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of E. globulus mapped within other mapping units. Globmap suggests that Wielangta supports 3883
ha of swift parrot foraging habitat.
Figure 9 identifies the mapped extent of swift parrot foraging habitat. It also shows known nesting
sites.
The Draft Habitat Planning Guidelines for Swift Parrot 10 “aims to retain and manage breeding-habitat
within SPIBAs for at least the life of the Planning Guideline”. Much of the Wielangta forest currently
zoned multiple use and potentially available for future logging coupes, should be reviewed in the light
of these guidelines.
“The desired outcome within SPIBAs is for no net decrease in the extent of existing high and medium
density nesting-habitat or foraging-habitat. Key habitat features in low density breeding-habitat
should also be retained in situations where high and medium density habitat is scarce. The
opportunity for recruitment of future habitat also needs to be fostered.” 11
10 Forest Practices Authority (2010)
11 Forest Practices Authority (2010)
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