What level of expectation is there for a proponent to demonstrate that rabbits are a threat to a listed EPBC Act species?
The business plan outlines the investment scope relating to rabbits which is focused on the regeneration and recovery of critically endangered and endangered species and communities as listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), some of which are identified in Table 6 of the business plan. Proponents should be able to demonstrate the impacts of rabbits on one of these species in a particular area and how their project will assist in the rehabilitation of these species through a long term commitment to control rabbits. Projects that best meet this target and can demonstrate “the cost-effectiveness of any control method used” and “how this control method will be measured” would be considered for funding.
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