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Recovery strategy: Habitat protection (inc vca/ jma/ critical habitat nomination etc)

There are 571 priority actions under the "habitat protection (inc vca/ jma/ critical habitat nomination etc)" recovery strategy. These actions apply to 366 threatened species, populations and communities.

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Habitat protection (inc vca/ jma/ critical habitat nomination etc) - priority actions
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Acacia acanthocladaShrubsEndangered1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and/or other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Acacia baueri subsp. asperaShrubsVulnerable1. Increase the level of legislative protection for the Wedderburn crown land and Mt Keira roadside sites. (High priority)
 
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Acacia bynoeanaShrubsEndangered1. Ensure that sites on crown land are appropriately managed for conservation of species. (Medium priority)
 
2. Increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. Retain vegetative linkages between sites where possible. (High priority)
 
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Acacia carneorumShrubsVulnerable1. Encourage landholders to enter Voluntary Conservation Agreements and/or other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Acacia chrysotrichaTreesEndangered1. If populations are found on private land consider VCA or similar agreement to manage population. (Low priority)
 
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Acacia clunies-rossiaeShrubsVulnerable1. Negotiate with private landholder at northern extent of distribution to increase protection e.g. fencing. (Medium priority)
 
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Acacia flocktoniaeShrubsVulnerable1. Investigate increasing the legislative protection of sites through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Acacia gordoniiShrubsEndangered1. Ensure that council-managed land on which sites occur are appropriately classified and managed for conservation. (Medium priority)
 
2. Review classification of Crown land where sites occur to ensure appropriate classification and management for nature conservation. (Medium priority)
 
3. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Acacia prominens - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Negotiate with public agencies to increase protection status of sites through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Acacia pubescensShrubsVulnerable1. Negotiate with public authorities to increase legislative protection (of identified priority sites) through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Acacia pubifoliaShrubsEndangered1. A Voluntary Conservation Agreement or covenant may be appropriate for Acacia pubifolia populations near Warrabah National Park. (Medium priority)
 
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Acacia terminalis subsp. terminalisShrubsEndangered1. Increase the level of legislative protection for sites (particularly the Bunnerong Road site) through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Acronychia littoralisTreesEndangered1. Public authorities to ameliorate threats to the species on public land. (High priority)
 
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Acrophyllum australeShrubsVulnerable1. Increase protection status of sites outside conservation reserves through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Aepyprymnus rufescensMarsupialsVulnerable1. Consider landscape-scale connectivity of habitat in planning. (High priority)
 
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Agnes Banks Woodland in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Develop and implement Cumberland Plain Reservation Strategy and create a protected bushland network through targeted land acquisition as land becomes available. (High priority)
 
2. Investigate the preparation of a recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
3. Public authorities will promote management agreements to landholders through their ongoing land use planning activities. (Medium priority)
 
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Alexfloydia repensHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Develop land agreements with landowners where Alexfloydia repens occurs on private land. (Low priority)
 
2. Protect wetlands and streams on private land with potential habitat for Alexfloydia repens as a priority for incentive funding. (Low priority)
 
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Allocasuarina glareicolaShrubsEndangered1. Assess need for critical habitat nomination. (Medium priority)
 
2. Investigate formal protection on private property. (Medium priority)
 
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Ammobium craspedioidesHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Negotiate and implement habitat protection measures with land managers. (Medium priority)
 
2. Prepare management plans for Bigga cemetery and roadside populations. (High priority)
 
3. Prepare management plans for Bowning and Bookham cemeteries and roadside populations. (Medium priority)
 
4. Prepare management plans for Catway and Bungongo State Forests. (Low priority)
 
5. Prepare management plans for populations on RLPB land. (High priority)
 
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Amphibromus fluitansHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Negotiate required protection measures (e.g. fencing, reduction in grazing pressure). (Low priority)
 
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Amytornis barbatus barbatusBirdsEndangered1. Consider the acquisition of appropriate habitat in the Bulloorine (possibly as an addition to Sturt NP or as a separate NP). (Medium priority)
 
2. Encourage the protection of habitat on private land through Vacs or the development of management plans for the species (which would include fire, pest, grazing management and monitoring). (High priority)
 
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Amytornis striatusBirdsVulnerable1. Determine whether a declaration of critical habitat or endangered population will achieve additional conservation gains and undertake to prepare and submit the nomination if required. (Medium priority)
 
2. Identify areas of high conservation value for the species for potential future acquisition should they become available. (Medium priority)
 
3. Investigate features (no. of birds, size of habitat, etc) necessary in reserves for adequate conservation of the species and then assess the adequacy of the existing reserve system in terms of these features. (High priority)
 
4. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Low priority)
 
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Angophora exulTreesEndangered1. Investigate a conservation agreement with Moombahlene Local Aboriginal Land Council. (High priority)
 
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Angophora inopinaTreesVulnerable1. Ensure that sites on crown land are appropriately classified and managed. (Medium priority)
 
2. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. Retain vegetative linkages between sites where possible. (High priority)
 
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Angophora roburTreesVulnerable1. Protect populations and areas of potential habitat from clearing for agriculture or rural residential development. (Medium priority)
 
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Anomalopus mackayiReptilesEndangered1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Anseranas semipalmataBirdsVulnerable1. Nominate important wetlands to the Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia. (Medium priority)
 
2. Retain native vegetation with wetlands. (High priority)
 
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Antechinomys lanigerMarsupialsEndangered1. Encourage landholders to retain (1) leaf litter and logs for shelter and food resources, (2) exfoliating and soil-surface rocks, and (3) Spinifex or porcupine grasses (Triodia spp.). (Medium priority)
 
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Apatophyllum constableiShrubsNot listed1. Undertake negotiations for the addition to Wollemi NP of the Glen Davis site. (Medium priority)
 
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Aprasia inauritaReptilesEndangered1. Encourage landholders with suitable mallee habitat to enter into a VCA. (Low priority)
 
2. Evaluate the conservation value of existing mallee reserves for this species and consider further reservation of mallee habitats and spinifex grasslands. (Low priority)
 
3. Protect all remaining mallee habitat from fragmentation and/or degradation. (Medium priority)
 
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Aprasia parapulchellaReptilesVulnerable1. Develop and implement a site management plan for Cooma North Ridge Reserve. (Medium priority)
 
2. Develop and implement a site management plan for Eedy's New TSR. (Medium priority)
 
3. Develop and implement a site management plan for Nail Can Hill Reserve. (Medium priority)
 
4. Provide incentive payments for protection and enhanced management of known sites (see DEC for details). (High priority)
 
5. Reserve or ensure long-term management of known populations. (High priority)
 
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Argyreus hyperbiusInvertebratesEndangered1. Investigate options for permanent protection of Argyreus hyperbius habitat, particularly near Port Macquarie. (High priority)
 
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Artesian Springs Ecological CommunityThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Attempt to negotiate Voluntary Conservation Agreements or some other form of protection on properties where GAB discharge wetlands occur to ensure their protection. (Low priority)
 
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Asterolasia buxifoliaShrubsEndangered1. Prepare Plan of Management that explicitly protects this species for Hyde Park. (Medium priority)
 
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Asterolasia elegansShrubsEndangered1. Ensure that council-managed land on which sites occur are appropriately classified and managed for conservation. (Medium priority)
 
2. Review classification of Crown land where sites occur to ensure appropriate classification and management for nature conservation. (Medium priority)
 
3. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. . . (Medium priority)
 
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Astrotricha roddiiShrubsEndangered1. If the EASTLINK project proceeds, known Astrotricha roddii sites in the vicinity of the proposed works should be protected. Any additional potential habitat under the proposed path of the power lines should be searched and any new sites protected. (High priority)
 
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Babingtonia prominensShrubsEndangered1. Where Babingtonia prominens occurs on private land agreements with landowners should be considered. (Low priority)
 
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Bangalay Sand forest of the Sydney Basin and South East Corner BioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Bertya sp. Cobar-Coolabah (Bertya opponens)ShrubsVulnerable1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Blue Gum High ForestThreatened Ecological CommunitiesCritically Endangered Ecological Community1. Liaise and support landholders to secure protection and active management of priority BGHF sites. (High priority)
 
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Blue Mountains Shale Cap Forest in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs or other secure agreement to protect remnants on their land. Protect EEC in local government planning and PVP process. (Medium priority)
 
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Blue Mountains Swamps in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesVulnerable1. Manage Crown land containing significant examples of this community for nature conservation. Include appropriate management of this community as a condition on Crown land trusts, leases and licences. (Medium priority)
 
2. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection of this community through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Boronia graniticaShrubsVulnerable1. Investigate Torrington SRA tenure status change. (Medium priority)
 
2. Present options to land owners in terms of species conservation on private land (e.g.. Voluntary Conservation Agreement). (Low priority)
 
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Bossiaea oligospermaShrubsVulnerable1. Prepare species management plan for Windellama - Bungonia area identifying key populations, constraints on development and expendable parts of population. (High priority)
 
