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MITIGATING THREATS
AIMS SUMMARY
CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION
KPI 1 | Surface Water
To monitor and build long-term records of available surface water within Karingani, to assist in responsible
ecological management.
KPI 2 | Fire Management

To manage fire return period to promote species and habitat diversity at the regional level, protect fire
sensitive habitats, improve habitat quality for resident and temporary resident herbivores, manage the fire risk
to humans and infrastructure at an acceptable level and contribute to carbon sequestration.
KPI 3 | Large Mammal Management
To manage the restoration of large mammal communities to avoid an overshoot of rangeland production.
ALIEN INVASIVE SPECIES

KPI 1 | Alien Plant Species
To eradicate or manage alien invasive plants to levels that do not detrimentally alter ecosystem function or impact
on the viability of indigenous species.
KPI 2 | Alien Animal Species
To eradicate or manage alien animals to levels that do not detrimentally alter ecosystem function or impact on the
viability of indigenous species.
KPI 3 | Disease Control
To eradicate or manage alien plant and animal diseases to levels that do not detrimentally alter ecosystem
function or impact on the viability of indigenous species.
TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY

BOUNDARY AND FENCING
KPI 1 | Boundary Fence
To have a government approved delineation for the entire reserve boundary and the appropriate fence erected.
KPI 2 | Fence Maintained
To maintain the fence to a level that promotes its effectiveness as an animal barrier.
KPI 3 | Minimise Human Wildlife Conflict
To manage human wildlife conflict along the boundaries of the reserve to levels that effectively balances the
needs of the people and the aims of biodiversity conservation.
SECURITY STAFF AND COUNTER POACHING
KPI 1 | Wildlife Security
To ensure no significant negative impact on the population growth of the biotic component of Karingani. Securing the
game reserve from trespass and all illegal activities of man that impact on wildlife and environment Illegal pressures.
KPI 2 | Incursions Associated With Neighbouring Communities
To understand what communities are either supportive or unsupportive of poaching; where the largest threat of
poaching lies to the east; and how effective out counter poaching efforts are per community.
KPI 3 | Poaching Incidents
To understand the extent, trend and distribution of poaching incidents within Karingani.
KPI 4 | Field Ranger Force
To train, deploy and manage an effective field ranger force.
KPI 5 | Patrolling and Deployment
To efficiently deploy the available field ranger force to deter incursions, maintain perimeter integrity, force contact
with and apprehend perpetrators.

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