ACMEXH401 — Implement species population planning and management

1 Action current species population plan

• 1.1Determine activities required to implement species population plan within designated area
• 1.2Communicate information about activities required to achieve species population plan to section staff
• 1.3Implement and monitor requirements related to breeding activities according to species population plan
• 1.4Communicate with relevant internal and external personnel regarding species reproductive activity and breeding environment
• 1.5Select animals for transfer between facilities according to objectives of facility species population plan and regional plan
• 1.6Manage animal transactions and security to comply with animal transport and biosecurity regulations and legislative requirements

2 Maintain and review species population information and records

• 2.1Maintain accurate records of animal breeding/transactions for designated area according to facility policies and procedures
• 2.2Update in-house husbandry manual or studbook according to facility procedures
• 2.3Monitor species population data and information, identifying trends and successes and challenges
• 2.4Determine if changes to activities are required to meet objectives of facility and regional species population plans

3 Research information on species population planning and management

• 3.1Research information about relevant species from a range of sources, including animal databases, inventories and studbooks
• 3.2Liaise with internal and external personnel about species population planning and management
• 3.3Consider recommendations of Taxon Advisory Groups in managing the species population, including acquiring and disposing of animals
• 3.4Evaluate characteristics and merits of each species in the population plan
• 3.5Prepare recommendations for improvements to species population plan and management

4 Provide input to population management planning and policy

• 4.1Present recommendations based on the analysis and review of the population plan to curator or management
• 4.2Assist curator or management with development of animal population planning policy
• 4.3Provide information or assistance to regional and international studbooks and management plans
• 4.4Prepare reports and present to curator or management according to facility policies and procedures

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