 2007–2008, the PWG of DECC continued to use weed control programs in parks and in targeted catchment areas, areas where threatened species are vulnerable to weeds and pests, along roads, and in high-visitation recreation areas. Programs and planning were developed and implemented in partnership with the NSW Department of Primary Industries, catchment management authorities (CMAs) and other organisations and landholders. The effect of feral animals, invasive pests, overabundant native species and weeds on ecosystem health on public lands is a continuing concern for land managers. The problem requires sustained, long-term management. Feral animals, animal pests, and noxious or environmental weeds can cause financial losses to agriculture and other industries and can damage areas of environmental and cultural significance. To maintain and improve biodiversity and productive capacity, DECC and Forests NSW continue to carry out efforts to control noxious weeds, feral animals (including introduced predators), pests and diseases. Control programs often take place in cooperation with other land management agencies and neighbours. Forests NSW and PWG do not have data on the area and percentage of native forest affected by negative agents. Forests NSW continues to provide information for this indicator by reporting expenditure for targeted weed and feral animal species across its estate. PWG continues to provide information for this indicator by providing case studies of pest and weed control programs in regions. In addition, every three years, PWG assesses how weeds and pest animals are being managed across the DECC reserve system, and how effective that management has been at reducing their negative impacts. In 2007–2008, Forests NSW directed approximately $700 000 towards the control of a range of negative agents across more than 1.6 million ha of State forest in the UNE, LNE, Eden and Southern regions. Of the total amount spent, 37% was on controlling pest animals, introduced predators and feral animals and 63% on weed control. Pest animal management is integrated into Forests NSW ESFM Plans, which were published in 2005. Supplementary Pest Animal Management Plans have been produced for UNE and Southern regions for 2006–2011. The supplementary plans contain details of objectives, strategies, actions and cooperative arrangements with other government agencies, land managers and neighbouring land NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS
owners for the control of priority pest animals. Forests NSW regions produce annual Pest Animal Management Programs, in close cooperation with stakeholders, to maximise program delivery across the landscape. The programs are developed through meetings and correspondence, as does their integration with programs of other parties. See details on various programs within the regions below. Data and discussion PWG DECC information below was sourced from PWG Northern Branch (BMAD information) and the DECC Annual Report 2007–08 (weed, pest and Phytophthora information). In 2006–2007, PWG used data from the SoP qualitative assessment to report on some indicators, which cannot be reported on in similar detail until the next SoP assessment. Noxious and environmental weeds DECC–PWG In 2004–2005 and 2006–2007 this indicator was reported on for all regions using data from the SoP qualitative assessment so as to align the two reporting processes. As a SoP survey did not take place in 2007–2008, reporting on this indicator did not occur. During 2007–2008, the PWG of DECC continued to use weed control programs in parks. For example, in Wollemi, Yengo and Werakata NPs located in the LNE region, a weed control program targeted mother-of-millions, bridal creeper, prickly pear, lantana, blackberry and tree of heaven. In the Southern region, weed control programs were used in targeted catchments, along roads, high visitation/recreation areas and areas where certain threatened species are vulnerable from weed invasion. Volunteer groups (e.g. Talbingo and District Bushwalking Group and the Oldfields Caretaker Group) were encouraged to assist in weed control. Snowy Hydro Limited and the PWG of DECC worked collaboratively to regenerate former Snowy Hydro Scheme sites, for which weed control is a major component. The Roads and Traffic Authority and the PWG of DECC are also working in conjunction to reduce roadside weeds in Kosciuszko NP. During 2007–2008, the PWG and other areas of DECC in partnership with the NSW Department of Primary Industries worked with Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) to identify regional priorities for the control of environmental weeds. Workshops were held to identify and rank areas to guide CMA investment in weed control where biodiversity benefits would be greatest. These resulted in strategies such as the draft Northern Rivers Invasive Plants Action Strategy (www.northcoastweeds.org.au/nr-weed-action-strategy.htm). Statewide monitoring protocols are being developed so the recovery of native species can be measured following weed control. The draft Plan to Protect Environmental Assets from Lantana, developed jointly by DECC and the QLD Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, was completed in 2007–2008. This plan establishes a national framework to guide and coordinate Australia’s response to lantana invasions in native ecosystems and is due to go on public exhibition by June 2009. During the development of this plan, workshops were held throughout Qld and NSW to determine the native biodiversity at risk from lantana. Species ranking and site selection processes were developed, ecological communities and native plant and animal species (including those listed as threatened) at risk from lantana were identified, native NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS 35
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