2. Seek VCAs and other long-term conservation agreements with owners of large populations on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Botaurus poiciloptilusBirdsVulnerable1. When known, protect and manage priority breeding sites using appropriate regulatory and community based mechanisms. (High priority)
 
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Brogo Wet Vine Forest in the South East Corner BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Identify key sites for protection and development of management plans. (Medium priority)
 
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Burhinus grallariusBirdsEndangered1. Acquire Bush Stone-curlew habitat when land acquisition opportunities arise. Priority areas for habitat acquisition to be determined. (Low priority)
 
2. Support and encourage the management of Bush Stone-curlew habitat on private land, as per the habitat management guidelines in the recovery plan. (Low priority)
 
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Burramys parvusMarsupialsEndangered1. Develop and monitor snow activity protocols. (High priority)
 
2. Habitat maps within resort management areas. (High priority)
 
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Cacatua leadbeateriBirdsVulnerable1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
 
2. Identify, protect and monitor nest trees and reproduction. (High priority)
 
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Cadellia pentastylisTreesVulnerable1. Attempt to enter into Vacs with landholders where the species occurs on private property e.g. Turkey Ridge. (Low priority)
 
2. Liaise with landholders regarding the possible acquisition of Turkey Ridge for the conservation of the species. (Medium priority)
 
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Cadellia pentastylis (Ooline) community in the Nandewar and Brigalow Belt South bioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Attempt to enter into VCAs with landholders where the species occurs on private property e.g. Turkey Ridge. (Low priority)
 
2. Liaise with landholders regarding the possible acquisition of Turkey Ridge for the conservation of the species. (Medium priority)
 
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Caesia parviflora var. minorHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Populations located on private land should be protected under VCA or similar agreement. (Low priority)
 
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Caladenia arenariaOrchidsEndangered1. Negotiate JMA with Forests NSW for the protection of habitat during forestry activities and develop strategies with other landowners e.g. Vacs for protection of habitat in agricultural landscapes. (High priority)
 
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Caladenia concolorOrchidsEndangered1. Develop appropriate long-term conservation and management of the Albury species and its habitat. (High priority)
 
2. Develop appropriate long-term conservation and management of the Burrinjuck species and its habitat. (High priority)
 
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Caladenia tessellataOrchidsEndangered1. Ensure long term protection of crown land habitat in the Ulladulla area. (Low priority)
 
2. Negotiate long-term protection for Braidwood site. (Low priority)
 
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Calidris albaBirdsVulnerable1. Important foraging and roosting sites within the Richmond River Estuary that are on Crown Land should be included in the Richmond River Nature Reserve. Extend the reserve boundary if possible to Mean Low Water Spring. (Medium priority)
 
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Calidris tenuirostrisBirdsVulnerable1. Important foraging and roosting sites within the Richmond River Estuary that are on Crown Land should be included in the Richmond River Nature Reserve. Extend the reserve boundary if possible to Mean Low Water Spring. (Medium priority)
 
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Callistemon linearifoliusShrubsVulnerable1. Ensure that sites on Crown land are appropriately classified and managed. (Medium priority)
 
2. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Callitris oblongaShrubsVulnerable1. Negotiate conservation agreements on RLPB and freehold land. (Low priority)
 
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Calotis glandulosaHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Identify and determine the most appropriate form of protection for key sites and prepare proposals for those sites supported by documentation. (Low priority)
 
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Calyptorhynchus banksiiBirdsVulnerable1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Calyptorhynchus lathamiBirdsVulnerable1. Assist landholders who wish to enter into voluntary conservation agreements at key sites. (Medium priority)
 
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Caretta carettaReptilesEndangered1. Consider if a nomination of land-based or marine-based critical habitat is warranted for the species or for marine turtles as a whole. (Medium priority)
 
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Carex klaphakeiHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Increase protection status of sites outside conservation reserves using land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Carex raleighiiHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Manage Snowy Plain site for long-term protection of C. raleighii population (and other flora values). (Medium priority)
 
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Castlereagh Swamp Woodland CommunityThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Develop and implement Cumberland Plain Reservation Strategy and create a protected bushland network through targeted land acquisition as land becomes available. (High priority)
 
2. Investigate the preparation of a recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
3. Public authorities will promote management agreements to landholders through their ongoing land use planning activities. (Medium priority)
 
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Chalinolobus dwyeriBatsVulnerable1. Identify and protect roost habitat artificial structures (eg culverts, old buildings and derelict mines). (High priority)
 
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Chalinolobus nigrogriseusBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of private land areas with key habitat using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, off-setting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. (Low priority)
 
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Chalinolobus picatusBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of these areas private land areas with key habitat values using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, off-setting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. (High priority)
 
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Chamaesyce psammogetonHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Ensure that council-managed land on which sites occur are appropriately classified and managed for conservation. (Medium priority)
 
2. Increase level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
3. Review classification of Crown land where sites occur to ensure appropriate classification and management for nature conservation. (Medium priority)
 
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Chelonia mydasReptilesVulnerable1. Consider if a nomination of land-based or marine-based critical habitat is warranted for the species or for marine turtles as a whole. (Medium priority)
 
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Choricarpia subargenteaTreesEndangered1. The two populations of Giant Ironwood in NSW (Mt Chincogan and Jiggi) should be high priority for VCA's or similar agreement provided landholders are interested. (High priority)
 
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Chorizema parviflorum Benth. (a shrub) population, Wollongong and Shellharbour local government areasEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection afforded site through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Cinclosoma castanotusBirdsVulnerable1. Determine whether a declaration of critical habitat or endangered population will achieve additional conservation gains and undertake to prepare and submit the nomination if required. (Medium priority)
 
2. Identify areas of high conservation value for the species for potential future acquisition should they become available. (Medium priority)
 
3. Investigate features (no. of birds, size of habitat, etc) necessary in reserves for adequate conservation of the species and then assess the adequacy of the existing reserve system in terms of these features. (High priority)
 
4. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Low priority)
 
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Coastal Saltmarsh in the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner BioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Consider inclusion of unencumbered crown land into a conservation reserve i.e. proposed Bellingen Coastal Regional park. (Low priority)
 
2. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Cooks River/ Castlereagh Ironbark Forest in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Develop and implement Cumberland Plain Reservation Strategy and create a protected bushland network through targeted land acquisition as land becomes available. (High priority)
 
2. Investigate the preparation of a recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
3. Public authorities will promote management agreements to landholders through their ongoing land use planning activities. (Medium priority)
 
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Corchorus cunninghamiiShrubsEndangered1. Investigate conservation and management of new populations. (Medium priority)
 
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Corynocarpus rupestris subsp. rupestrisShrubsVulnerable1. Determine whether Glenugie Peak should be declared as Critical Habitat for Glenugie Karaka. (High priority)
 
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Cratystylis conocephalaShrubsEndangered1. Encourage landholders to enter Vacs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Crinia tinnulaAmphibiansVulnerable1. Investigate, and where appropriate and landowners agree, implement relevant land protection and/or management mechanisms on freehold, leasehold and crown lands. (Medium priority)
 
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Cryptocarya foetidaTreesVulnerable1. Include protection of population and its habitat in statutory planning in relevant shires. (High priority)
 
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Cryptostylis hunterianaOrchidsVulnerable1. Prepare plans of management for development sites (incl. Callala Bay) where plants have been retained and managed. (Medium priority)
 
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Cumberland Plain WoodlandThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Develop and implement Cumberland Plain Reservation Strategy and create a protected bushland network through targeted land acquisition as land becomes available. (High priority)
 
2. Investigate the preparation of a recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
3. Public authorities will promote management agreements to landholders through their ongoing land use planning activities. (Medium priority)
 
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Cyclodomorphus melanops elongatusReptilesEndangered1. Encourage landholders with suitable mallee habitat to enter into a VCA. (Low priority)
 
2. Evaluate the conservation value of existing mallee reserves for this species and consider further reservation of mallee habitats and spinifex grasslands. (Low priority)
 
3. Protect all remaining mallee habitat from fragmentation and/or degradation. (Medium priority)
 
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Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeniBirdsEndangered1. Develop a community participation and publicity campaign to increase community awareness, opportunities for location of wild Coxen's Fig-Parrot populations and reduce opportunities for illegal trade of the species. (High priority)
 
2. Implement prescriptions and logging protocols. (High priority)
 
3. Protect known or probable habitat through land use planning legislation. (High priority)
 
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Daphnandra sp. C 'Illawarra'TreesEndangered1. Advise landholders of the opportunities and advantages of entering into conservation agreements and covenants. (High priority)
 
2. Reconsider the need for a declaration of critical habitat following the results of survey and ecological investigations. (Medium priority)
 
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Darwinia bifloraShrubsVulnerable1. Negotiate with public authorities to increase legislative protection for high priority sites on public land. (High priority)
 
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Darwinia fascicularis subsp. Oligantha - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Increase protection status of sites. (High priority)
 
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Darwinia glaucophyllaShrubsVulnerable1. Increase protection of sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Dasyornis brachypterusBirdsEndangered1. Designate all areas of known habitat as Critical Habitat. (Medium priority)
 
