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Recovery strategy: Translocation and/or reintroduction

There are 81 priority actions under the "translocation and/or reintroduction" recovery strategy. These actions apply to 60 threatened species, populations and communities.

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Translocation and/or reintroduction - priority actions
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Adelotus brevis - endangered populationEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Identify the boundaries (and their characteristics at that point) of the processes causing the disappearance of the Tusked Frog at altitude via experimental re-introductions in areas adjoining extant populations . (Medium priority)
 
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Allocasuarina glareicolaShrubsEndangered1. Assess the need for translocations or reintroductions. (Medium priority)
 
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Allocasuarina portuensisShrubsEndangered1. Establish translocation trial in accordance with Translocation guidelines. (High priority)
 
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Amytornis striatusBirdsVulnerable1. Investigate the option of translocations, in particular, the value of re-establishing populations, and develop a translocation program and timeframe. (Medium priority)
 
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Aponogeton queenslandicusAquatic plantsEndangered1. Investigate the option of translocating plants to other areas of suitable habitat in Nocoleche NR. (Medium priority)
 
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Bertya ingramiiShrubsEndangered1. Develop a translocation proposal for the species and determine a threshold level at which implementation of the proposal should be considered. (High priority)
 
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Burhinus grallariusBirdsEndangered1. Identify priority sites for trial Bush Stone-curlew translocation into the wild. (Medium priority)
 
2. Implement translocation proposal and maintain monitoring to assess success of translocation. (Medium priority)
 
3. Prepare translocation proposal, seek relevant approvals and licences, secure funding for post-release monitoring and habitat management. (Medium priority)
 
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Callitris baileyiTreesEndangered1. Conduct research additional to standard BGT programs - Investigate live propagation techniques and establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (High priority)
 
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Casuarina obesaShrubsEndangered1. Investigate the option of translocating male plants from Karadoc Swamp, Victoria to Lake Benanee. (High priority)
 
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Cinclosoma castanotusBirdsVulnerable1. Investigate the option of translocations, in particular, the value of re-establishing populations, and develop a translocation program and timeframe. (Medium priority)
 
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Corynocarpus rupestris subsp. rupestrisShrubsVulnerable1. Consider reintroduction into other areas of potential habitat if other populations are not found during surveys. (Low priority)
 
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Dasyornis brachypterusBirdsEndangered1. Prepare Translocation Proposal for reintroduction to SCA Special Areas from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve. (Medium priority)
 
2. Provide chicks from northern NSW to the Queensland captive breeding and release program. (High priority)
 
3. Reintroduce captively-bred birds into unoccupied habitat in northern NSW and conduct monitoring of success. (High priority)
 
4. Translocate 45 birds from Bhewerre to Beecroft Peninsula. (High priority)
 
5. Undertake translocation to SCA Special Areas from Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, if Translocation Proposal is accepted. (Medium priority)
 
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Davidsonia jerseyanaTreesEndangered1. In the event of a sub-population becoming threatened with extinction, undertake investigation for translocation. (Low priority)
 
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Davidsonia johnsoniiTreesEndangered1. Identify suitable sub populations for enhancement and/or sites to conduct population expansion. Action is dependent on results of recommended research. Selection of sites will involve liaison with relevant landholders. (Medium priority)
 
2. Investigate need for translocation and develop and implement if necessary. (Medium priority)
 
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Diospyros mabaceaTreesEndangered1. Population enhancement is recommended for sites at the head of Oxley River and at Stotts Island. Population targets for these two localities and the remaining 6 localities are identified in the recovery plan. (Medium priority)
 
2. Three sites at Mount Warning Arboretum, Chick Park and Eungella Dip are proposed for additional plantings of Diospyros mabacea with the aim of achieving populations of at least 50 well established plants with genotypes representative of each location. (Medium priority)
 
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Diospyros major var. ebenus forma australiensisTreesEndangered1. Consider reintroduction into suitable habitat. (Low priority)
 
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Diploglottis campbelliiTreesEndangered1. Develop a translocation plan when the threat of localised extinction is high. (Medium priority)
 
