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Recovery strategy: Habitat management: feral control

There are 284 priority actions under the "habitat management: feral control" recovery strategy. These actions apply to 220 threatened species, populations and communities.

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Habitat management: feral control - priority actions
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Acacia carneorumShrubsVulnerable1. Control feral goats and rabbits (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective) in association with known populations. (Medium priority)
 
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Acacia clunies-rossiaeShrubsVulnerable1. Develop and implement feral animal control program. (High priority)
 
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Acacia curraniiShrubsVulnerable1. Control feral goats and rabbits (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Acacia flocktoniaeShrubsVulnerable1. Negotiate with landholders to erect fences to address feral cattle damage. (Medium priority)
 
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Acacia jucundaShrubsEndangered1. Control feral goats and rabbits (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Acacia macnuttianaShrubsVulnerable1. Control pest herbivores (especially goats) within the species range. (Medium priority)
 
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Acacia notabilisShrubsEndangered1. Control feral goats and rabbits (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Acacia petraeaTreesEndangered1. Control feral goats and rabbits (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Acacia pubifoliaShrubsEndangered1. Control the impacts of feral goats on Acacia pubifolia. (High priority)
 
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Acacia pycnostachyaShrubsVulnerable1. Undertake feral goat control at extant and historic locations of the species. . (High priority)
 
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Adelotus brevis - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Control and monitor feral and domestic ungulate disturbance in known and potential habitat. (Medium priority)
 
2. Control and, where practicable, eradicate introduced fish from habitat. (Low priority)
 
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Aepyprymnus rufescensMarsupialsVulnerable1. Continue fox control at priority sites and assess the need for fox control at further sites. (Medium priority)
 
2. Control feral herbivores in potential habitat for this species. (Low priority)
 
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Alectura lathami - endangered populationBirdsEndangered Population1. Control feral animals within the area of the population. (Medium priority)
 
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Almaleea cambageiShrubsEndangered1. Control feral pigs in suitable Almaleea cambagei habitat. (Low priority)
 
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Amaurornis olivaceusBirdsVulnerable1. Control pest species in conservation reserves and other areas of public land known to support Bush-hens. (High priority)
 
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Amytornis barbatus barbatusBirdsEndangered1. Assess the impacts of feral predators (foxes and cats) on the species so that a need for a feral predator control program can be determined. (Medium priority)
 
2. Develop and implement a joint feral herbivore (rabbits, goats, pigs, horses) control program between stakeholders and local landholders within the range of the species. (Medium priority)
 
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Angophora exulTreesEndangered1. Control, and where possible eradicate introduced species in accordance with the Northern Tablelands Regional Pest Management Strategy. In particular, conduct biannual shooting to reduce threats posed by goats on Angophora exul. (High priority)
 
2. Determine if feral goats pose a threat to seedlings and liaise with Moombahlene Local Aboriginal Land Council to control and monitor. (Medium priority)
 
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Anomalopus mackayiReptilesEndangered1. Conduct fox baiting 5 days per year at Terry Hie Hie CCA Zone 2. (Medium priority)
 
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Anseranas semipalmataBirdsVulnerable1. Control feral animals near nest sites. (High priority)
 
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Antechinomys lanigerMarsupialsEndangered1. Control feral goats and rabbits in vicinity of known populations (best practice: regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control foxes on-park by ground baiting three times per year. (High priority)
 
3. Control predation by feral and domestic cats where kultarr populations exist (especially if fox control is conducted simultaneously). (High priority)
 
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Aponogeton queenslandicusAquatic plantsEndangered1. Control feral goats and pigs in Nocoleche NR. (High priority)
 
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Aprasia inauritaReptilesEndangered1. Encourage and support (through advice, joint programs, resources, etc) the control of feral cats and foxes in and around areas where the species is known or likely to occur. (Medium priority)
 
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Ardeotis australisBirdsEndangered1. Conduct fox control throughout the species range. (Medium priority)
 
2. Implement goat and pig control at Nocoleche NR and Culgoa NP. (Medium priority)
 
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Arthraxon hispidusHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Control Feral animals in known habitat for this species. (Medium priority)
 
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Aspidites ramsayiReptilesVulnerable1. Establish and implement a joint pest control program between DEC and landholders for foxes and feral cats in and around areas of suitable habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Astrotricha roddiiShrubsEndangered1. Conduct systematic ongoing control of feral goats and pigs, particularly in the vicinity of Kings Plains National Park, Severn River Nature Reserve, the proposed Kwiambal National Park and Severn River State Forest. (High priority)
 
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Atriplex infrequensHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Control feral goats and rabbits near dense populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Atriplex sturtiiShrubsEndangered1. Control feral goats and rabbits near sites (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Austrostipa metatorisHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Eliminate or suppress rabbit populations on selected sites where benefit is assessed as likely. (Medium priority)
 