2. Develop site-specfic strategies for fire, weeds and other threats to northern population. (High priority)
 
3. Encourage environmental protection zones to be assigned to important habitat and linking areas at each location. (Medium priority)
 
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Davidsonia johnsoniiTreesEndangered1. Inform land owners and managers of protection options for the species such as Vacs, JMAs, reservation, appropriate zoning under LEPs. (Medium priority)
 
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Delma australisReptilesEndangered1. Encourage landholders with suitable mallee habitat to enter into a VCA. (Low priority)
 
2. Evaluate the conservation value of existing mallee reserves for this species and consider further reservation of mallee habitats and spinifex grasslands. (Low priority)
 
3. Protect all remaining mallee habitat from fragmentation and/or degradation. (Medium priority)
 
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Delma imparReptilesVulnerable1. Prepare and implement a plan of management for Kuma Nature Reserve (as per actions 3.4.4, 3.4.5, 3.6.1 and 3.7.2 of the National Recovery Plan). (Medium priority)
 
2. Prepare and implement a site management plan for Gundary TSR (as per Actions 3.6.1 and 3.7.2 of the National Recovery Plan). (Medium priority)
 
3. Prepare and implement a site management plan for land adjacent to the Cooma tip (as per Actions 3.6.1 and 3.7.2 of the National Recovery Plan). (Medium priority)
 
4. Provide incentive payments for protection and enhanced management of identified sites on private and public land (as per Actions 3.4.4, 3.7.2 and 3.8.3 of the National Recovery Plan; see DEC for details). (High priority)
 
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Dentella minutissimaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Protect any located populations from stock and feral animals. (High priority)
 
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Dermochelys coriaceaReptilesVulnerable1. Consider if a nomination of land-based or marine-based critical habitat is warranted for the species or for marine turtles as a whole. (Medium priority)
 
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Derwentia blakelyiShrubsVulnerable1. [Change in public land status] Consider reserving known locations on Crown land for conservation purposes. (Low priority)
 
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Desmodium acanthocladumShrubsVulnerable1. Investigate options for protecting habitat areas, including conservation agreements. (Low priority)
 
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Digitaria porrectaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Dillwynia tenuifoliaShrubsVulnerable1. Identify priority sites on private land, to encourage the preparation of site management plans and the implementation of appropriate threat abatement measures, such as weed and animal control and fire management. (Medium priority)
 
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Diospyros mabaceaTreesEndangered1. Negotiate with landholders to secure populations by reservation or VCA at 6 localities identified in the recovery plan. (High priority)
 
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Diplodactylus conspicillatusReptilesEndangered1. Retain, where ever possible, all ground timber, fallen logs, rocks, grass cover, Spinifex, understorey shrubs and soil cracks in areas of suitable habitat. (High priority)
 
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Diplodactylus elderiReptilesVulnerable1. Encourage landholders with suitable mallee habitat to enter into a VCA. (Low priority)
 
2. Evaluate the conservation value of existing mallee reserves for this species and consider further reservation of mallee habitats and spinifex grasslands. (Low priority)
 
3. Protect all remaining mallee habitat from fragmentation and/or degradation. (Medium priority)
 
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Dipteracanthus australasicus subsp. corynothecusHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Encourage landholders to enter Vacs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Diuris aequalisOrchidsEndangered1. Negotiate conservation agreements or enhanced management to secure populations on private land. (High priority)
 
2. Prepare management plans for roadside populations in Upper Lachlan Council area (Wombeyan Caves Rd and Roslyn Rd). (Medium priority)
 
3. Prepare management plan for populations in Gurnang State Forest. (Medium priority)
 
4. Prepare management plans for populations in RLPB land (at Reedy Creek and in Tarago area). (Medium priority)
 
5. Prepare management plans for roadside populations in Palerang Council area (Kings Highway). (Medium priority)
 
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Diuris dispositaOrchidsEndangered1. Consider VCA or covenant to protect the known population of Diuris disposita from threatening land management practices on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Diuris ochromaOrchidsEndangered1. Negotiate formal habitat protection measures. (High priority)
 
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Diuris praecoxOrchidsVulnerable1. Need to increase the level of legislative protection for sites on private and public land through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Diuris tricolorOrchidsVulnerable1. Conduct surveys and assessments of less known sites to confirm presence of species and develop and implement conservation management agreements with landholders for high priority sites. (High priority)
 
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Dodonaea procumbensShrubsVulnerable1. Identify the most appropriate form of future management for key sites and prepare proposals for those sites supported by documentation. (Low priority)
 
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Dromaius novaehollandiae - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Discuss options with landholders for mitigating crop damage by emus. (High priority)
 
2. Protect emu habitat on private land. (High priority)
 
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Dry Rainforest of the South East Forests in the South East Corner BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Identify key sites for protection and development of management plans. (Medium priority)
 
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Drymodes brunneopygiaBirdsVulnerable1. Determine whether a declaration of critical habitat or endangered population will achieve additional conservation gains and undertake to prepare and submit the nomination if required. (Medium priority)
 
2. Identify areas of high conservation value for the species for potential future acquisition should they become available. (Medium priority)
 
3. Investigate features (no. of birds, size of habitat, etc) necessary in reserves for adequate conservation of the species and then assess the adequacy of the existing reserve system in terms of these features. (High priority)
 
4. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Low priority)
 
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Duffys Forest Ecological Community in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Launch DEC and Council incentives programs. (Medium priority)
 
2. Liaise with private land owners to pursue active management for conservation. (High priority)
 
3. Liaise with public authorities to pursue active management for conservation. (High priority)
 
4. Make an assessment for Critical habitat nomination. (Medium priority)
 
5. Prepare nomination for listing under the EPBC Act. (Medium priority)
 
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Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Examine reserving for Environmental Protection the Crown lands containing ESBS at Bunnerong Road. (High priority)
 
2. Liaise with landholders/agencies to increase the level of legislative protection of sites with the public authorities responsible for managing ESBS on public lands. (High priority)
 
3. Prepare a recommendation for the identification of critical habitat. (High priority)
 
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Echiopsis curtaReptilesEndangered1. Encourage landholders with suitable mallee habitat to enter into a VCA. (Low priority)
 
2. Evaluate the conservation value of existing mallee reserves for this species and consider further reservation of mallee habitats and spinifex grasslands. (Low priority)
 
3. Protect all remaining mallee habitat from fragmentation and/or degradation. (Medium priority)
 
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Eidothea hardenianaTreesEndangered1. Assess the need for Critical Habitat Nightcap Oak to be declared under the TSC Act to see if it would have tangible benefits for the species. (Low priority)
 
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Elaeocarpus sp. 'Rocky Creek'TreesEndangered1. Protect locations of Elaeocarpus sp. Rocky Creek through conservation measures e.g. Vacs, forestry prescriptions, reservation or environmental protection zones. Assess sites supporting reproductive populations for Critical Habitat nominations. (Medium priority)
 
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Elaeocarpus williamsianusTreesEndangered1. Investigate the need to declare Critical Habitat once there is a better understanding of the distribution and status of E. williamsianus. (Low priority)
 
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Elderslie Banksia Scrub ForestThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Develop and implement Cumberland Plain Reservation Strategy and create a protected bushland network through targeted land acquisition as land becomes available. (High priority)
 
2. Investigate the preparation of a recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
3. Public authorities will promote management agreements to landholders through their ongoing land use planning activities. (Medium priority)
 
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Eleocharis obicisHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Negotiate, develop and implement a conservation management agreement for Micabil Exclusion Area. (High priority)
 
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Eleocharis tetraquetraHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Consider the appropriateness of recommending critical habitat under the TSC Act. (Medium priority)
 
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Endiandra hayesiiTreesVulnerable1. Review need for critical habitat nomination for this species. (Low priority)
 
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Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteataTreesEndangered1. Review need for critical habitat nomination for this species. (Low priority)
 
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Epacris hamiltoniiShrubsEndangered1. Assess the need to make a Critical habitat nomination. (Low priority)
 
2. Encourage private landholders to protect habitat through sympathetic management, conservation agreements or other secure agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Epacris purpurascens var. purpurascensShrubsVulnerable1. Identify priority sites for formal habitat protection and seek to implement measures such as JMAs or VCAs. (Medium priority)
 
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Epacris sparsaShrubsVulnerable1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for the Vale of Avoca population. (Medium priority)
 
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Ephippiorhynchus asiaticusBirdsEndangered1. Identify areas of crown land that provide foraging and/or nesting sites for Black-necked Storks and seek to acquire these sites. (High priority)
 
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Eriocaulon carsoniiHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Support programs that encourage the sustainable use of the Great Artesian Basin. (Medium priority)
 
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Erodiophyllum elderiHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Protect 3 populations within 2 years from threats. (High priority)
 
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Erythrotriorchis radiatusBirdsEndangered1. Promote conservation and management of nest sites on private land through consultation with CMAs and incentives for landowners. (High priority)
 
