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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Scientific name Prefer common name? | Type of species | Level of threat | Priority actions Show only: high | medium | low priority | | Acacia acanthoclada | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and/or other site management agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acacia baueri subsp. aspera | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Increase the level of legislative protection for the Wedderburn crown land and Mt Keira roadside sites. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acacia bynoeana | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acacia carneorum | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage landholders to enter Voluntary Conservation Agreements and/or other site management agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acacia chrysotricha | Trees | Endangered | 1. If populations are found on private land consider VCA or similar agreement to manage population. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acacia clunies-rossiae | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Negotiate with private landholder at northern extent of distribution to increase protection e.g. fencing. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acacia flocktoniae | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Investigate increasing the legislative protection of sites through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acacia gordonii | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acacia prominens - endangered population | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Negotiate with public agencies to increase protection status of sites through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acacia pubescens | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Negotiate with public authorities to increase legislative protection (of identified priority sites) through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acacia pubifolia | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. A Voluntary Conservation Agreement or covenant may be appropriate for Acacia pubifolia populations near Warrabah National Park. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acacia terminalis subsp. terminalis | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Increase the level of legislative protection for sites (particularly the Bunnerong Road site) through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acronychia littoralis | Trees | Endangered | 1. Public authorities to ameliorate threats to the species on public land. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Acrophyllum australe | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Increase protection status of sites outside conservation reserves through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Aepyprymnus rufescens | Marsupials | Vulnerable | 1. Consider landscape-scale connectivity of habitat in planning. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Agnes Banks Woodland in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Alexfloydia repens | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Allocasuarina glareicola | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Assess need for critical habitat nomination. (Medium priority) 2. Investigate formal protection on private property. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Ammobium craspedioides | Herbs and Forbs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Amphibromus fluitans | Herbs and Forbs | Vulnerable | 1. Negotiate required protection measures (e.g. fencing, reduction in grazing pressure). (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Amytornis barbatus barbatus | Birds | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Amytornis striatus | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Angophora exul | Trees | Endangered | 1. Investigate a conservation agreement with Moombahlene Local Aboriginal Land Council. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Angophora inopina | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Angophora robur | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Protect populations and areas of potential habitat from clearing for agriculture or rural residential development. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Anomalopus mackayi | Reptiles | Endangered | 1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Anseranas semipalmata | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Nominate important wetlands to the Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia. (Medium priority) 2. Retain native vegetation with wetlands. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Antechinomys laniger | Marsupials | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Apatophyllum constablei | Shrubs | Not listed | 1. Undertake negotiations for the addition to Wollemi NP of the Glen Davis site. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Aprasia inaurita | Reptiles | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Aprasia parapulchella | Reptiles | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Argyreus hyperbius | Invertebrates | Endangered | 1. Investigate options for permanent protection of Argyreus hyperbius habitat, particularly near Port Macquarie. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Artesian Springs Ecological Community | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Asterolasia buxifolia | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Prepare Plan of Management that explicitly protects this species for Hyde Park. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Asterolasia elegans | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Astrotricha roddii | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Babingtonia prominens | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Where Babingtonia prominens occurs on private land agreements with landowners should be considered. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Bangalay Sand forest of the Sydney Basin and South East Corner Bioregions | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Bertya sp. Cobar-Coolabah
(Bertya opponens) | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Blue Gum High Forest | Threatened Ecological Communities | Critically Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Liaise and support landholders to secure protection and active management of priority BGHF sites. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Blue Mountains Shale Cap Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Blue Mountains Swamps in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Boronia granitica | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Bossiaea oligosperma | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Botaurus poiciloptilus | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. When known, protect and manage priority breeding sites using appropriate regulatory and community based mechanisms. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Brogo Wet Vine Forest in the South East Corner Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Identify key sites for protection and development of management plans. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Burhinus grallarius | Birds | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Burramys parvus | Marsupials | Endangered | 1. Develop and monitor snow activity protocols. (High priority) 2. Habitat maps within resort management areas. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Cacatua leadbeateri | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority) 2. Identify, protect and monitor nest trees and reproduction. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Cadellia pentastylis | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Cadellia pentastylis (Ooline) community in the Nandewar and Brigalow Belt South bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Caesia parviflora var. minor | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. Populations located on private land should be protected under VCA or similar agreement. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Caladenia arenaria | Orchids | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Caladenia concolor | Orchids | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Caladenia tessellata | Orchids | Endangered | 1. Ensure long term protection of crown land habitat in the Ulladulla area. (Low priority) 2. Negotiate long-term protection for Braidwood site. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Calidris alba | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Calidris tenuirostris | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Callistemon linearifolius | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Callitris oblonga | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Negotiate conservation agreements on RLPB and freehold land. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Calotis glandulosa | Herbs and Forbs | Vulnerable | 1. Identify and determine the most appropriate form of protection for key sites and prepare proposals for those sites supported by documentation. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Calyptorhynchus banksii | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Calyptorhynchus lathami | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Assist landholders who wish to enter into voluntary conservation agreements at key sites. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Caretta caretta | Reptiles | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Carex klaphakei | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. Increase protection status of sites outside conservation reserves using land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Carex raleighii | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. Manage Snowy Plain site for long-term protection of C. raleighii population (and other flora values). (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Castlereagh Swamp Woodland Community | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Chalinolobus dwyeri | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. Identify and protect roost habitat artificial structures (eg culverts, old buildings and derelict mines). (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Chalinolobus nigrogriseus | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Chalinolobus picatus | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Chamaesyce psammogeton | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Chelonia mydas | Reptiles | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Choricarpia subargentea | Trees | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Chorizema parviflorum Benth. (a shrub) population, Wollongong and Shellharbour local government areas | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection afforded site through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Cinclosoma castanotus | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Coastal Saltmarsh in the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner Bioregions | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Cooks River/ Castlereagh Ironbark Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Corchorus cunninghamii | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Investigate conservation and management of new populations. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Corynocarpus rupestris subsp. rupestris | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Determine whether Glenugie Peak should be declared as Critical Habitat for Glenugie Karaka. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Cratystylis conocephala | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Encourage landholders to enter Vacs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Crinia tinnula | Amphibians | Vulnerable | 1. Investigate, and where appropriate and landowners agree, implement relevant land protection and/or management mechanisms on freehold, leasehold and crown lands. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Cryptocarya foetida | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Include protection of population and its habitat in statutory planning in relevant shires. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Cryptostylis hunteriana | Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Prepare plans of management for development sites (incl. Callala Bay) where plants have been retained and managed. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Cumberland Plain Woodland | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Cyclodomorphus melanops elongatus | Reptiles | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni | Birds | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Daphnandra sp. C 'Illawarra' | Trees | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Darwinia biflora | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Negotiate with public authorities to increase legislative protection for high priority sites on public land. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Darwinia fascicularis subsp. Oligantha - endangered population | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Increase protection status of sites. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Darwinia glaucophylla | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Increase protection of sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Dasyornis brachypterus | Birds | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Davidsonia johnsonii | Trees | Endangered | 1. Inform land owners and managers of protection options for the species such as Vacs, JMAs, reservation, appropriate zoning under LEPs. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Delma australis | Reptiles | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Delma impar | Reptiles | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Dentella minutissima | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. Protect any located populations from stock and feral animals. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Dermochelys coriacea | Reptiles | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Derwentia blakelyi | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. [Change in public land status] Consider reserving known locations on Crown land for conservation purposes. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Desmodium acanthocladum | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Investigate options for protecting habitat areas, including conservation agreements. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Digitaria porrecta | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Dillwynia tenuifolia | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Diospyros mabacea | Trees | Endangered | 1. Negotiate with landholders to secure populations by reservation or VCA at 6 localities identified in the recovery plan. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Diplodactylus conspicillatus | Reptiles | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Diplodactylus elderi | Reptiles | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Dipteracanthus australasicus subsp. corynothecus | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. Encourage landholders to enter Vacs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Diuris aequalis | Orchids | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Diuris disposita | Orchids | Endangered | 1. Consider VCA or covenant to protect the known population of Diuris disposita from threatening land management practices on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Diuris ochroma | Orchids | Endangered | 1. Negotiate formal habitat protection measures. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Diuris praecox | Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Diuris tricolor | Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Dodonaea procumbens | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Identify the most appropriate form of future management for key sites and prepare proposals for those sites supported by documentation. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Dromaius novaehollandiae - endangered population | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Discuss options with landholders for mitigating crop damage by emus. (High priority) 2. Protect emu habitat on private land. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Dry Rainforest of the South East Forests in the South East Corner Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Identify key sites for protection and development of management plans. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Drymodes brunneopygia | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Duffys Forest Ecological Community in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Echiopsis curta | Reptiles | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eidothea hardeniana | Trees | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Elaeocarpus sp. 'Rocky Creek' | Trees | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Elaeocarpus williamsianus | Trees | Endangered | 1. Investigate the need to declare Critical Habitat once there is a better understanding of the distribution and status of E. williamsianus. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Elderslie Banksia Scrub Forest | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eleocharis obicis | Herbs and Forbs | Vulnerable | 1. Negotiate, develop and implement a conservation management agreement for Micabil Exclusion Area. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eleocharis tetraquetra | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. Consider the appropriateness of recommending critical habitat under the TSC Act. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Endiandra hayesii | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Review need for critical habitat nomination for this species. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata | Trees | Endangered | 1. Review need for critical habitat nomination for this species. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Epacris hamiltonii | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Epacris purpurascens var. purpurascens | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Identify priority sites for formal habitat protection and seek to implement measures such as JMAs or VCAs. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Epacris sparsa | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for the Vale of Avoca population. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus | Birds | Endangered | 1. Identify areas of crown land that provide foraging and/or nesting sites for Black-necked Storks and seek to acquire these sites. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eriocaulon carsonii | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. Support programs that encourage the sustainable use of the Great Artesian Basin. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Erodiophyllum elderi | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. Protect 3 populations within 2 years from threats. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Erythrotriorchis radiatus | Birds | Endangered | 1. Promote conservation and management of nest sites on private land through consultation with CMAs and incentives for landowners. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Esacus neglectus | Birds | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus alligatrix subsp. miscella | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Liaise with landholders to encourage conservation measures or enter VCA. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus aquatica | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus camaldulensis | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Investigate options for conservation on private and public land. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus camfieldii | Mallees | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus cannonii | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus copulans | Trees | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus fracta | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus glaucina | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Consider VCA or similar agreement for populations on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus kartzoffiana | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Develop management agreements and provide incentive funding for key populations on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus macarthurii | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Consider VCA or similar agreement for populations on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus oresbia | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus parramattensis subsp. decadens | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus recurva | Mallees | Endangered | 1. Investigate the identification and nomination of Critical Habitat. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus robertsonii subsp. hemisphaerica | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus rubida subsp. barbigerorum | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eucalyptus tetrapleura | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Eudyptula minor population - endangered population | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Reservation. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Euphrasia orthocheila subsp. peraspera | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Falsistrellus tasmaniensis | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Fontainea oraria | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Assess need for critical habitat nomination. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Freshwater wetlands on coastal floodplains of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Gallirallus sylvestris | Birds | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Genoplesium baueri | Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Genoplesium insignis | Orchids | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Genoplesium plumosum | Orchids | Critically Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Genoplesium vernale | Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Develop appropriate management strategies for the various population on State Forests through a species specific management plan. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Genowlan Point Allocasuarina nana Heathland | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection through landuse planning mechanisms and/or jma. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Gentiana wissmannii | Herbs and Forbs | Vulnerable | 1. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage population on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Geodorum densiflorum | Orchids | Endangered | 1. Promote conservation incentives and agreements to improve management and protection of unreserved populations. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Glossopsitta porphyrocephala | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage landholders with suitable habitat on their properties to enter into a VCA or some other form of habitat protection measure. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Gossia fragrantissima | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Investigate opportunities for reservation of unsecured populations. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Grantiella picta | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage retention of natural densities of mistletoes, particularly Amyema sp. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Grevillea beadleana | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Grevillea caleyi | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Grevillea juniperina subsp. juniperina | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for priority sites (public and private) through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Grevillea masonii | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Provide private landholders with management advice and support to protect the species on their lands. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Grevillea obtusiflora | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Reclassify habitat in Clandulla SF to "Special Emphasis- Flora and Fauna". (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Grevillea parviflora subsp. supplicans | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. [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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Grevillea quadricauda | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Grevillea renwickiana | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Seek Vacs and other long-term conservation agreements for important private land populations. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Grevillea wilkinsonii | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Grus rubicunda | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage landowners with suitable wetlands to enter into a VCA or other form of site protection for the Brolga. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Haematopus longirostris | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Haloragis exalata subsp. exalata | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Haloragodendron lucasii | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Increase protection of known sites outside conservation reserves through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Halosarcia lylei low open-shrubland in the Murray Darling Depression Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Encourage landholders to enter site protection agreements, develop site management guidelines and seek conservation incentives. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Heleioporus australiacus | Amphibians | Vulnerable | 1. Develop a list of key populations of the Giant Burrowing Frog to focus recovery actions. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Hibbertia procumbens | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. [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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Hibbertia puberula | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Increase protection status of sites through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Hibbertia superans | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. [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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Howell Shrublands in the New England Tablelands and Nandewar Bioregions | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Liaise with government agencies and private landowners over management of the ecological community on potential mining leases. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Hunter Lowland Redgum Forest in the Sydney Basin and NSW North Coast Bioregions | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection afforded remnants through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Hylacola cauta | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Illawarra Lowlands Grassy Woodland in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Illawarra Subtropical Rainforest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Irenepharsus trypherus | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Isoglossa eranthemoides | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Kennedia retrorsa | Herbs and Forbs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Keraudrenia corrolata var. denticulata - endangered population | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Increase protection status of sites. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Kincumber Scribbly Gum Forest in the Sydney Basin bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Critically Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Negotiate conservation agreements on RLPB and freehold land. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Kunzea cambagei | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Kunzea rupestris | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Kurnell Dune Forest in the Sutherland Shire and City of Rockdale | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Kurri Sand Swamp Woodland in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Advise landowners of sites supporting KSSW about opportunities for entering into conservation agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Lasiopetalum behrii | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Lasiopetalum longistamineum | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Increase site protection through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Lathamus discolor | Birds | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Leionema lachnaeoides | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Leionema ralstonii | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Lepidium monoplocoides | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. Investigate options for the inclusion of extant populations in the Reserve system. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Lepidium peregrinum | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Lepidosperma evansianum | Herbs and Forbs | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs JMAs, consider critical habitat nomination if status is upgraded to endangered. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Leucopogon fletcheri subsp. fletcheri | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Review the need for Vacs or JMAs, and negotiate their implementation where warranted. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Litoria booroolongensis | Amphibians | Endangered | 1. Investigate less known potential locations of Booroolong Frog and subsequently develop, negotiate and implement conservation management agreements at confirmed high priority sites. . (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Litoria castanea | Amphibians | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Litoria olongburensis | Amphibians | Vulnerable | 1. Investigate, and where appropriate and landowners agree, implement relevant land protection and/or management mechanisms on freehold, leasehold and crown lands. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Litoria piperata | Amphibians | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Litoria raniformis | Amphibians | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Littoral Rainforest in the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner Bioregions | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Macropus parma | Marsupials | Vulnerable | 1. Consider landscape-scale connectivity of habitat in planning. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Maroota Sands Swamp Forest | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Maundia triglochinoides | Herbs and Forbs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Melaleuca armillaris Tall Shrubland in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Melaleuca biconvexa | Trees | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Melaleuca deanei | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Menura alberti | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Micromyrtus blakelyi | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Liaise and negotiate management prescriptions with utilities companies. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Micromyrtus minutiflora | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Microstrobos fitzgeraldii | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Encourage landholders of land with known populations to enter VCAs, PMPs, JMAs or positive covenants. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Microtis angusii | Orchids | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Miniopterus australis | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Moist Shale Woodland in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Montane Peatlands and Swamps of the New England Tableland, NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin, South East Corner, South Eastern Highlands and Australian Alps | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Mormopterus beccarii | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Mormopterus norfolkensis | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Mount Gibraltar Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Identify key sites for protection and development of management plans. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Native Vegetation on Cracking Clay Soils of the Liverpool Plains | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Encourage landholders to enter into a VCA where the EEC occurs on their property. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Natural Temperate Grassland of the Southern Tablelands (NSW and ACT) | Threatened Ecological Communities | Not listed | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Neophema chrysogaster | Birds | Critically Endangered | 1. Provide additional foraging and roosting habitat through management agreements and incentives. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Nettapus coromandelianus | Birds | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Ninox connivens | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Ninox strenua | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage private landholders to undertake management options to conserve and/or actively manage forest owl habitat. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Nitella partita | Algae, Mosses and Lichens | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Notomys fuscus | Rodents | Endangered | 1. If discovered off-park, encourage landholders to enter Vacs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Nyctimene robinsoni | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Nyctophilus bifax | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Nyctophilus timoriensis | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| O’Hares Creek Shale Forest | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Oedura rhombifer | Reptiles | Endangered | 1. Retain all live and dead standing trees, particularly those with decorticating bark within the species range. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Olax angulata | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Assess status of Crown Land in the Minnie Water area, and upgrade protection status. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Olearia cordata | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Liaise with private landholders to increase site protection and management for conservation. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Oxyura australis | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Where important wetlands are not on conservation reserves landholders should be encouraged to enter into conservation agreements protecting Lignum creeks and swamps. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pachycephala inornata | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Promote conservation agreements and landholder & community stewardship of habitat, including providing technical advice to guide conservation outcomes. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pachycephala rufogularis | Birds | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Paralucia spinifera | Invertebrates | Endangered | 1. Seek increase in legislative protection of freehold and publicly owned BCB sites. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Perameles nasuta population - endangered population | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Prepare recommendation for declaration of critical habitat. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Persoonia acerosa | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Persoonia bargoensis | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Persoonia glaucescens | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Liaise with public and private landholders re formal protection. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Persoonia hirsuta | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Persoonia mollis subsp. maxima | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Declare critical habitat. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Persoonia nutans | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Reconsider the need for a recommendation of critical habitat by final year of plan. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Persoonia pauciflora | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Petaurus australis | Marsupials | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Petaurus norfolcensis - endangered population Wagga Wagga | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Address Squirrel Glider conservation through reserve management and planning. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Petrogale penicillata | Marsupials | Endangered | 1. Identify sites and appropriate land management mechanisms to ameliorate significant impacts caused by habitat loss where such specific management actions are required. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Phyllodes imperialis southern subspecies | Invertebrates | Endangered | 1. Identify high priority breeding and foraging sites and implement conservation measures that retain habitat on private lands. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pimelea elongata | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. Inform all land managers of all known sites immediately to enable protection from any type of disturbance (fire, clearing, mechanical disturbance, etc). (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pimelea serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifolia | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Consider nominating critical habitat for the species, where the calcareous (limestone) element of the soil is the critical component. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pimelea spicata | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Consider the need for a critical habitat recommendation by 2010. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pittwater Spotted Gum Forest | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Podargus ocellatus | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Poephila cincta cincta | Birds | Endangered | 1. Identify critical habitat. (Medium priority) 2. Secure known sites for conservation. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Polytelis anthopeplus monarchoides | Birds | Endangered | 1. Reserve areas of significant nesting habitat such that at least 50% of the known breeding population is located within formal reserves. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Polytelis swainsonii | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Where possible, secure the management of high priority lands through voluntary cooperative agreements under the relevant legislation. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pomaderris brunnea | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Negotiate with private landholders and public authorities to increase protection status of sites outside conservation areas. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pomaderris cotoneaster | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Develop a Joint Management Agreement for site on council land at Badgery's Lookout. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pomaderris delicata | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Provide incentive payments and develop management agreements to protect populations on freehold land. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pomaderris elachophylla | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Seek conservation agreement for population's) on private land. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pomaderris pallida | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Provide incentive payments and develop management agreements to protect populations on freehold land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pomaderris prunifolia - endangered population | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Negotiate with public agencies to increase protection status of sites at Rydalmere and The Crest. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pomaderris queenslandica | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Consider VCAs or similar agreements to protect and manage populations on private land. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pomaderris reperta | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for freehold sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pomatostomus halli | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage landholders to enter Vacs and other site management agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Potorous tridactylus | Marsupials | Vulnerable | 1. Seek formal protection of all remaining areas of known habitat under voluntary conservation agreements, joint management agreements or as critical habitat. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Prasophyllum affine | Orchids | Endangered | 1. Identify and nominate critical habitat. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Prasophyllum petilum | Orchids | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Prasophyllum sp. Majors Creek | Orchids | Endangered | 1. Negotiate and implement a management agreement to formalise the management of Majors Creek Cemetery. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Prostanthera askania | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Prostanthera cryptandroides subsp. Cryptandroides | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Increase level of legislative protection for sites on private land through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Prostanthera densa | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Liaise with private and public landholders to increase site protection for conservation. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Prostanthera junonis | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Prostanthera stricta | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Increase protection of freehold sites particularly at Mt Vincent and Genowlan Mountains using land-use planning mechanisms and/or targeted conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pseudomys fumeus | Rodents | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pseudomys oralis | Rodents | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pterodroma leucoptera leucoptera | Birds | Endangered | 1. Declare Cabbage Tree Island as critical habitat and consider need to extend this to other islands. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pteropus alecto | Bats | Not listed | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pteropus poliocephalus | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pterostylis cobarensis | Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pterostylis gibbosa | Orchids | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pterostylis saxicola | Orchids | Endangered | 1. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites and adjacent habitats through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Ptilinopus magnificus | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Prioritise acquisition of littoral and floodplain rainforest remnants. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Ptilinopus regina | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Prioritise acquisition of littoral and floodplain rainforest remnants. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pultenaea parviflora | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Identify priority sites for conservation actions on private lands. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Pyrrholaemus brunneus | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Prevent stock grazing in areas of saltbush and bluebush communities. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Quorrobolong Scribbly Gum Woodland in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Randia moorei | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Ensure that public authorities and private landowners are aware of long term protection measures available for the species. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| River-Flat Eucalypt Forest on Coastal Floodplains of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Robertson Basalt Tall Open-forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Identify key sites for protection and development of management plans. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Robertson Rainforest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Identify key sites for protection and development of management plans. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Rutidosis leiolepis | Herbs and Forbs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Saccolaimus flaviventris | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Scaevola collaris | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Scoteanax rueppellii | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Senecio garlandii | Herbs and Forbs | Vulnerable | 1. Explore management agreements for populations on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Shale Gravel Transition Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Shale Sandstone Transition Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Sminthopsis leucopus | Marsupials | Vulnerable | 1. Protect key habitat and populations on private and public land. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Solanum armourense | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Liaise with lease and freeholders regarding site management of any populations located during surveys. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Solanum karsense | Herbs and Forbs | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage landholders with Solanum karsense on their properties to enter into a VCA or some other form of protection. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Southern Highlands Shale Woodlands in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Identify key sites for protection and development of management plans. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Sterna albifrons | Birds | Endangered | 1. Acquire Little Tern nesting sites for inclusion in reserves. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Stictonetta naevosa | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Where important wetlands are not on conservation reserves landholders should be encouraged to enter into conservation agreements protecting Lignum creeks and swamps. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Sun Valley Cabbage Gum Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. [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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Suta flagellum | Reptiles | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Swainsona plagiotropis | Herbs and Forbs | Vulnerable | 1. Prevent cultivation of grasslands where the species occurs. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Swainsona recta | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Swamp oak floodplain forest of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Swamp sclerophyll forest on coastal floodplains of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Use mechanisms such as Voluntary Conservation Agreements to promote the protection of this EEC on private land. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Syconycteris australis | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Sydney Freshwater Wetlands in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Synemon plana | Invertebrates | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Tetratheca glandulosa | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Increase the level of legislative protection of high priority sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Tetratheca juncea | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| The Shorebird Community occurring on the relict tidal delta sands at Taren Point | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Themeda australis | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Thersites mitchellae | Invertebrates | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Thinornis rubricollis | Birds | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Threlkeldia inchoata | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Thylogale stigmatica | Marsupials | Vulnerable | 1. Consider landscape-scale connectivity of habitat in planning. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Todiramphus chloris | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Triplarina nowraensis | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Turnix maculosa | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Turnix melanogaster | Birds | Endangered | 1. Investigate potential and feasibility of reserving areas of state forest where black-breasted button-quail occur as protected areas. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Tylophora linearis | Epiphytes and climbers | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Tympanocryptis pinguicolla | Reptiles | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Tyto novaehollandiae | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage private landholders to undertake management options to conserve and/or actively manage forest owl habitat. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Tyto tenebricosa | Birds | Vulnerable | 1. Encourage private landholders to undertake management options to conserve and/or actively manage forest owl habitat. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Varanus rosenbergi | Reptiles | Vulnerable | 1. Identify key habitats or areas for protection and enhanced management on private land through management agreements and incentives. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Vespadelus baverstocki | Bats | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Wahlenbergia multicaulis - endangered population | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Increase protection status of sites of pure W. multicaulis on public land through land use planning mechanisms or conservation agreements. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Wahlenbergia scopulicola | Herbs and Forbs | Endangered | 1. Protect known locations of the Rock-face Bluebell from disturbance or destruction. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Warkworth Sands Woodland in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Weeping Myall population in the Hunter catchment | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Investigate options for conservation on public and private land. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Western Sydney Dry Rainforest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Westringia davidii | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| White Box Yellow Box Blakely's Red Gum Woodland | Threatened Ecological Communities | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Conservation Management Networks to negotiate protection of sites through management agreements and covenants. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Wilsonia rotundifolia | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Seek an agreed management regime for inland populations with Crown land lessees. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Wollemia nobilis | Trees | Endangered | 1. Prepare recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat (*). (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Xylosma terrae-reginae | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Protect areas of known habitat from timber harvesting and other land clearing. Avoid bisecting habitat with roads or tracks. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Zieria adenophora | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Identification and nomination of Critical Habitat. (Medium priority) 2. Negotiate protection of site on private property. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Zieria baeuerlenii | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Complete task of Declaration of Critical Habitat. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Zieria buxijugum | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Zieria citriodora | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Ensure sites are not damaged by off-road vehicles. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Zieria formosa | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Zieria granulata | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Zieria involucrata | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. [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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Zieria lasiocaulis | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Assess the need to declare critical habitat for the species. (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Zieria obcordata | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. Consider the nomination of critical habitat. (Medium priority) 2. Negotiate VCAs with a couple of Bathurst property owners where the species occurs. . (Low priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Zieria parrisiae | Shrubs | Endangered | 1. 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) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Zieria smithii - endangered population | Endangered Populations | Endangered Population | 1. Protect coastal grassy heath habitat at Diggers Head from clearing or development. (High priority) See all priority actions for this species. |
| Zieria tuberculata | Shrubs | Vulnerable | 1. Negotiate protection of important sites on private land and negotiate JMA with SF NSW. (Medium priority) See all priority actions for this species. |