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Austrostipa nullanullaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Eliminate or suppress rabbit populations at selected sites where benefit is assessed as likely . (High priority)
 
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Austrostipa wakoolicaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Eliminate or suppress rabbit populations on selected sites where benefit is assessed as likely . (Medium priority)
 
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Baloskion longipesHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Continue to control feral pigs where a threat. (Medium priority)
 
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Ben Halls Gap National Park Sphagnum Moss Cool Temperate RainforestThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Control introduced species, particularly pigs and deer. (High priority)
 
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Bertya ingramiiShrubsEndangered1. If required, undertake goat control at known locations of the species. (High priority)
 
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Boronia boliviensisShrubsEndangered1. Undertake feral goat and pig control, and monitor efficiency. (High priority)
 
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Boronia graniticaShrubsVulnerable1. Continue feral goat and pig control and monitoring programs in reserved areas. (High priority)
 
2. Continue feral goat and pig control at Torrington SRA. (Medium priority)
 
3. Undertake goat control and fencing at Parlour Mountain. (High priority)
 
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Boronia ruppiiShrubsEndangered1. Fence potential habitat for Boronia ruppii at Woods Reef and remove feral goats. (High priority)
 
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Botaurus poiciloptilusBirdsVulnerable1. Undertake targeted fox control at identified priority sites in accordance with the DEC Fox Threat Abatement Plan. (Medium priority)
 
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Brigalow-Gidgee woodland/shrubland in the Mulga Lands and Darling Riverine Plains BioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Control goats at Culgoa NP through a commercial mustering permit system. (High priority)
 
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Burhinus grallariusBirdsEndangered1. Apply for an off-label permit to undertake 1080 baiting on Pelican and Rileys Islands, and other areas where fox-baiting currently not permitted. See recovery plan for detail. (Medium priority)
 
2. Undertake integrated predator and pest control programs in Bush Stone-curlew habitat in high priority CMAs, with a particular emphasis around breeding sites and during the breeding season. Refer to recovery plan for information. (Low priority)
 
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Burramys parvusMarsupialsEndangered1. Undertake cat control at priority sites. (High priority)
 
2. Undertake fox control at priority sites as per the Fox TAP. (High priority)
 
3. Undertake rabbit control in resort areas. (Medium priority)
 
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Cacatua leadbeateriBirdsVulnerable1. Control feral goats and rabbits in known foraging areas (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control feral predators in areas of known potential habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Cacophis harriettaeReptilesVulnerable1. Manage cane toads in areas of known habitat. (High priority)
 
2. Reduce or control feral cat, pig and fox populations in areas where key populations of the species is known to occur. (Medium priority)
 
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Cadellia pentastylisTreesVulnerable1. Control feral goats in areas of known and potential habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Cadellia pentastylis (Ooline) community in the Nandewar and Brigalow Belt South bioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Assist landholders in the control of feral goats in areas of habitat, particularly at the Tenterfield Creek population. (Medium priority)
 
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Callitris endlicheri, Woronora Plateau populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Implement a feral deer control program in the vicinity of the site, if required. (Medium priority)
 
2. Install discrete physical barriers to grazing by feral deer, if required. (Medium priority)
 
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Callitris oblongaShrubsVulnerable1. Extend Bungonia goat control program into the lower parts of the Corang River to achieve control on private land. (Low priority)
 
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Calotis pubescensHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Control pigs. (High priority)
 
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Calyptorhynchus lathami - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Undertake co-ordinated control of feral herbivores. (Medium priority)
 
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Capparis loranthifolia var. loranthifoliaTreesEndangered1. Reduce impact of total grazing pressure on populations in Culgoa NP by controlling goats using 12-month mustering permits, and fencing boundaries. (High priority)
 
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Cercartetus nanusMarsupialsVulnerable1. Control and monitor abundance of feral predators, especially cats, where there are known populations of EPP in areas of high quality habitat and encourage night-time curfews for cats on urban fringes adjacent to these habitats. (Medium priority)
 
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Chiloglottis anaticepsOrchidsEndangered1. Control feral pigs at known sites. (High priority)
 
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Chiloglottis platypteraOrchidsVulnerable1. Control feral pigs at known sites. (High priority)
 
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Coastal Saltmarsh in the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner BioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Undertake control of feral pigs and horses at key sites. (Low priority)
 
2. Undertake weed control for Bitou Bush and Boneseed at priority sites in accordance with the approved Threat Abatement Plan. (Medium priority)
 
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Coeranoscincus reticulatusReptilesVulnerable1. Reduce or control feral cat, pig and fox populations in areas where key populations of the species are known to occur. (Medium priority)
 