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Esacus neglectusBirdsEndangered1. Protect foraging and roosting sites within the Bellinger, Tweed and Shoalhaven estuaries. (Medium priority)
 
2. Protect foraging and roosting sites within the Clarence, Nambucca and Manning River (Farquarh Inlet) Estuaries on Crown land. (High priority)
 
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Eucalyptus alligatrix subsp. miscellaTreesVulnerable1. Liaise with landholders to encourage conservation measures or enter VCA. (High priority)
 
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Eucalyptus aquaticaTreesVulnerable1. Protect known habitat in local government planning and PVP process. Attach requirement for covenant and to prepare PoM as a consent condition to reduce impacts from development. (High priority)
 
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Eucalyptus camaldulensisEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Investigate options for conservation on private and public land. (High priority)
 
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Eucalyptus camfieldiiMalleesVulnerable1. Prepare and implement site-specific plans of management. (High priority)
 
2. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Eucalyptus cannoniiTreesVulnerable1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (High priority)
 
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Eucalyptus copulansTreesEndangered1. Consider nomination of critical habitat for the species if warranted after taxonomic research. (Low priority)
 
2. Secure crown land identified for reintroduction purposes as a reserve for conservation purposes. (Low priority)
 
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Eucalyptus fractaTreesVulnerable1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Eucalyptus glaucinaTreesVulnerable1. Consider VCA or similar agreement for populations on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Eucalyptus kartzoffianaTreesVulnerable1. Develop management agreements and provide incentive funding for key populations on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Eucalyptus macarthuriiTreesVulnerable1. Consider VCA or similar agreement for populations on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Eucalyptus oresbiaTreesVulnerable1. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Medium priority)
 
2. Prioritise incorporation of Crown land at Hanging Rock (Nundle) site into reserve system. . (Medium priority)
 
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Eucalyptus parramattensis subsp. decadensTreesVulnerable1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Eucalyptus recurvaMalleesEndangered1. Investigate the identification and nomination of Critical Habitat. (Low priority)
 
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Eucalyptus robertsonii subsp. hemisphaericaTreesVulnerable1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Eucalyptus rubida subsp. barbigerorumTreesVulnerable1. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Eucalyptus tetrapleuraTreesVulnerable1. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Eudyptula minor population - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Reservation. (Medium priority)
 
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Euphrasia orthocheila subsp. perasperaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Medium priority)
 
2. Negotiate reservation, voluntary acquisition or exchange of land for populations on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Falsistrellus tasmaniensisBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of these HCV private land areas using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, off-setting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. (Low priority)
 
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Fontainea orariaShrubsEndangered1. Assess need for critical habitat nomination. (Low 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. Investigate acquisition of property that contains this EEC to complement and expand on existing areas reserved. (Low priority)
 
2. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection, particularly from threats such as grazing, of this EEC on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Gallirallus sylvestrisBirdsEndangered1. Continue to implement strict procedures for managing the Permanent Park Preserve (PPP) and for minimising the impacts of infrastructure and tourism in the PPP. Ensure that a full assessment of proposals is undertaken as required by the NSW EP&A Act. (High priority)
 
2. Formulate and implement guidelines for the protection, management and enhancement of Woodhen habitat on leasehold land. (Medium priority)
 
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Genoplesium baueriOrchidsVulnerable1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites that are not located within conservation reserves through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Genoplesium insignisOrchidsEndangered1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites that are not located within conservation reserves through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Genoplesium plumosumOrchidsCritically Endangered1. Identification and nomination of Critical habitat. (Medium priority)
 
2. NPWS to request Department of Lands to dedicate the Crown Land site as a reserve for Environmental Protection. (Medium priority)
 
3. NPWS to request MSC to include advisory note recording the prescence of this species on s. 149 certificates. (Medium priority)
 
4. Promote the establishment of medium and long-term protection of all sites. (Medium priority)
 
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Genoplesium vernaleOrchidsVulnerable1. Develop appropriate management strategies for the various population on State Forests through a species specific management plan. (High priority)
 
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Genowlan Point Allocasuarina nana HeathlandThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection through landuse planning mechanisms and/or jma. (Medium priority)
 
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Gentiana wissmanniiHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage population on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Geodorum densiflorumOrchidsEndangered1. Promote conservation incentives and agreements to improve management and protection of unreserved populations. (Medium priority)
 
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Glossopsitta porphyrocephalaBirdsVulnerable1. Encourage landholders with suitable habitat on their properties to enter into a VCA or some other form of habitat protection measure. (Low priority)
 
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Gossia fragrantissimaShrubsEndangered1. Investigate opportunities for reservation of unsecured populations. (High priority)
 
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Grantiella pictaBirdsVulnerable1. Encourage retention of natural densities of mistletoes, particularly Amyema sp. (High priority)
 
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Grevillea beadleanaShrubsEndangered1. Determine if nomination as Critical Habitat under the Threatened Species Conservation Act is warranted. (High priority)
 
2. Investigate conservation management and protection options on private and leasehold land. (High priority)
 
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Grevillea caleyiShrubsEndangered1. Assess critical habitat for G. caleyi. (Medium priority)
 
2. Liaise with land managers and relevant Councils to increase the protection status of land where G. caleyi occurs. (High priority)
 
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Grevillea juniperina subsp. juniperinaShrubsVulnerable1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for priority sites (public and private) through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (Low priority)
 
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Grevillea masoniiShrubsEndangered1. Provide private landholders with management advice and support to protect the species on their lands. (High priority)
 
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Grevillea obtusifloraShrubsEndangered1. Reclassify habitat in Clandulla SF to "Special Emphasis- Flora and Fauna". (Medium priority)
 
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Grevillea parviflora subsp. supplicansShrubsEndangered1. [Change in public land status] Ensure that sites on crown land are appropriately classified and managed. (High priority)
 
2. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites on freehold land through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Grevillea quadricaudaShrubsVulnerable1. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Low priority)
 
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Grevillea renwickianaShrubsEndangered1. Seek Vacs and other long-term conservation agreements for important private land populations. (Medium priority)
 
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Grevillea wilkinsoniiShrubsEndangered1. Develop joint management agreements with Gundagai Rural Lands Protection Board and Dept. of Lands. (Medium priority)
 
2. Identification and nomination of critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
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Grus rubicundaBirdsVulnerable1. Encourage landowners with suitable wetlands to enter into a VCA or other form of site protection for the Brolga. (Medium priority)
 
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Haematopus longirostrisBirdsVulnerable1. Declare nesting habitat as wildlife protection areas under Companion Animal Management Plans and exclude uncontrolled dogs from such areas, particularly in the breeding season. (Medium priority)
 
2. Prepare estuary management plans that identify and protect nesting habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Haloragis exalata subsp. exalataShrubsVulnerable1. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Low priority)
 
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Haloragodendron lucasiiShrubsEndangered1. Increase protection of known sites outside conservation reserves through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Halosarcia lylei low open-shrubland in the Murray Darling Depression BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Encourage landholders to enter site protection agreements, develop site management guidelines and seek conservation incentives. (Medium priority)
 
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Heleioporus australiacusAmphibiansVulnerable1. Develop a list of key populations of the Giant Burrowing Frog to focus recovery actions. (Medium priority)
 
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Hibbertia procumbensShrubsEndangered1. [Change in public land status] Ensure that sites on crown land are appropriately classified and managed. (Medium priority)
 
2. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites on freehold land through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Hibbertia puberulaShrubsEndangered1. Increase protection status of sites through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Hibbertia superansShrubsEndangered1. [Critical habitat determination] Assess suitability of nominating Heath Rd Reserve as critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
2. Negotiate with landholders to increase protection status of sites outside conservation reserves, through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Howell Shrublands in the New England Tablelands and Nandewar BioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Liaise with government agencies and private landowners over management of the ecological community on potential mining leases. (High priority)
 
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Hunter Lowland Redgum Forest in the Sydney Basin and NSW North Coast BioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection afforded remnants through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Hylacola cautaBirdsVulnerable1. Determine whether a declaration of critical habitat or endangered population will achieve additional conservation gains and undertake to prepare and submit the nomination if required. (Medium priority)
 
2. Identify areas of high conservation value for the species for potential future acquisition should they become available. (Medium priority)
 
3. Investigate features (no. of birds, size of habitat, etc) necessary in reserves for adequate conservation of the species and then assess the adequacy of the existing reserve system in terms of these features. (High priority)
 
4. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Low priority)
 
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Illawarra Lowlands Grassy Woodland in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection afforded remnants through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. Maintain or, where lost, re-establish vegetative links between the remnants. (Medium priority)
 
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Illawarra Subtropical Rainforest in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection afforded remnants through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. Maintain or, where lost, re-establish vegetative links between the remnants. (Medium priority)
 
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Irenepharsus trypherusHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Advise landholders of the opportunities and advantages of entering into conservation agreements and covenants. (High priority)
 
2. Reconsider the need for a declaration of critical habitat following the results of further survey and ecological investigation. (Medium priority)
 