2. Identify sites for future enhancment and expansion once the results of research into the feasibility of expanding the population is known. (High priority)
 
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Drymodes brunneopygiaBirdsVulnerable1. Investigate the option of translocations, in particular, the value of re-establishing populations, and develop a translocation program and timeframe. (Medium priority)
 
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Elaeocarpus sp. 'Rocky Creek'TreesEndangered1. Propagate plants for translocation and or research if required. (Low priority)
 
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Elaeocarpus williamsianusTreesEndangered1. Investigate the need for future translocation of the species to ensure future viability of the species in the wild. This action would commence once the outcomes of survey, in-situ reproductive trials and liaison with landowners is completed. (Low priority)
 
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Eleocharis tetraquetraHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Investigate appropriateness of translocating specimens on public land at Boambee if local plants appear to be in decline. (Low priority)
 
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Eriocaulon carsoniiHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. *Should suitable mound springs under conservation management become known, consider translocation options. . (Low priority)
 
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Eucalyptus benthamiiTreesVulnerable1. Investigate genetic implications of re-establishment of vegetated links between sites along Nepean River. (Low priority)
 
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Eucalyptus recurvaMalleesEndangered1. Investigate potential sites for re-introduction. (Medium priority)
 
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Eucalyptus robertsonii subsp. hemisphaericaTreesVulnerable1. Encourage rehabilitation of targeted areas with locally-collected seed. (Medium priority)
 
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Euphrasia orthocheila subsp. perasperaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT - all known provenances (conservation collection). (Low priority)
 
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Fontainea orariaShrubsEndangered1. The DEC will ensure the information identified in the translocation proposal in the Recovery Plan is finalised and approved by the DEC prior to the commencement of the translocation plantings. (High priority)
 
2. Evaluate trial translocation. (High priority)
 
3. Implement trial translocation. (High priority)
 
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Gentiana wingecarribiensisHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. If species can be successfully propagated, re-establish populations in suitable parts of Wingecarribee Swamp and Hanging Rock Swamp. (Medium priority)
 
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Gingidia montanaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - all known provenances (conservation collection). (Low priority)
 
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Grevillea iaspiculaShrubsEndangered1. Undertake enrichment planting of Burrinjuck sites and Wee Jasper Crown land site. (Medium priority)
 
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Grevillea wilkinsoniiShrubsEndangered1. Identify potential sites for Tumut Grevillea reintroduction. (Low priority)
 
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Hicksbeachia pinnatifoliaTreesVulnerable1. Implement a translocation plan whenever necessary. (Medium priority)
 
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Hoplocephalus bungaroidesReptilesEndangered1. Establish a reintroduction program that initially trials a couple of sites. (Medium priority)
 
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Hylacola cautaBirdsVulnerable1. Investigate the option of translocations, in particular, the value of re-establishing populations, and develop a translocation program and timeframe. (Medium priority)
 
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Isoglossa eranthemoidesHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. If a genetically distinct grouping of the species is threatened with extinction or its habitat is destroyed, consider implementation of a re-introduction or translocation program from appropriate wild or ex-situ sourced genetic material. (High priority)
 
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Leipoa ocellataBirdsEndangered1. Prepare a Translocation Proposal and s.127 licence to liberate for the translocation of Malleefowl chicks from WPZ to Nombinnie NR with the CSU radio tracking component. (High priority)
 
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Litoria aureaAmphibiansEndangered1. Approach ACT Parks & Conservation Service to give consideration to participation in future translocation trials with the view to re-establishing the species in the ACT using appropriately provenanced material. (Low priority)
 
2. GGBF Rec Team to consider future proposals for reintroduction Prioritise such proposals on basis of current knowledge of regional conservation status, distribution & genetics as well as to the overall objective of this recovery plan. (Low priority)
 
3. Liaise with agencies/groups currently involved with translocation trials & promote the preparation of a GGBF Translocation Guide summarising the state of current knowledge & where further information is required. (Medium priority)
 