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Coolibah-Black Box woodland of the northern riverine plains in the Darling Riverine Plains and Brigalow Belt South bioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Implement feral animal control in high priority remnants. . (Low priority)
 
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Crinia tinnulaAmphibiansVulnerable1. Control, and where practicable, eradicate feral pigs. (Medium priority)
 
2. Control, and where practicable, eradicate the Plague Minnow in accordance with approved Threat Abatement Plan.. (Medium priority)
 
3. Manage cane toads in areas of known habitat. (High priority)
 
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Crotalaria cunninghamiiShrubsEndangered1. Control feral goats and rabbits in the vicinity of known populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Ctenophorus decresiiReptilesEndangered1. Control feral goats and rabbits near areas of known and potential populations (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control foxes and feral cats near areas of known and potential populations (best practice: regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Ctenotus brooksiReptilesVulnerable1. Control feral goats, feral pigs and rabbits near dense populations (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control foxes and cats (domestic & feral) near dense populations (best practice: regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Ctenotus pantherinus ocelliferReptilesEndangered1. Control feral goats, feral pigs and rabbits in areas of known and potential populations (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control foxes and cats (domestic & feral) in areas of known and potential populations (best practice: regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Cyclodomorphus melanops elongatusReptilesEndangered1. Encourage and support (through advice, joint programs, resources, etc) the control of feral cats and foxes in and around areas where the species is known or likely to occur. (Medium priority)
 
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Cyclodomorphus venustusReptilesEndangered1. Control feral goats and rabbits in the vicinity of known populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective) and monitor benefit. (Medium priority)
 
2. Control foxes and cats (domestic & feral) near known populations (best practice: local reduction of predation effect) and monitor benefit. (Medium priority)
 
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Dasyornis brachypterusBirdsEndangered1. Control foxes and cats where bristlebirds are vulnerable to predation, particularly after large-scale fire. (Low priority)
 
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Delma australisReptilesEndangered1. Encourage and support (through advice, joint programs, resources, etc) the control of feral cats and foxes in and around areas where the species is known or likely to occur. (Medium priority)
 
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Demansia torquataReptilesVulnerable1. Establish and implement a joint pest control program between DEC and landholders for foxes and feral cats in and around areas of suitable habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Dichanthium setosumHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Control goats and pigs in the species range. (Medium priority)
 
2. Control rabbit grazing at selected sites (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Digitaria porrectaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Control rabbit grazing near high density populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Diplodactylus conspicillatusReptilesEndangered1. Develop and implement feral animal control programs where required. (Medium priority)
 
2. Establish and implement a joint pest control program between DEC and landholders for foxes and feral cats in and around areas of suitable habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Diplodactylus elderiReptilesVulnerable1. Encourage and support (through advice, joint programs, resources, etc) the control of feral cats and foxes in and around areas where the species is known or likely to occur. (Medium priority)
 
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Diplodactylus stenodactylusReptilesVulnerable1. Establish and implement a joint pest control program between DEC and landholders for foxes, feral cats, goats and rabbits in and around areas of suitable habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Dipteracanthus australasicus subsp. corynothecusHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Control feral goat and rabbit grazing (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Dodonaea microzyga var. microzygaShrubsEndangered1. Protect existing populations from feral goats through appropriate controls or fencing core populations. (High priority)
 
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Dodonaea sinuolata subsp. acrodentataShrubsEndangered1. Protect existing populations from feral goats through appropriate controls or fencing core populations. (High priority)
 
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Dromaius novaehollandiae - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Control feral predators where predation has been identified as a problem and encourage the restraint of domestic dogs in areas supporting emus. (Medium priority)
 
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Echiopsis curtaReptilesEndangered1. Encourage and support (through advice, joint programs, resources, etc) the control of feral cats and foxes in and around areas where the species is known or likely to occur. (Medium priority)
 
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Egernia whitiiReptilesNot listed1. Control feral goats and rabbits near population (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (High priority)
 
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Egernia whitiiReptilesEndangered Population1. Control feral goats near population on Mutawintji NP. (High priority)
 
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Elseya belliReptilesVulnerable1. Conduct or assist landholders in conducting intensive fox control programs in and around selected sites. (Medium priority)
 
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Emydura macquarii (Bellinger River Form)ReptilesVulnerable1. Undertake Fox control in and adjacent to species habitat in accordance with NPWS Fox Threat Abatement Plan. Sites to be funded from this plan. (Medium priority)
 
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Ephippiorhynchus asiaticusBirdsEndangered1. Control feral animals near nesting sites. (Medium priority)
 
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Eriocaulon carsoniiHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Control feral herbivores, particularly pigs, in Peery NP. (High priority)
 
