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National Recovery Plan for the Christmas Island Frigatebird Fregata andrewsi
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Recovery Plan Project Design
| Objective | Performance Criteria | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Maximising extent of occurrence and total population size | Breeding distribution of Christmas Island Frigatebirds maintained or increased on Stokes (1988) levelsTotal population size not significantly less than 1620 breeding pairsProtection of all habitat critical to survival if the Christmas Island FrigatebirdEnsure protection of habitat critical to survival outside the national park | Develop techniques to monitor the total breeding population sizeMonitor the total breeding population sizeMonitor and/or assist the recovery of the Dryers breeding colonyDevelopment and implementation of a wildlife management plan for frigatebird habitat outside the national parkEnsure protection of habitat critical to survival outside the national park |
| 2. Implement threat abatement strategies | Crazy Ants having an insignificant impact on Christmas Island FrigatebirdsMaintenance of effective quarantine against the introduction of avian diseases | 6. Implement the Invasive Ants on Christmas Island Action Plan7. Maintenance [and regular review] of a quarantine barrier between Christmas Island and all other lands which minimises the risks of new avian diseases establishing on Christmas Island |
| 3. Increasing community involvement in and awareness of the Christmas Island Frigatebird | Demonstrated increase in community awareness and support for habitat protection | 8. Conduct a community education program |
| 4. Implement the Recovery Plan through a Recovery Team | Demonstrated successful operation of the Recovery Team over five years. | 9. Establish a recovery team which meets regularly10. Carry out a major review of the recovery plan |