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economic considerations

The major social and economic impacts of this Recovery Plan will be on those who require approval to remove or modify Eastern Bristlebird habitat and are prevented from doing so or are required to modify their proposal by a consent authority. This may include increased costs due to the assessment processes, requirement to provide offset funding, to secure or rehabilitate habitat, or for other threat-mitigation work.

A network of community volunteers participates in Recovery Plan actions, for example surveys. Involvement can provide social benefits with community members and engaged groups having a sense of achievement, inclusion, community spirit

and pride whilst gaining enjoyment and appreciation of their surrounding natural environment. Additional social benefits include encouraging passive recreation, appreciation of natural aesthetic values and increased awareness and appreciation of the cultural values of Traditional Owners.

Cats are a threat to the Eastern Bristlebird. There may be social and economic costs associated with local government companion animal restrictions where they are implemented, particularly where there is a significant interface between urban centres and Eastern Bristlebird habitat.

Eastern Bristlebird Recovery Plan actions may conflict with other interests such as tourism and the use of recreational vehicles.