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Esacus neglectusBirdsEndangered1. Undertake fox control programs as per the Fox TAP. (High priority)
 
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Eucalyptus bolivianaTreesVulnerable1. Control feral goats and pigs in order to allow seedling recruitment. (Medium priority)
 
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Eucalyptus caleyi subsp. ovendeniiTreesVulnerable1. Control feral animals in the range of the species. (Medium priority)
 
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Eucalyptus camphora subsp. relictaTreesEndangered1. Undertake feral pig control at known locations of the species. (High priority)
 
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Eucalyptus macarthuriiTreesVulnerable1. Conduct an ongoing trapping program to remove feral horses and goats on Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. (High priority)
 
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Eucalyptus mckieanaTreesVulnerable1. Undertake rabbit control in remnants to allow regeneration. (Medium priority)
 
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Eucalyptus nicholiiTreesVulnerable1. Conduct ongoing trapping program to remove feral horses Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. (Low priority)
 
2. Ongoing goat (ground shooting) and rabbit (ripping/fumigation) control programs on Booroolong Nature Reserve. (Medium priority)
 
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Eucalyptus saxatilisMalleesEndangered1. Control goats at known sites where necessary. (Medium priority)
 
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Eudyptula minor population - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Establish and maintain a mortality register. (High priority)
 
2. Pest management in Sydney harbour National park. (High priority)
 
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Eulamprus leuraensisReptilesEndangered1. *Control pigs impacting on swamp sites on the Newnes Plateau. (High priority)
 
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Euphrasia orthocheila subsp. perasperaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Control feral goats in known and potential habitat for Euphrasia orthocheila species peraspera. (Medium priority)
 
2. Control feral pigs in known and potential habitat for Euphrasia orthocheila species peraspera. (High priority)
 
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Euphrasia scabraHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Control pigs and deer at known sites where necessary. (High priority)
 
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Freshwater wetlands on coastal floodplains of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Undertake control of feral pigs and horses at identified key sites. (Low priority)
 
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Gallirallus sylvestrisBirdsEndangered1. Assess the impacts of the introduced Masked Owl on Woodhen population levels and develop an appropriate management response. (Medium priority)
 
2. Enforce current dog controls and if required review current dog controls to minimise impacts of dog predation on this species on Lord Howe Island. (Medium priority)
 
3. Eradicate goats on Lord Howe Island and manage domestic goats to prevent reintroduction in the wild. (Low priority)
 
4. Liaise with rodent eradication taskforce regarding the potential impacts and mitigation of Rattus rattus on woodhens. (Medium priority)
 
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Genowlan Point Allocasuarina nana HeathlandThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Implement goat management strategy. (Medium priority)
 
2. Prepare goat management strategy. (Medium priority)
 
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Gentiana wissmanniiHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Control feral pigs and rabbits at known and potential habitat for Gentiana wissmannii. (High priority)
 
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Geophaps scriptaBirdsEndangered1. Control feral goats and rabbits in areas known to be commonly used as foraging habitat (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control foxes and cats (domestic & feral) near flocks of breeding birds (best practice: regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Glossopsitta porphyrocephalaBirdsVulnerable1. Develop and assist in implementing a feral animal (cats and bees) control program across suitable DEC and private estate within the species range. (Medium priority)
 
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Goodenia nocolecheHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Protect any located populations from stock and feral animals. (Medium priority)
 
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Grevillea beadleanaShrubsEndangered1. Prevent pig damage to known populations. (Medium priority)
 
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Grevillea scortechinii subsp. sarmentosaShrubsVulnerable1. Undertake feral pig control at known locations of the species. (High priority)
 
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Haematopus fuliginosusBirdsVulnerable1. Implement effective exotic predator control on off-shore islands, particularly for rats, where required. (High priority)
 
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Haematopus longirostrisBirdsVulnerable1. Implement fox control around identified nesting habitat as per the NSW Fox TAP. (High priority)
 
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Hakea dohertyiShrubsEndangered1. Exclude goats from known sites. (High priority)
 
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Hakea fraseriShrubsVulnerable1. Control goat numbers to ensure browsing on the species is kept to an absolute minimum. (High priority)
 
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Haloragis exalata subsp. exalataShrubsVulnerable1. Control feral goats in known or potential habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Haloragis exalata subsp. velutinaShrubsVulnerable1. Implement control program if feral goats identified as a threat. (High priority)
 
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Halosarcia lylei low open-shrubland in the Murray Darling Depression BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Control feral herbivores in vicinity of known communities. (Medium priority)
 
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Homoranthus binghiensisShrubsEndangered1. Control of feral goats in habitat areas. (Medium priority)
 
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Homoranthus croftianusShrubsEndangered1. Undertake feral goat control and, where appropriate, rabbit control at strategic sites. (High priority)
 
