Specific objectivesSpecific objectives

Specific objectives

To reduce the risk of extinction and improve the conservation status of the species by:

1. Maintaining (or increasing) extent of occurrence and total population size at 1994-96 levels.
2. Implementing threat abatement strategies.
3. Increasing community involvement in and awareness of the Christmas Island Hawk-Owl.
4. Implementing the Recovery Plan through a Recovery Team.

Performance Criteria

• Total population size not less than 562  105 occupied territories as measured by the monitoring program.
• Owls widespread on the island in all suitable habitats as measured by the monitoring program.
• Crazy Ants having a negligible impact on populations.
• Protection of all habitat critical to survival outside the national park.
• A continuing increase in suitable habitat through implementation of the Christmas Island Rainforest Rehabilitation program.
• Maintenance of effective quarantine against the introduction of all avian diseases.
• Demonstrated increase in community awareness and support for habitat protection.
• Demonstrated successful operation/implementation of the Recovery Team over five years.