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Isoglossa eranthemoidesHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Encourage and assist the development and implementation of management plans for the implementation of relevant recovery actions, for locations of the species not part of the DEC estate. (High priority)
 
2. Ensure that the species' sub-units and their habitats are considered in land acquisition identification and assessment studies and in determining priorities for acquisition. (High priority)
 
3. Liaise with owners and managers of locations of the species to discuss and implement, with their agreement, formal voluntary management mechanisms that can implement relevant recovery actions. (High priority)
 
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Kennedia retrorsaHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Liaise with landholders to try and protect habitat in private ownership through VCAs. (Medium priority)
 
2. Pursue options to strategically purchase privately owned in-holdings with known populations e.g. Miles Dunphy wilderness fund. (Low priority)
 
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Keraudrenia corrolata var. denticulata - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Increase protection status of sites. (High priority)
 
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Kincumber Scribbly Gum Forest in the Sydney Basin bioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesCritically Endangered Ecological Community1. Negotiate conservation agreements on RLPB and freehold land. (Low priority)
 
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Kunzea cambageiShrubsVulnerable1. Undertake negotiations to increase the protection status (through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements) of sites in the Berrima area on private and Crown Lands. (High priority)
 
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Kunzea rupestrisShrubsVulnerable1. Negotiate with Dept of Lands to increase protection of sites on Crown land, particularly those in west of range in Baulkham Hills LGA. (High priority)
 
2. Negotiate with private landholders to increase protection of sites through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements, for sites on private land, particularly those in the west of the species' range in Baulkham Hills LGA. (Medium priority)
 
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Kurnell Dune Forest in the Sutherland Shire and City of RockdaleThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Kurri Sand Swamp Woodland in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Advise landowners of sites supporting KSSW about opportunities for entering into conservation agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Lasiopetalum behriiShrubsEndangered1. Encourage the landholder of Lethero Station near Pooncarie, where the single currently known plant exists, to enter into a VCA or some other form of protection for the area where the plant exists. (High priority)
 
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Lasiopetalum longistamineumShrubsVulnerable1. Increase site protection through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Lathamus discolorBirdsEndangered1. Protect, manage and restore Swift Parrot habitat on private land through conservation agreements, management agreements and incentive payments (refer to species profile for regionally specific habitat information). (High priority)
 
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Leionema lachnaeoidesShrubsEndangered1. Determine whether critical habitat should be declared. (Low priority)
 
2. Protect known habitat in local government planning. Attach requirement for covenant and to prepare PoM as a consent condition to reduce impacts from development. (Medium priority)
 
3. Use incentives to encourage landholders to enter VCAs or other binding agreements to protect habitat on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Leionema ralstoniiShrubsVulnerable1. Investigate potential for VCA's where populations are on private land. (Medium priority)
 
2. Seek agreement to include presence of species on s.149 certificates for private property. (Medium priority)
 
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Lepidium monoplocoidesHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Investigate options for the inclusion of extant populations in the Reserve system. (Medium priority)
 
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Lepidium peregrinumHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Investigate the possibility of a formal Voluntary Conservation Agreement with the owner of the freehold portion of the site. (Medium priority)
 
2. Nominate the only NSW site as 'critical habitat' under the Threatened Species Conservation Act. (Medium priority)
 
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Lepidosperma evansianumHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs JMAs, consider critical habitat nomination if status is upgraded to endangered. (Medium priority)
 
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Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. fletcheriShrubsEndangered1. Review the need for Vacs or JMAs, and negotiate their implementation where warranted. (Medium priority)
 
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Litoria booroolongensisAmphibiansEndangered1. Investigate less known potential locations of Booroolong Frog and subsequently develop, negotiate and implement conservation management agreements at confirmed high priority sites. . (Medium priority)
 
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Litoria castaneaAmphibiansEndangered1. Encourage community protection measures. (High priority)
 
2. Undertake critical habitat assessment if any populations of the species are confirmed. (High priority)
 
3. Undertake VCA/JMA assessment of locations if any extant populations are confirmed. (High priority)
 
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Litoria olongburensisAmphibiansVulnerable1. Investigate, and where appropriate and landowners agree, implement relevant land protection and/or management mechanisms on freehold, leasehold and crown lands. (Medium priority)
 
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Litoria piperataAmphibiansVulnerable1. Encourage community protection measures. (High priority)
 
2. If species status is changed to endangered, undertake critical habitat assessment if any populations are confirmed. (High priority)
 
3. Undertake VCA/JMA assessment of locations if any extant populations are confirmed. (High priority)
 
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Litoria raniformisAmphibiansEndangered1. Encourage landholders to enter into a VCA or other form of site protection for the Southern Bell Frog. (Low priority)
 
2. Prevent any further loss or degradation of wetlands and restore degraded wetlands as per the NSW Wetlands Management Policy (1996). (High priority)
 
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Littoral Rainforest in the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner BioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Macropus parmaMarsupialsVulnerable1. Consider landscape-scale connectivity of habitat in planning. (High priority)
 
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Maroota Sands Swamp ForestThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Increase protection status of Crown reserves on which community occurs. (Medium priority)
 
2. Investigate the merit and potential benefits of a critical habitat nomination. (Low priority)
 
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Maundia triglochinoidesHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Ensure that council-managed land on which sites occur are appropriately classified and managed for conservation. (Medium priority)
 
2. Negotiate with public agencies and private landholders to increase protection status of wetlands on their land if known habitat for species. (High priority)
 
3. Review classification of Crown land where sites occur to ensure appropriate classification and management for nature conservation. (Medium priority)
 
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Melaleuca armillaris Tall Shrubland in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Consider the need for a critical habitat declaration. (Medium priority)
 
2. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection afforded remnants through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. Maintain vegetative links between the remnants where possible. (High priority)
 
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Melaleuca biconvexaTreesVulnerable1. Ensure that sites on crown land are appropriately classified and managed. (Medium priority)
 
2. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. Retain or, where lost, re-establish vegetative linkages between sites where possible. (High priority)
 
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Melaleuca deaneiShrubsVulnerable1. Ensure that sites on crown land are appropriately classified and managed. (Medium priority)
 
2. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. Retain or, where lost, re-establish vegetative linkages between sites where possible. (High priority)
 
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Menura albertiBirdsVulnerable1. Work together with NR CMA, local councils and landholders to conserve and rehabilitate habitat on private tenure to enhance corridors and adjacent habitat to formal reserves. (Medium priority)
 
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Micromyrtus blakelyiShrubsVulnerable1. Liaise and negotiate management prescriptions with utilities companies. (Medium priority)
 
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Micromyrtus minutifloraShrubsEndangered1. Assess the need for the declaration of critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
2. Liaise with the appropriate management authorities regarding the conservation of populations in the Londonderry/Castlereagh area. (Medium priority)
 
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Microstrobos fitzgeraldiiShrubsEndangered1. Encourage landholders of land with known populations to enter VCAs, PMPs, JMAs or positive covenants. (Medium priority)
 
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Microtis angusiiOrchidsEndangered1. Protect any new populations on private land through environmental planning/rezoning mechanisms, vcas or habitat management by private individuals. (Medium priority)
 
2. Secure known population at Ingleside with appropriate conservation mechanism (e.g. JMA). (High priority)
 
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Miniopterus australisBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of these significant roost areas using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, offseting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. (Low priority)
 
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Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensisBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of these key roost areas using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, offseting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. (Medium priority)
 
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Moist Shale Woodland in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Develop and implement Cumberland Plain Reservation Strategy and create a protected bushland network through targeted land acquisition as land becomes available. (High priority)
 
2. Investigate the preparation of a recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
3. Public authorities will promote management agreements to landholders through their ongoing land use planning activities. (Medium 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. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Mormopterus beccariiBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of these high conservation value private land areas, using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, off-setting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. (High priority)
 
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Mormopterus norfolkensisBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of these private land areas using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, off-setting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. (High priority)
 
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Mount Gibraltar Forest in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Identify key sites for protection and development of management plans. (Medium priority)
 
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Native Vegetation on Cracking Clay Soils of the Liverpool PlainsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Encourage landholders to enter into a VCA where the EEC occurs on their property. (Medium priority)
 
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Natural Temperate Grassland of the Southern Tablelands (NSW and ACT)Threatened Ecological CommunitiesNot listed1. Determine the most appropriate form of protection for the identified sites and prepare proposals for those sites supported by documentation. (High priority)
 
2. Identify key sites for acquisition. Negotiate reservation proposals with Australian Government, State and Territory agencies and other protection measures with landholders and managers. (Medium priority)
 
3. Identify key sites for conservation protection using a stratified approach aimed at including sites representing the entire geographic and ecological extent of the community. (High priority)
 
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Neophema chrysogasterBirdsCritically Endangered1. Provide additional foraging and roosting habitat through management agreements and incentives. (Medium priority)
 
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Nettapus coromandelianusBirdsEndangered1. Modify suitable wetlands on private land to establish a network of high quality wetland reserves. (Medium priority)
 