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Homoranthus lunatusShrubsVulnerable1. Conrol feral animals within the species range. (Medium priority)
 
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Hoplocephalus bungaroidesReptilesEndangered1. Undertake feral goat control in key habitat areas. (Low priority)
 
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Howell Shrublands in the New England Tablelands and Nandewar BioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Control rabbits, pigs and goats in and around the ecological community. . (Medium priority)
 
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Illawarra Subtropical Rainforest in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Implement deer and goat management programs; monitor impacts and results. (Medium priority)
 
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Irediparra gallinaceaBirdsVulnerable1. Control fox annually through baiting and trapping in Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve. (Medium priority)
 
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Isoodon obesulus obesulusMarsupialsEndangered1. Undertake intensive control of introduced predators around known extant populations. (High priority)
 
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Lasiorhinus latifronsMarsupialsEndangered1. Control feral goats and rabbits near any rediscovered warrens (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Leionema ralstoniiShrubsVulnerable1. Assess significance of browsing at Box Range site and implement appropriate control measures if reqd. (High priority)
 
2. Assess significance of goat activity at Jingera Rock and control as necessary. (Medium priority)
 
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Leipoa ocellataBirdsEndangered1. Continue to implement fox control programs, as per the Fox TAP, in conservation reserves. (High priority)
 
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Lepidium aschersoniiHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Control feral goats, feral pigs and rabbits (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (High priority)
 
2. Monitor populations for the presence of introduced snails and slugs. (High priority)
 
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Lepidium monoplocoidesHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Conduct aerial shooting of feral pigs at Narren Lake NR; 4 days per year. (Medium priority)
 
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Lepidium peregrinumHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Control rabbits and goats at the site. (High priority)
 
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Lerista xanthuraReptilesVulnerable1. Establish and implement a joint pest control program between DEC and landholders for foxes, feral cats, goats and rabbits in and around areas of suitable habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Liasis stimsoniReptilesVulnerable1. Establish and implement a joint pest control program between DEC and landholders for foxes and feral cats in and around areas of suitable habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Litoria aureaAmphibiansEndangered1. Develop strategies for the control &/or eradication of Gambusia from specific GGBF sites, where appropriate, in accordance with the Gambusia TAP. (High priority)
 
2. Initiate installation of supplementary breeding habitat when other Gambusia control methods are not feasible/failed in accordance with Gambusia TAP. (Medium priority)
 
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Litoria booroolongensisAmphibiansEndangered1. Investigate and implement options for reducing the potential impact of introduced fish, including the control of carp in streams with known populations. (Medium priority)
 
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Litoria olongburensisAmphibiansVulnerable1. Control, and where practicable, eradicate feral pigs. (Medium priority)
 
2. Control, and where practicable, eradicate the Plague Minnow. (Medium priority)
 
3. Manage cane toads in areas of known habitat. (High priority)
 
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Litoria raniformisAmphibiansEndangered1. Undertake actions jointly with the Gambusia TAP to remove Gambusia holbrooki from sites and monitor bell frog response. (Medium priority)
 
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Litoria spenceriAmphibiansEndangered1. Monitor trout at Bogong Ck. (Medium priority)
 
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Litoria subglandulosaAmphibiansVulnerable1. Control feral pigs in known habitat for this species. (Medium priority)
 
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Littoral Rainforest in the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner BioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Undertake control of feral pigs and horses at identified key sites. (Medium priority)
 
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Lowland Rainforest on Floodplain in the New South Wales North Coast BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Control foxes to assist in maintenance of ecosystem processes such as protection of seed dispersing species (e.g. Brush-turkey) which are important to facilitation of gene flow between remnants. (Low priority)
 
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Macropus dorsalisMarsupialsEndangered1. Continue fox control at priority sites as per the Fox TAP. Assess the need for fox control at further sites. (Low priority)
 
2. Control feral animals in known habitat for this species. (Medium priority)
 
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Macropus parmaMarsupialsVulnerable1. Investigate priority sites for requirement for fox control and implement control programs as appropriate. Prioritisation should take into account other species (e.g. Red-legged Pademelon) in the area. (Medium priority)
 
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Mastacomys fuscusRodentsVulnerable1. Control and monitor the abundance of feral predators (foxes as per the Fox TAP, cats, dogs) in BTR habitat especially where there are concentrations around human habitation (e.g., ski resorts). (High priority)
 
2. Control rabbits in areas of BTR habitat, particularly where cats are abundant (e.g., ski resorts). (Medium priority)
 
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Mastacomys fuscus - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Consider controlled removal of horses. (High priority)
 
2. Construct a predator proof fence around key colonies. (Medium priority)
 
3. Implement ongoing pig and fox control at strategic sites. (High priority)
 
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McKies Stringybark/Blackbutt Open Forest in the Nandewar and New England Tableland BioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Control feral animals within the vincity of the population. . (Low priority)
 
