DEC | NSW threatened species - Infection of frogs by amphibian chytrid fungus causing the disease chytridiomycosis

A total of 6 threat abatement strategies have been identified to help tackle this key threatening process. Each of these strategies has a number of priority actions within it. The table below shows these strategies and priority actions. You can also see details of the broad geographic regions each priority action applies to in New South Wales.

For more general information about this key threatening process, see a detailed threat profile.

Description of priority action	Priority
Threat abatement strategy: Captive Husbandry or ex-situ collection/propagation
Investigate need for ex-situ conservation of species most at risk.	Low
Threat abatement strategy: Community and land-holder liaison/ awareness and/or education
Develop educational and/or awareness raising material on the identification, spread and control of the disease.	High
Threat abatement strategy: Disease and pathogens
Review NSW Hygiene Protocol for the Control of Diseases in Frogs.	High
Threat abatement strategy: Other Action
Foster relationships with relevant authorities, research institutes and other States to improve understanding of the disease and potential methods of control.	Medium
Re-establish the NSW Declining Frog Taskforce.	Medium
Threat abatement strategy: Prepare Statement of Intent
Prepare Statement of Intent by 2007.	High
Threat abatement strategy: Survey/Mapping and Habitat assessment
Identify wild populations where fungus is present.	High

Infection of frogs by amphibian chytrid fungus causing the disease chytridiomycosis - Priority actions