2. Preserve Cotton Pygmy Goose habitat using Voluntary Conservation Agreements, and other such habitat protection arrangements. (Medium priority)
 
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Ninox connivensBirdsVulnerable1. Establish formal conservation arrangements for properties with Barking Owls, which can be used to protect wildlife habitat. (Low priority)
 
2. Incorporate the consideration of Barking Owl habitat and potential habitat as a high priority in the assessment of property for reserve establishment. (High priority)
 
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Ninox strenuaBirdsVulnerable1. Encourage private landholders to undertake management options to conserve and/or actively manage forest owl habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Nitella partitaAlgae, Mosses and LichensEndangered1. Encourage any landholders with this species on their land to enter into a VCA or some other form of protection for the species. (Medium priority)
 
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Notomys fuscusRodentsEndangered1. If discovered off-park, encourage landholders to enter Vacs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Nyctimene robinsoniBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of these areas using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, offsetting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. (Low priority)
 
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Nyctophilus bifaxBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of these HCV private land areas using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, off-setting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. (Medium priority)
 
2. Protect and enhance areas of low elevation rainforest, wet eucalypt forest and coastal scrub across the species' range. (High priority)
 
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Nyctophilus timoriensisBatsVulnerable1. Maintain or improve the value of identified HCAs using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, off-setting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other relevant options. . (Medium priority)
 
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O’Hares Creek Shale ForestThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for off-park remnants through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. Maintain vegetative links between the remnants where possible. (High priority)
 
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Oedura rhombiferReptilesEndangered1. Retain all live and dead standing trees, particularly those with decorticating bark within the species range. (Medium priority)
 
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Olax angulataShrubsVulnerable1. Assess status of Crown Land in the Minnie Water area, and upgrade protection status. (Medium priority)
 
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Olearia cordataShrubsVulnerable1. Liaise with private landholders to increase site protection and management for conservation. (Medium priority)
 
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Oxyura australisBirdsVulnerable1. Where important wetlands are not on conservation reserves landholders should be encouraged to enter into conservation agreements protecting Lignum creeks and swamps. (Medium priority)
 
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Pachycephala inornataBirdsVulnerable1. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Medium priority)
 
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Pachycephala rufogularisBirdsEndangered1. Determine where sub-populations occur on crown land outside reserve system, assess their ecological value and liaise with appropriate agency to ensure adequate habitat protection and/or enhancement. (High priority)
 
2. Determine whether a declaration of critical habitat or endangered population will achieve additional conservation gains and undertake to prepare and submit the nomination if required. (Medium priority)
 
3. Identify areas of high conservation value for the species for potential future acquisition should they become available. (Medium priority)
 
4. Investigate features (no. of birds, size of habitat, etc) necessary in reserves for adequate conservation of the species and then assess the adequacy of the existing reserve system in terms of these features. (Medium priority)
 
5. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Low priority)
 
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Paralucia spiniferaInvertebratesEndangered1. Seek increase in legislative protection of freehold and publicly owned BCB sites. (Low priority)
 
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Perameles nasuta population - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Prepare recommendation for declaration of critical habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Persoonia acerosaShrubsVulnerable1. Investigate whether the addition to DEC estate of Crown Lands between Blue Mountains suburbs and NP is possible and would reduce fragmentation of population. (High priority)
 
2. Negotiate with private and public landholders to increase protection status of sites outside conservation reserves through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Persoonia bargoensisShrubsEndangered1. Ensure that council-managed land on which sites occur are appropriately classified and managed for conservation. (High priority)
 
2. Review classification of Crown land where sites occur to ensure appropriate classification and management for nature conservation. (High priority)
 
3. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Persoonia glaucescensShrubsEndangered1. Liaise with public and private landholders re formal protection. (Medium priority)
 
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Persoonia hirsutaShrubsEndangered1. Ensure that council-managed land on which sites occur are appropriately classified and managed for conservation. (Medium priority)
 
2. Review classification of Crown land where sites occur to ensure appropriate classification and management for nature conservation. (Medium priority)
 
3. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (Medium priority)
 
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Persoonia mollis subsp. maximaShrubsEndangered1. Declare critical habitat. (High priority)
 
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Persoonia nutansShrubsEndangered1. Reconsider the need for a recommendation of critical habitat by final year of plan. (Low priority)
 
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Persoonia paucifloraShrubsEndangered1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for freehold sites, adjacent habitats and any potential vegetative corridors between them, through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Petaurus australisMarsupialsVulnerable1. Consider species in reserve management and planning to protect and enhance habitat and connection corridors. (High priority)
 
2. Liaise with CMAs and DNR with respect to identification and protection of species habitat through PVPs and land owner incentives. (High priority)
 
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Petaurus norfolcensis - endangered population Wagga WaggaEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Address Squirrel Glider conservation through reserve management and planning. (Medium priority)
 
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Petrogale penicillataMarsupialsEndangered1. Identify sites and appropriate land management mechanisms to ameliorate significant impacts caused by habitat loss where such specific management actions are required. (Medium priority)
 
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Phyllodes imperialis southern subspeciesInvertebratesEndangered1. Identify high priority breeding and foraging sites and implement conservation measures that retain habitat on private lands. (High priority)
 
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Pimelea elongataHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Inform all land managers of all known sites immediately to enable protection from any type of disturbance (fire, clearing, mechanical disturbance, etc). (High priority)
 
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Pimelea serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifoliaShrubsEndangered1. Consider nominating critical habitat for the species, where the calcareous (limestone) element of the soil is the critical component. (Medium priority)
 
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Pimelea spicataShrubsEndangered1. Consider the need for a critical habitat recommendation by 2010. (Low priority)
 
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Pittwater Spotted Gum ForestThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. DEC & Council investigate planning and incentives options to promote and protect remnants of PSGF, particularly on private land. (Medium priority)
 
2. Liaise and support landholders (public & private) to secure protection and active management of PSGF remnants e.g. VCAs. (Medium priority)
 
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Podargus ocellatusBirdsVulnerable1. Nominate core areas in Mt Warning and Focal Peak Calderas as critical habitat. (High priority)
 
2. Prioritise acquisition of lowland subtropical rainforest remnants in far north-eastern NSW. Manage for conservation. (High priority)
 
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Poephila cincta cinctaBirdsEndangered1. Identify critical habitat. (Medium priority)
 
2. Secure known sites for conservation. (Medium priority)
 
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Polytelis anthopeplus monarchoidesBirdsEndangered1. Reserve areas of significant nesting habitat such that at least 50% of the known breeding population is located within formal reserves. (Medium priority)
 
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Polytelis swainsoniiBirdsVulnerable1. Where possible, secure the management of high priority lands through voluntary cooperative agreements under the relevant legislation. (Low priority)
 
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Pomaderris brunneaShrubsVulnerable1. Negotiate with private landholders and public authorities to increase protection status of sites outside conservation areas. (Medium priority)
 
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Pomaderris cotoneasterShrubsEndangered1. Develop a Joint Management Agreement for site on council land at Badgery's Lookout. (Medium priority)
 
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Pomaderris delicataShrubsEndangered1. Provide incentive payments and develop management agreements to protect populations on freehold land. (High priority)
 
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Pomaderris elachophyllaShrubsEndangered1. Seek conservation agreement for population's) on private land. (Low priority)
 
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Pomaderris pallidaShrubsVulnerable1. Provide incentive payments and develop management agreements to protect populations on freehold land. (Medium priority)
 
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Pomaderris prunifolia - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Negotiate with public agencies to increase protection status of sites at Rydalmere and The Crest. (High priority)
 
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Pomaderris queenslandicaShrubsEndangered1. Consider VCAs or similar agreements to protect and manage populations on private land. (High priority)
 
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Pomaderris repertaShrubsEndangered1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for freehold sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Pomatostomus halliBirdsVulnerable1. Encourage landholders to enter Vacs and other site management agreements. (High priority)
 
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Potorous tridactylusMarsupialsVulnerable1. Seek formal protection of all remaining areas of known habitat under voluntary conservation agreements, joint management agreements or as critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
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Prasophyllum affineOrchidsEndangered1. Identify and nominate critical habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Prasophyllum petilumOrchidsEndangered1. Negotiate a management agreement (e.g. JMA or VCA) and prepare a management plan to secure the population at Captains Flat. (High priority)
 
2. Negotiate and implement a conservation management agreement to secure the population at Tarengo TSR. (High priority)
 
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Prasophyllum sp. Majors CreekOrchidsEndangered1. Negotiate and implement a management agreement to formalise the management of Majors Creek Cemetery. (High priority)
 
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Prostanthera askaniaShrubsEndangered1. Advise private landholders about the species and advantages of voluntary conservation agreements or other forms of habitat protection. (High priority)
 
2. Consider the need for declaration of critical habitat. (Medium priority)
 
3. Liaise with Local Councils and other public authorities to reserve Crown lands for environmental protection. (Medium priority)
 