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Melaleuca armillaris Tall Shrubland in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Implement measures (fencing, baiting, etc) to control feral animals. (Medium priority)
 
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Menippus fugitivus - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Control deer. (Medium priority)
 
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Menura albertiBirdsVulnerable1. Control Foxes, feral dogs and cats in and adjacent to species habitat, particularly where urban and rural development has lead to an increase in domestic and feral predators accessing habitat through roads and walking track. (Medium priority)
 
2. In association with local councils the impacts on the species by domestic cats and dogs should be managed through education and responsible pet ownership. This is particularly important with regard to the Blackwall Range population, south of Ballina. (Medium priority)
 
3. Undisturbed forest interior habitat should be promoted through closure and re-habilitation of disused forest tracks which facilitate feral predator access to lyrebird habitats, particularly around the Blackwall Range population, south of Ballina. (Medium priority)
 
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Micromyrtus grandisShrubsEndangered1. Control goats, pigs and rabbits in the vicinity of the species. (High priority)
 
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Miniopterus australisBatsVulnerable1. Control foxes and feral cats around roosting sites, particularly maternity caves and hibernation sites. (Medium priority)
 
2. Control goats around roosting sites, particularly maternity caves and hibernation sites. (Medium priority)
 
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Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensisBatsVulnerable1. Control foxes and feral cats around roosting sites, particularly maternity caves and hibernation sites. (Medium priority)
 
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Mixophyes fleayiAmphibiansEndangered1. Identify exotic pest species that are present in habitat used by known sub-populations, and initiate appropriate management to control these species. (High priority)
 
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Montane Peatlands and Swamps of the New England Tableland, NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin, South East Corner, South Eastern Highlands and Australian AlpsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Monitor the impacts of deer on this EEC and control if deemed necessary. (Low priority)
 
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Muehlenbeckia costataEpiphytes and climbersVulnerable1. Control feral goats and rabbits in known and potential habitat. (High priority)
 
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Neophema pulchellaBirdsVulnerable1. Control feral cats and foxes near high density populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control feral goats and pigs of known or potential habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Neophema splendidaBirdsVulnerable1. Control feral goats and rabbits in known foraging areas (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Nettapus coromandelianusBirdsEndangered1. Control foxes, rats and cats at the target sites for release of captively bred Cotton Pgymy Geese. (Medium priority)
 
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New England Peppermint (Eucalyptus nova-anglica) Woodland on Basalts and Sediments in the New England Tableland BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Control rabbits, goats and pigs to allow natural regeneration of the ecological community. (High priority)
 
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Ningaui yvonneaeMarsupialsVulnerable1. Control feral cats near high density populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control feral goats and rabbits near high density populations (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Notomys fuscusRodentsEndangered1. Control feral cats near colonies (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control feral goats and rabbits near colonies (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Oedura rhombiferReptilesEndangered1. Establish and implement a joint pest control program between DEC and landholders for foxes and feral cats in and around areas of suitable habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Oxyura australisBirdsVulnerable1. Control foxes. (Medium priority)
 
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Pachycephala rufogularisBirdsEndangered1. Control feral goats in mallee parks by trapping and removal, and aerial shoots. (Medium priority)
 
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Paralucia spiniferaInvertebratesEndangered1. Manage signs of ferals such as goats, pigs. (High priority)
 
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Pedionomus torquatusBirdsEndangered1. Continue the fox control program on Oolambeyan National Park and neighbouring properties. (High priority)
 
2. Control rabbits in areas within or close to Plains-wanderer habitat. (Medium priority)
 
3. Develop a co-ordinated and fully funded fox baiting program within the seven Core Areas. (High priority)
 
4. Encourage fox and feral cat control through a trial bounty program in the Core Areas. (Medium priority)
 
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Perameles nasuta population - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Continue implementation of fox and feral cat control program in accordance with Fox TAP. (High priority)
 
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Petalura giganteaInvertebratesEndangered1. Exclude pigs and cattle from areas containing actual and potential breeding habitat. (High priority)
 
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Petaurus norfolcensisMarsupialsVulnerable1. Control feral horses at relevant sites to promote retention and growth of mid-storey shrubs. (Medium priority)
 
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Petaurus norfolcensis - endangered population Barrenjoey PeninsulaEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. If population is re-confirmed following survey or recent records, initiate predator control (cat) program (Responsible pet ownership campaign in local community; feral cat trapping). (High priority)
 
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Petrogale penicillataMarsupialsEndangered1. Develop a coordinated management network for feral competitor control across the species range and implement control programs at priority sites. (Medium priority)
 
