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Species protection

Objective 1.7: Deliver and partner with State and Federal Governments to protect threatened and vulnerable species identified in the Environment Strategy. · 11 initiatives across 4 years

Underway this year

2

1 with disruption at end of March 2026

Delivery record

3 of 7

past initiatives completed · 2 on track, not yet complete

2026–27not started yet
1.7.1 Environmental Conservationno update reported yet
1.7.2 Wildlife Managementno update reported yet
2025–262 initiatives
1.7.1 Threatened Fauna RoadmapQ3 · Minor Disruption · The Noosa Koala Conservation Plan is currently in preliminary draft form. The release of the Draft State Koala Conservation Plan Discussion Paper in early 2026 occurred, which will require review of the Noosa Koala Conservation Plan to ensure consistency and linkage once the State Plan is released. Various on-ground and research actions associated with the current and draft plan are being delivered this year including threat management actions and on- ground works to protect and improve habitat. Scoping of new action plans and timeframes in the new financial year will occur after budget is known for 2026/27.
1.7.2 Flying foxesQ3 · On Track · Trimming works undertaken at Waratah Park. Annual roost monitoring program commenced in January 2026. Landholder subsidy program ongoing and active. Education occurring during peak periods at applicable roosts with resident mailbox drops and roost signage.

Initiatives from previous years

These initiatives have been archived — they are no longer being updated.

2024–253 initiatives · 0 finished on time

1.7.1 Threatened Fauna Roadmap · ended the year with minor disruption

Action Plans for Koala Conservation and Sea Turtle are nearing completion (95%).

1.7.2 Koala Conservation Plan · ended the year with minor disruption

The final draft has been completed and is undergoing internal review in Q1 FY25/26.

1.7.3 Flying foxesQ4 · On Track · SoMI implemented for the Kin Kin roost following community concern due to seasonal increase in flying fox population. Additional resources being applied to monitoring and impact assessment in Q1 of FY25/26.
2023–244 initiatives · 3 finished on time
1.7.1 Threatened Fauna RoadmapQ4 · On Track · Commenced Sea Turtle Conservation Plan and Koala Conservation Plan for delivery Q2 FY25. Completed baseline abundance and distribution for the Great Glider, Mary River Cod and Mary River Turtle (upcoming Conservation Plans for FY25). Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
1.7.2 Flying foxesQ4 · Completed · Program successfully delivered through regular scheduled monitoring of permanent roosts. Increases in population at Waratah Reserve and Wallace Park were managed in accordance with the SoMI through community engagement, increased monitoring and impact assessments for adjacent properties.
1.7.3 Flora and fauna monitoringQ4 · Completed · Continued as part of standard functions.
1.7.4 Ecosystem MappingQ4 · Completed · RE Information has been submitted to Herbarium, but due to resourcing the Herbarium will not be in a position to assess the data for 6-12months. The Noosa Council aspect of this project is now complete.

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Threatened Fauna 5Environmental Protection 4Flying fox management 2ennvironment monitoring 2Koala Conservation Plan 1

Where this sits

This objective is part of Theme 1: Environment, in the 2023-28.