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	Back on Track species prioritisation framework - a framework for prioritising species conservation and recovery in Queensland The Queensland Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has implemented the 'Back on Track' project.  This work is to identify Queensland's priority taxa and ensure the effective use of resources for the conservation and recovery of species. Lists of priority species are then used to identify common threats, and management actions that address multiple species. Apart from encouraging a multi-species/ecosystem approach to conservation, this approach aims to place resources where they will have the greatest benefit. Other areas where 'Back on Track' results are being applied include: Review of 'Rare' species: Following amendments to the Queensland Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NCA), the category 'Rare' will no longer be used after June 2010. There are 843 listed 'rare' species that will default to the 'least concern' category unless reassessed as threatened. Rather than reassess all 843 species, 'Back on Track' is being used to identify priority species for reassessment. Recovery planning: Recovery plans are a requirement for species listed as threatened under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC). These plans identify the key threats for a species (or group of species), and methods used to mitigate these threats. 'Back on Track' is being used to identify priority non-listed threatened species, so that they can be included in recovery plans for EPBC listed species that face the same threats. Exposure of less well-known species: A large amount of previous conservation efforts have focussed on iconic and charismatic species. By identifying priority species from all taxa, which are discussed with decision-makers and in regional workshops, 'Back on Track' raises the profile of other threatened species that are less well-known, but are also deserving of conservation resources (e.g. threatened sharks, tarantulas, grasses, ferns). Changing work and research priorities: The results from 'Back on Track' are being used to focus work priorities on those species whose threats are known and can be mitigated. Species identified as "Poorly Known" (i.e. data deficient) during species assessment workshops also have their areas of data deficiency. Source: EPA (2007). Back on Track species prioritisation framework in the following link of the Environmental Protection Agency, Brisbane QLD website.    EPA. New policies for Material Change of Use (MCU) and Reconfiguring a Lot (RaL) New concurrence agency policies for material changes of use, and reconfiguring a lot came into effect on 23 August 2007. The previous concurrence agency policies have now been superseded. New Vegetation Management Offsets policy The Director General of Natural Resources and Water has approved a new policy for vegetation management offsets. This new policy came into effect on 23 August 2007, and was amended on 28 September 2007 to correct minor errors. This policy applies to an offset proposed to meet a performance requirement under a regional vegetation management code.The previous offset policy is now superseded. Source: NRW (2007). Vegetation Management of the Department of Natural Resources and Water, Brisbane QLD website. NRW. Contact Nelson Wills of Orogen on 07 5575 2665 to discuss the ramifications of evolving environmental planning instruments on your land use projects.
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