 Threats that are faced by the endangered eastern quoll, which are common to many species, and include introduced species, increasing dry conditions and modifications to habitats  are also faced by the Tasmanian bettong ("Bettongia gaimardi").A recent study showed a decline in observations of the Tasmanian bettong with the occurrence of feral cats, though further research is still required to determine if this introduced species is a predator of "B. gaimardi" and if the Tasmanian bettong is susceptible like some Australian mammals to the disease toxoplasmosis carried by cats.As directed under the "National Parks and Wildlife Act 1970", The Freycinet National Park, Wye State Reserve Management Plan was developed in 2000.