Flood Recovery for Wildlife and Habitat
Emergency interventions to support flood-affected wildlife and habitat.
Assessing the situation and undertaking recovery interventions to support flood-affected wildlife and habitat in the region.In light of the recent South East Queensland flood events with this project, Healthy Land & Water aims to assess and undertake recovery interventions to support flood-affected wildlife and habitat in the region.
Following an assessment of flood-affected Matters of National Environmental Significance for wildlife and habitats, with the aid of a relevant experts roundtable, a prioritisation of affected fauna and flora species for survey – to assess their persistence post event - has been developed.
The project focuses on:
- Assessment of flood-affected Matters of National Environmental Significance for wildlife and habitats.
- Roundtable of relevant experts and prioritisation of immediate survey effort.
- Examine whether populations of EPBC-listed species survived recent extreme weather events.
- Consider whether emergency interventions are required to support the recovery of flood-affected wildlife and habitat in South East Queensland.
What we are doing
Data on key EPBC-listed species to assess if they have survived the recent extreme weather events.
To achieve effective interventions, this project involves:
- Assessing the impact of floods on South East Queensland’s threatened wildlife and their habitat.
- Prioritising immediate survey effort with the aid of a "relevant experts'’ roundtable.
- Assess species resilience post-flooding, and whether interventions are required to support the recovery of flood-affected wildlife and habitat in the region.
Measuring success
As a result of this project, the following will be achieved:
- A region-wide assessment of flood-affected Matters of National Environmental Significance, including listed plants, animals, and their habitats.
- Consultation with species experts to prioritise survey efforts and whether immediate recovery actions for flood-impacted wildlife are required.
- Flood impact data on key EPBC-listed species.
Overall, this project will provide a framework for considering how extreme weather events affected threatened species and vegetation communities, and whether specific interventions are required to rebuild flood-affected wildlife and habitat in South East Queensland.
Why this project is important
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The recent 2022 floods described as a “one-in-100-year event” by the Bureau of Meteorology, have dramatically affected the wildlife and habitat in South East Queensland. Many EPBC-listed species are vulnerable to such extreme weather events because of their small population sizes and very specific habitat requirements. Assessments of these species are required to be able to prioritise management interventions that build species resilience, provide insurance against future climate-exacerbated events, and determine emergency actions. |
Project snapshot
| Project name: | Emergency Flood Recovery for Wildlife and Habitat Project |
| Project manager: | Suzi Moore, Healthy Land & Water |
| Catchment: | South East Queensland |
| Timing: | 2022 – 2023 [Ended] |
| Budget: | $250,000 |
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This project is supported by Healthy Land & Water, through funding from the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. |
Project collaborators
This project is supported by Healthy Land & Water, through funding from the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
