Species management and conservation plans

Native Species Conservation Plans

Under the Nature Conservation Act 2014 (the Act), the Conservator of Flora and Fauna (the Conservator) can prepare a Native Species Conservation Plan for a native species that has special protection status or any other species the Conservator deems appropriate.

Murray Cod

The Murray Cod (Maccullochella peelii) Native Species Conservation Plan provides for the protection and appropriate management of the Murray Cod through management objectives and actions intended to maintain the sustainable recreational fishing of Murray Cod and conserve wild populations in the ACT. The plan was released by the Conservator in November 2017.

Gula (Koala)

The Native Species Conservation Plan for the Gula (Koala) aims to identify, protect and revive Gula populations, ensuring healthy habitats within the ACT. Conservation actions under the plan will integrate traditional Ngunnawal knowledge and align with the Australian Government's National Recovery Plan for the Koala. The plan was released by the Conservator in December 2023.

Controlled Native Species Management Plans

Also under the Act, the Conservator may prepare a Controlled Native Species Management Plan for a species that has been declared by the Minister to be a controlled native species.

Eastern Grey Kangaroo

In 2017, Eastern Grey Kangaroos were declared a controlled native species under the Nature Conservation Act 2014 in recognition of their potential to impact on environmental, economic and social values. The ACT Government's policies surrounding the management of Eastern Grey Kangaroos in the ACT are set out in the Eastern Grey Kangaroo Controlled Native Species Management Plan.