2. Develop a coordinated management network for predator control across the species range. (Medium priority)
 
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Petrogale xanthopusMarsupialsEndangered1. Complete fox, goat and rabbit control at Split Rock release site prior to release. (High priority)
 
2. Conduct an effective fox control program at Gap Range and Coturaundee Range. (High priority)
 
3. Conduct an effective goat removal program at Gap Range and Coturaundee Range. (High priority)
 
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Pezoporus wallicus wallicusBirdsVulnerable1. Maintain vertebrate pest control program at Beecroft Peninsula. (Medium priority)
 
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Phaps histrionicaBirdsEndangered1. Control feral goats, rabbits and pigs near known foraging habitat (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control foxes and cats (domestic & feral) near flocks of breeding birds (best practice: regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Phascogale tapoatafaMarsupialsVulnerable1. Undertake fox and wild dog control at priority sites. (Medium priority)
 
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Phascolarctos cinereus - endangered population Hawks Nest and Tea GardensEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Coordinate dog (feral and Dingoes) control in the wider Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens area to reduce the incidents of dog attacks. (High priority)
 
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Phascolarctos cinereus - endangered population PittwaterEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. If population is re-confirmed following survey or recent records, initiate predator control (dog, cat, fox) program (Responsible pet ownership campaign in local community). (Medium priority)
 
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Phebalium glandulosum subsp. eglandulosumShrubsEndangered1. Control and monitor feral and domestic ungulate disturbance in known and potential habitat. (High priority)
 
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Philoria loveridgeiAmphibiansEndangered1. Undertake fox control at priority sites. (Medium priority)
 
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Pimelea elongataHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Eradicate rabbits from areas where the species occurs to prevent erosion damage from rabbit activity. (Medium priority)
 
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Pimelea venosaShrubsEndangered1. Protect known (previous) habitat in Bolivia Hill NR and Bluff River NR from goats. . (High priority)
 
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Placostylus bivaricosusInvertebratesEndangered1. Continue rat baiting program at the 11 high priority sites identified in the approved recovery plan. (High priority)
 
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Planigale maculataMarsupialsVulnerable1. Foxes, cats and cane toads should be controlled in known and potential planigale habitats. (Medium priority)
 
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Pomaderris cotoneasterShrubsEndangered1. Undertake goat control in national parks where required. (Medium priority)
 
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Pomaderris pallidaShrubsVulnerable1. Undertake goat control in conservation reserves where necessary. (Medium priority)
 
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Pomatostomus halliBirdsVulnerable1. Control feral cats and foxes in viciity of populations and habitats. (Medium priority)
 
2. Control feral goats and rabbits in vicinity of dense populations (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Potorous longipesMarsupialsEndangered1. Control feral pigs through trapping campaign as necessary. (Medium priority)
 
2. High intensity 1080 poison-baiting program for introduced predators. (High priority)
 
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Potorous tridactylusMarsupialsVulnerable1. Undertake fox control in priority Long-nosed Potoroo sites as per Fox TAP. (Low priority)
 
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Prasophyllum retroflexumOrchidsVulnerable1. Continue pig control at known sites where required. (Medium priority)
 
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Prostanthera densaShrubsVulnerable1. Undertake control of ferals identified as threats (eg. grazing by deer at Royal NP). (Medium priority)
 
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Pseudomys bolamiRodentsEndangered1. Control and monitor feral animals (cats, foxes, rabbits, cattle, sheep and goats) on park and in collaboration with neighbouring conservation reserves (Danggali and Scotia) and grazing properties. (High priority)
 
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Pseudomys delicatulusRodentsEndangered1. Control foxes in vicinity of known populatoins. Concurrently control or monitor feral cat numbers in case of resulting increase. (Low priority)
 
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Pseudomys fumeusRodentsEndangered1. Develop and implement predator control strategies. (High priority)
 
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Pseudomys pilligaensisRodentsVulnerable1. Control foxes, cats and pigs in the Pilliga. (High priority)
 
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Pseudonaja modestaReptilesEndangered1. Control pest animals in vicinity of known populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Pseudophryne pengilleyiAmphibiansVulnerable1. Implement feral animal management to reduce their potential impact on breeding and non-breeding habitat, as per Fox TAP. (Medium priority)
 
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Pterodroma solandriBirdsVulnerable1. Eradicate rats from Lord Howe Island in accordance with Ship rat KTP Operational Plan. (Medium priority)
 
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Pterostylis cobarensisOrchidsVulnerable1. Eliminate (fence off) rabbits, feral goats and stock from sites where this species is found to occur. (High priority)
 
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Pultenaea sp. Genowlan PointShrubsEndangered1. Implement goat management strategy. (Medium priority)
 
