Elements and Performance Criteria
- Investigate options for release of native animals
- Habitat of native animals for release is researched and suitable release locations identified and evaluated.
- Risks to released native animals are identified and options to minimise risks evaluated.
- Release strategy is developed and site selected and prepared as required.
- Release site is monitored in consultation with experienced personnel.
- Prepare for animal release
- Release and monitor native animals
- Release day is determined according to animal needs.
- Animals are handled safely and humanely and transported to the release site in accordance with occupational health and safety (OHS), animal welfare and facility procedures.
- Release strategies are implemented to address the requirements of particular animals.
- Released animals are monitored, where possible, to ensure successful return to their natural environment.
- Records are updated.