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Prostanthera cryptandroides subsp. CryptandroidesShrubsVulnerable1. Increase level of legislative protection for sites on private land through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Prostanthera densaShrubsVulnerable1. Liaise with private and public landholders to increase site protection for conservation. (Medium priority)
 
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Prostanthera junonisShrubsEndangered1. Reassess feasibility of a critical habitat declaration for this species in the light of the results of further research and monitoring. (Medium priority)
 
2. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for the species on private land through appropriate land-use planning mechanisms and negotiating conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Prostanthera strictaShrubsVulnerable1. Increase protection of freehold sites particularly at Mt Vincent and Genowlan Mountains using land-use planning mechanisms and/or targeted conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Pseudomys fumeusRodentsEndangered1. Designate protection zones around key smoky mouse populations. (High priority)
 
2. Identify presence and risk of Phytophthora cinnamomi infection and protect key areas of habitat. (Medium priority)
 
3. Review IFOA 2000 conditions for smoky mouse in NSW. (Medium priority)
 
4. Review IFOA 2000 protection zones in the Eden hinterland. (Medium priority)
 
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Pseudomys oralisRodentsEndangered1. Consult with private landholders in regard to utilising conservation agreements for their properties to enhance long term protection and complementary management of the species. (High priority)
 
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Pterodroma leucoptera leucopteraBirdsEndangered1. Declare Cabbage Tree Island as critical habitat and consider need to extend this to other islands. (Medium priority)
 
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Pteropus alectoBatsNot listed1. Protect forage habitat critical to survival across the species range. (Low priority)
 
2. Protect roosting habitat critical to the lifecycle of the species. (Low priority)
 
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Pteropus poliocephalusBatsVulnerable1. Protect and enhance priority foraging habitat for Grey-headed Flying-foxes, for example through management plans, local environmental plans and development assessments, and through volunteer conservation programs for privately owned land. (Low priority)
 
2. Protect roosting habitat critical to the survival of Grey-headed Flying-foxes, for example through management plans, local environmental plans and development assessments, and through volunteer conservation programs for privately owned land. (Low priority)
 
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Pterostylis cobarensisOrchidsVulnerable1. Undertake an assessment of the conservation value of sites where the species occurs in order to identify future potential acquisitions for conservation reserves. (Medium priority)
 
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Pterostylis gibbosaOrchidsEndangered1. Consider the need for a critical habitat nomination for the species. (Medium priority)
 
2. Liaise with Shellharbour Council to complete VCA for Croom Road site. (High priority)
 
3. Liaise with Transgrid regarding Yallah population and discuss the options for increasing the level of legislative protection for the site. (High priority)
 
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Pterostylis saxicolaOrchidsEndangered1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites and adjacent habitats through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Ptilinopus magnificusBirdsVulnerable1. Prioritise acquisition of littoral and floodplain rainforest remnants. (Medium priority)
 
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Ptilinopus reginaBirdsVulnerable1. Prioritise acquisition of littoral and floodplain rainforest remnants. (Medium priority)
 
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Pultenaea parvifloraShrubsEndangered1. Identify priority sites for conservation actions on private lands. (Medium priority)
 
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Pyrrholaemus brunneusBirdsVulnerable1. Prevent stock grazing in areas of saltbush and bluebush communities. (Medium priority)
 
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Quorrobolong Scribbly Gum Woodland in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Inform private landholders about incentives for entering into conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
2. Prepare a recommendation for the identification of critical habitat on the basis of the outcomes of further survey work. (Medium priority)
 
3. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection afforded remnants through land use planning mechanisms. (High priority)
 
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Randia mooreiShrubsEndangered1. Ensure that public authorities and private landowners are aware of long term protection measures available for the species. (Medium priority)
 
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River-Flat Eucalypt Forest on Coastal Floodplains of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Robertson Basalt Tall Open-forest in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Identify key sites for protection and development of management plans. (Medium priority)
 
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Robertson Rainforest in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Identify key sites for protection and development of management plans. (Medium priority)
 
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Rutidosis leiolepisHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Determine the most appropriate form of protection for identified key sites and prepare proposals for those sites supported by documentation. (Low priority)
 
2. Identify key sites for conservation protection. (Medium priority)
 
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Rutidosis leptorrhynchoidesHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Prepare and implement Plan of Management for Queanbeyan Nature Reserve. (High priority)
 
2. Seek a Joint Management Agreement for the Gundary TSR site. (Medium priority)
 
3. Seek Conservation Agreement or other form of protection for "The Poplars" site. (Medium priority)
 
4. Seek long-term protection for Letchworth site. (Medium priority)
 
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Saccolaimus flaviventrisBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of these HCV private land areas using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, off-setting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. (High priority)
 
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Scaevola collarisShrubsEndangered1. Inform all land managers of all known sites immediately in order to protect them from any type of disturbance until such time as its conservation status is fully known and recovery actions are better developed. (High priority)
 
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Scoteanax rueppelliiBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of these HCV private land areas using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, off-setting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. (High priority)
 
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Senecio garlandiiHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Explore management agreements for populations on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Shale Gravel Transition Forest in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Develop and implement Cumberland Plain Reservation Strategy and create a protected bushland network through targeted land acquisition as land becomes available. (High priority)
 
2. Investigate the preparation of a recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
3. Public authorities will promote management agreements to landholders through their ongoing land use planning activities. (Medium priority)
 
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Shale Sandstone Transition Forest in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Develop and implement Cumberland Plain Reservation Strategy and create a protected bushland network through targeted land acquisition as land becomes available. (High priority)
 
2. Investigate the preparation of a recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
3. Public authorities will promote management agreements to landholders through their ongoing land use planning activities. (Medium priority)
 
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Sminthopsis leucopusMarsupialsVulnerable1. Protect key habitat and populations on private and public land. (High priority)
 
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Solanum armourenseShrubsEndangered1. Liaise with lease and freeholders regarding site management of any populations located during surveys. (Low priority)
 
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Solanum karsenseHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Encourage landholders with Solanum karsense on their properties to enter into a VCA or some other form of protection. (Low priority)
 
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Southern Highlands Shale Woodlands in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Identify key sites for protection and development of management plans. (Medium priority)
 
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Sterna albifronsBirdsEndangered1. Acquire Little Tern nesting sites for inclusion in reserves. (Medium priority)
 
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Stictonetta naevosaBirdsVulnerable1. Where important wetlands are not on conservation reserves landholders should be encouraged to enter into conservation agreements protecting Lignum creeks and swamps. (Medium priority)
 
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Sun Valley Cabbage Gum Forest in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. [Change in public land status] Set aside part of recreation reserve containing this community for the sole purpose of conservation. (Medium priority)
 
2. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs or other secure agreements to protect remnants on their land. (High priority)
 
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Suta flagellumReptilesVulnerable1. Prepare and implement a PoM for Turallo NR. (Medium priority)
 
2. Provide incentive payments for protection and enhanced management of identified sites on private land (see DEC for details). (High priority)
 
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Swainsona plagiotropisHerbs and ForbsVulnerable1. Prevent cultivation of grasslands where the species occurs. (High priority)
 
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Swainsona rectaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Investigate potential purchase of private land site at Burrendong as a possible addition to Burrendong Arboretum. (High priority)
 
2. Liaise with Burrendong Arboretum Management Trust for formal protection in Arboretum. (Low priority)
 
3. Liaise with councils and RTA to ensure protection of roadside population near Mudgee. (High priority)
 
4. Liaise with DNR to include species in Lake Burrendong State Park management plan. (Low priority)
 
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Swamp oak floodplain forest of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Swamp sclerophyll forest on coastal floodplains of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregionsThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Low priority)
 
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Syconycteris australisBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of these areas using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, off-setting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. . (Medium priority)
 
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Sydney Freshwater Wetlands in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Seek to improve protection of remnants by encouraging application, implementation and enforcement of existing planning and assessment tools, e.g. SREP 20, SEPP 14. (Medium priority)
 
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Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark ForestThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Develop and implement Cumberland Plain Reservation Strategy and create a protected bushland network through targeted land acquisition as land becomes available. (High priority)
 
2. Investigate the preparation of a recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
3. Public authorities will promote management agreements to landholders through their ongoing land use planning activities. (Medium priority)
 
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Synemon planaInvertebratesEndangered1. Develop and implement a conservation management plan for Gocup TSR. (Medium priority)
 
2. Develop and implement a roadside management plan for populations at Bowning, Gounyan Rd, Grace's Flat Rd, Jeir Ck, Kia Ora and Tallagandra Ln. (Medium priority)
 
3. Develop and implement a roadside management plan for populations at Springvale and Valrosa. (Medium priority)
 
4. Develop and implement conservation management plans for Davis, Eady's New, Lagoon, Wargeila, Warroo, Blackburn, Coolalie, Deringullen, Lambs, McInerneys, Merriville and Nanima TSR's. (Medium priority)
 
5. Develop and implement conservation management plans for Tarengo, Pudman and Wolverhampton TSR's. (Medium priority)
 
6. Provide incentive payments for protection and enhanced management of identified sites on private land (see DEC for details). (High priority)
 