2. Prepare goat management strategy. (Medium priority)
 
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Pyrrholaemus brunneusBirdsVulnerable1. Encourage and support the control of feral cats and foxes on private, leasehold and crown lands, particularly in areas where the species is likely to occur. (Medium priority)
 
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Ramphotyphlops endoterusReptilesEndangered1. Control feral goats and rabbits in the vicinity of known populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Rattus villosissimusRodentsVulnerable1. Control feral goats and rabbits in vicinity of refuge sites (best practice: regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control foxes and cats in the vicinity of known refuge habitat (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Rostratula benghalensisBirdsEndangered1. Conduct ongoing aerial goat and pig shoot program preferably twice yearly on Warrabah National Park and in cooperation with neighbours. (Low priority)
 
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Sarcochilus dilatatusOrchidsEndangered1. Exclude domestic stock from known and potential habitat for Sarcochilus dilatatus to encourage regeneration. (High priority)
 
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Semi-evergreen Vine Thicket in the Brigalow Belt South and Nandewar BioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Control feral grazers (eg goats, stock, rabbits etc) in this EEC. (Medium priority)
 
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Simoselaps fasciolatusReptilesVulnerable1. Control feral foxes in the vincity of the known populations. (Medium priority)
 
2. Control feral goats, pigs and rabbits in the vicinity of known populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Sminthopsis leucopusMarsupialsVulnerable1. Control and monitor abundance of feral predators (cats, foxes and dogs) and rabbits around key populations. (Medium priority)
 
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Sminthopsis macrouraMarsupialsVulnerable1. Control feral goats, pigs and rabbits near known populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control foxes in vicinity of known populatoins. Concurrently control or monitor feral cat numbers in case of a resulting increase. (Medium priority)
 
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Sophora fraseriShrubsVulnerable1. Fence populations from stock where grazing causes impacts. (High priority)
 
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Sterna albifronsBirdsEndangered1. Control feral predators (including rats, cats and foxes) as part of the intensive management of nesting, resting and fledgling feeding sites. (High priority)
 
2. Control native predators as part of the intensive management of nesting, resting and fledgling feeding sites. (High priority)
 
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Stictonetta naevosaBirdsVulnerable1. Control feral pigs and goats in order to reduce habitat destruction in potential and known habitat of the species. (Medium priority)
 
2. Control feral predators in known and potential habitat of the species. (Medium priority)
 
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Styphelia perileucaShrubsVulnerable1. If required, undertake feral pig control at known locations of the species. (High priority)
 
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Swainsona colutoidesHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Conduct rabbit and goat control in Tarawi NR and encourage other landholders where populations occur to also conduct appropriate feral animal control. (High priority)
 
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Swainsona pyrophilaHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Conduct goat control in Mallee Cliffs NP and encourage other landholders where populations occur to also conduct appropriate feral animal control. (High priority)
 
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Thesium australeHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Control feral animals in key habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Thinornis rubricollisBirdsEndangered1. Implement fox control around identified nesting habitat as per the NSW Fox TAP. (High priority)
 
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Thylogale stigmaticaMarsupialsVulnerable1. Identify priority sites for fox control and implement control programs. Prioritisation should take into account other susceptible species (e.g. Parma Wallaby). (Low priority)
 
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Tiliqua multifasciataReptilesVulnerable1. Control feral goats and rabbits near known populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control foxes and cats (feral and domestic) near selected populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Tiliqua occipitalisReptilesVulnerable1. Control feral goats, pigs and rabbits near known populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
2. Control foxes and cats (feral and domestic) near selected populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
 
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Trachymene saniculifoliaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Undertake feral pig control , where required. (Medium priority)
 
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Turnix maculosaBirdsVulnerable1. Control foxes and other introduced predators at key sites. (High priority)
 
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Turnix melanogasterBirdsEndangered1. Reduce the impacts of introduced predators and competitors by conducting feral (fox, dog and cat) control programs and ameliorating effects of domestic stock on black-breasted button-quail. (High priority)
 
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Tyto capensisBirdsVulnerable1. Control pest animals throughout the species range where nesting is known or suspected. (Low priority)
 
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Underwoodisaurus sphyrurusReptilesVulnerable1. Control feral cat and fox populations in areas where key populations of the species is known to occur. (Medium priority)
 
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Westringia davidiiShrubsVulnerable1. Assess significance of browsing at Box Range site and implement appropriate control measures if required. (High priority)
 
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Zieria floydiiShrubsEndangered1. Control feral goats in known and potential habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Zosterops lateralis tephropleurusBirdsVulnerable1. Eradicate (where feasible and where there is a worthwhile biodiversity outcome) or control introduced fauna and reduce their impact on biodiversity (specific actions to achieve this are detailed in the Draft LHI Biodiversity Management Plan). (High priority)
 
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