Marj Kibby: Glossy Black Cockatoo
GUIDELINES to protect the endangered glossy black cockatoo were made public at a meeting at IndigiScapes last night.
Redland City Mayor Melva Hobson launched the guidelines, which set out a range of action plans to protect the bird.
The Glossy Black Conservancy group drew up the landmark document, which summarises the ecology, threats, research and management actions needed to protect the species.
The Glossy Black Conservancy spokesman Adrian Caneris said the day was an opportunity to celebrate the group's achievements and highlight the role the community can play.
"A major focus for the conservancy has been the collective development of these conservation guidelines," Mr Caneris said.
"They are a first of their kind and an example of how significant species management and planning can be furthered with a collective effort on behalf of community and government," he said.
The Glossy Black Conservancy is a collaborative effort by community, industry and government partners across South East Queensland and northern New South Wales and was formed in 2005.
Its main aim is to inform management responses for the vulnerable glossy black cockatoo across the South East Queensland region.