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Tetratheca glandulosaShrubsVulnerable1. Increase the level of legislative protection of high priority sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Tetratheca junceaShrubsVulnerable1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for the species on private land through appropriate land-use planning mechanisms and negotiating conservation agreements particularly large populations and those at the limits of distribution. (Medium priority)
 
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The Shorebird Community occurring on the relict tidal delta sands at Taren PointThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Identify sites of importance for inclusion in reserve systems or recognition under Ramsar. (Medium priority)
 
2. Investigate expanding Towra Point NR to include intertidal feeding areas of Woolooware, Stinkpot, Towra and Quibray Bays. (Low priority)
 
3. Pursue voluntary conservation agreements and/or funding for maintenance or purchase of key areas eg the jetty (Pied Oystercatcher roost site) and barge, also bed of the bay. (Medium priority)
 
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Themeda australisThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC, particularly from the impacts of pasture improvement and grazing, on private land. (Medium priority)
 
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Thersites mitchellaeInvertebratesEndangered1. Assess areas in addition to Stott's Island NR for potential identification as critical habitat. (Medium priority)
 
2. Identify and declare critical habitat over Stott's Island Nature Reserve. (High priority)
 
3. Potential habitat (i.e. all lowland rainforest and swamp sclerophyll forest remnants and vegetated remnants) be protected within 50m of SEPP 14 coastal wetlands be protected from clearing or development in the relevant LEPs. (High priority)
 
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Thinornis rubricollisBirdsEndangered1. Declare nesting habitat as wildlife protection areas under Companion Animal Management Plans and exclude uncontrolled dogs, particularly in the breeding season. (High priority)
 
2. Prepare estuary management plans that identify and protect nesting habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Threlkeldia inchoataShrubsEndangered1. Protect all known sites immediately from any type of disturbance (fire, grazing, mining, excavation etc) until such time as its conservation status is fully known and recovery actions are better developed. (High priority)
 
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Thylogale stigmaticaMarsupialsVulnerable1. Consider landscape-scale connectivity of habitat in planning. (High priority)
 
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Todiramphus chlorisBirdsVulnerable1. Protect all known and potential mangrove habitat from clearing, disturbance and fragmentation. In particular, protect older stands of mangroves and old individual mangrove trees. (High priority)
 
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Triplarina nowraensisShrubsEndangered1. Develop alternative measures to adequately protect populations where it is not feasible to create conservation reserves. (Medium priority)
 
2. Investigate the feasibility of further conservation reserves to secure the long term protection of the species. (Medium priority)
 
3. Investigate the possibility of rezoning land thatsupports populations of Nowra Heath-myrtle to Environmental Protection 7(a) Ecology. (Medium priority)
 
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Turnix maculosaBirdsVulnerable1. Prevent drainage or destruction of key wetlands or habitats. (High priority)
 
2. Promote conservation incentives and agreements to improve management and protection of unreserved populations. (Medium priority)
 
3. Protect and restore Red-backed Button-quail habitats. The species prefers sites near water, including grasslands and sedgelands near creeks, swamps and springs, and wetlands. (High priority)
 
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Turnix melanogasterBirdsEndangered1. Investigate potential and feasibility of reserving areas of state forest where black-breasted button-quail occur as protected areas. (High priority)
 
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Tylophora linearisEpiphytes and climbersVulnerable1. Protect all known sites immediately from any type of disturbance (fire, grazing, forestry operations,etc) until such time as its conservation status is fully known and recovery actions are better developed. (High priority)
 
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Tympanocryptis pinguicollaReptilesEndangered1. Identify key habitats or areas for protection and enhanced management through private land management agreements and incentives. (Medium priority)
 
2. Prepare and implement a site management plan for the Cooma landfill extension site. (High priority)
 
3. Prepare and implement PoM for Kuma NR. (High priority)
 
4. Prepare and implement PoM for Queanbeyan NR. (High priority)
 
5. Prepare and implement site management plans for TSR's on the Monaro on which the species occurs. (High priority)
 
6. Seek formal reservation of identified population at 'The Poplars'. (Medium priority)
 
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Tyto novaehollandiaeBirdsVulnerable1. Encourage private landholders to undertake management options to conserve and/or actively manage forest owl habitat. (Medium priority)
 
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Tyto tenebricosaBirdsVulnerable1. Encourage private landholders to undertake management options to conserve and/or actively manage forest owl habitat. (High priority)
 
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Varanus rosenbergiReptilesVulnerable1. Identify key habitats or areas for protection and enhanced management on private land through management agreements and incentives. (High priority)
 
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Vespadelus baverstockiBatsVulnerable1. Promote the conservation of these HCV private land areas using measures such as incentive funding to landholders, off-setting and biobanking, acquisition for reserve establishment or other means. (High priority)
 
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Wahlenbergia multicaulis - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Increase protection status of sites of pure W. multicaulis on public land through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Wahlenbergia scopulicolaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Protect known locations of the Rock-face Bluebell from disturbance or destruction. (High priority)
 
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Warkworth Sands Woodland in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Prepare a recommendation for the identification of critical habitat on the basis of the outcomes of extent, condition and tenure assessment. (Medium priority)
 
2. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through landuse planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
 
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Weeping Myall population in the Hunter catchmentEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Investigate options for conservation on public and private land. (High priority)
 
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Western Sydney Dry Rainforest in the Sydney Basin BioregionThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Develop and implement Cumberland Plain Reservation Strategy and create a protected bushland network through targeted land acquisition as land becomes available. (High priority)
 
2. Investigate the preparation of a recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat. (Low priority)
 
3. Public authorities will promote management agreements to landholders through their ongoing land use planning activities. (Medium priority)
 
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Westringia davidiiShrubsVulnerable1. Investigate potential for VCA's where populations are on private land. (Medium priority)
 
2. Seek agreement to include presence of species on s.149 certificates for private property. (Medium priority)
 
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White Box Yellow Box Blakely's Red Gum WoodlandThreatened Ecological CommunitiesEndangered Ecological Community1. Conservation Management Networks to negotiate protection of sites through management agreements and covenants. (High priority)
 
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Wilsonia rotundifoliaShrubsEndangered1. Seek an agreed management regime for inland populations with Crown land lessees. (Medium priority)
 
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Wollemia nobilisTreesEndangered1. Prepare recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat (*). (High priority)
 
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Xylosma terrae-reginaeShrubsEndangered1. Protect areas of known habitat from timber harvesting and other land clearing. Avoid bisecting habitat with roads or tracks. (High priority)
 
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Zieria adenophoraShrubsEndangered1. Identification and nomination of Critical Habitat. (Medium priority)
 
2. Negotiate protection of site on private property. (Medium priority)
 
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Zieria baeuerleniiShrubsEndangered1. Complete task of Declaration of Critical Habitat. (Low priority)
 
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Zieria buxijugumShrubsEndangered1. Consider identification & nomination of Critical Habitat. (Medium priority)
 
2. Discuss with landowners the establishment of medium & long-term protection of the sites & formalise agreed actions. (Medium priority)
 
3. Record sites where species occurs on s.149 Certificates. (Medium priority)
 
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Zieria citriodoraShrubsEndangered1. Ensure sites are not damaged by off-road vehicles. (Medium priority)
 
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Zieria formosaShrubsEndangered1. Consider identification & nomination of Critical Habitat. (Medium priority)
 
2. Discuss with landowners the establishment of medium & long-term protection of the sites & formalise agreed actions. (Medium priority)
 
3. Record sites where species occurs on private land on s.149 Certificates. (Medium priority)
 
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Zieria granulataShrubsEndangered1. Advise landholders of the opportunities and advantages of entering into conservation agreements and covenants. (High priority)
 
2. Reconsider the need for a declaration of critical habitat by the third year of implementation of the recovery plan. (Medium priority)
 
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Zieria involucrataShrubsEndangered1. [Change in public land status] Review Crown land reservation status of sites to afford environmental protection. (Medium priority)
 
2. Advise public authorities of species on their land. (High priority)
 
3. Consider need for declaration of critical habitat by year 5. (Medium priority)
 
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Zieria lasiocaulisShrubsEndangered1. Assess the need to declare critical habitat for the species. (Low priority)
 
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Zieria obcordataShrubsEndangered1. Consider the nomination of critical habitat. (Medium priority)
 
2. Negotiate VCAs with a couple of Bathurst property owners where the species occurs. . (Low priority)
 
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Zieria parrisiaeShrubsEndangered1. Identify and nominate critical habitat. (Medium priority)
 
2. Record sites where species occurs on private land on s.149 Certificates. (Medium priority)
 
3. Seek agreement from landholders for log-term protection of all sites, and implement if agreement is reached. (Medium priority)
 
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Zieria smithii - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Protect coastal grassy heath habitat at Diggers Head from clearing or development. (High priority)
 
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Zieria tuberculataShrubsVulnerable1. Negotiate protection of important sites on private land and negotiate JMA with SF NSW. (Medium priority)
 
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