4. Prepare a translocation guide. (Medium priority)
 
5. Review by the GGBF Rec Team of the success or otherwise of existing translocation/supplementation trials. Recommendations to be made regarding the future direction of such trials & inform the preparation of a translocation guide for this species. (Medium priority)
 
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Litoria booroolongensisAmphibiansEndangered1. Develop protocols for a reintroduction program. (Medium priority)
 
2. Undertake experimental reintroductions at sites formerly occupied by the species. (Low priority)
 
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Litoria spenceriAmphibiansEndangered1. Reintroduce captive bred animals to Bogong Creek. (High priority)
 
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Lysimachia vulgaris var. davuricaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Assess merits of introducing clone from Burrambowlie Swamp and Bega site to Wingecarribee Swamp. (Medium priority)
 
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Manorina melanotisBirdsEndangered1. Provide accommodation, logistic and field support to the National Project Officer and other members of the National Recovery Team involved with the translocation. (High priority)
 
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Owenia cepiodoraTreesVulnerable1. Investigate need for site specific population enhancement. (Medium priority)
 
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Pachycephala rufogularisBirdsEndangered1. Investigate the option of translocations, in particular, the value of re-establishing populations, and develop a translocation program and timeframe. (Medium priority)
 
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Pandion haliaetusBirdsVulnerable1. Work with managers of infrastructure to manage or translocate nests if site selection puts Osprey at risk. (High priority)
 
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Persoonia mollis subsp. maximaShrubsEndangered1. Investigate translocation of the species where threat of population extinction is high (e.g. after unplanned fire). (High priority)
 
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Petrogale penicillataMarsupialsEndangered1. Develop techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of translocation events in terms of the animals survival and breeding potential. (Medium priority)
 
2. The recovery team to identify priority sites for each Evolutionary Significant Unit as appropriate using the criteria established in the policy papers. (High priority)
 
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Petrogale xanthopusMarsupialsEndangered1. Select potential sites for re-introduction and commence liaison with local landholders/manager re the proposed re-introduction. (Low priority)
 
2. Undertake direct translocation of Yellow-footed Rock-wallabies from Coturaundee Range and or Gap Range to Split Rock. (High priority)
 
3. Undertake translocation monitoring program. (High priority)
 
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Phascolarctos cinereusMarsupialsVulnerable1. A translocation proposal consistent with the NPWS Policy for the Translocation of Threatened Fauna in NSW will be prepared for any proposed movement of koalas. DECC will disseminate info regarding translocation of koalas. (High priority)
 
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Phascolarctos cinereus - endangered population Hawks Nest and Tea GardensEndangered PopulationsEndangered Population1. Identify appropriate release sites for rehabilitated koalas that cannot be released at the point of capture. Encourage wildlife rehabilitation groups to consult with the working group prior to relocation of rehabilitated koalas. (Medium priority)
 
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Plinthanthesis rodwayiHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Attempt propagation and reintroduction into areas protected from herbivore grazing. (Medium priority)
 
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Poephila cincta cinctaBirdsEndangered1. Develop reintroduction proposal. (Low priority)
 
2. Identify potential sites for reintroduction. (Low priority)
 
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Pomaderris delicataShrubsEndangered1. Investigate (and carry out if practicable and permissible) establishment of ex situ population in Nadgigomar Nature Reserve. (Medium priority)
 
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Pomaderris walshiiShrubsCritically Endangered1. Enhance population in Budderoo NP. (Medium priority)
 
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Prasophyllum petilumOrchidsEndangered1. Consider the feasibility and desirability of translocating TLO (using plants propagated by growers or spreading seed) from Captains Flat Cemetery to appropriate sites close to existing populations. (Low priority)
 
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Prasophyllum uroglossumOrchidsEndangered1. If species can be successfully propagated, re-establish populations in suitable parts of Wingecarribee Swamp. (Medium priority)
 
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Pseudophryne corroboreeAmphibiansEndangered1. Investigate possible natural environments outside the current range of the species where it could be introduced. (Low priority)
 
2. Undertake an experimental reintroduction to determine the most efficient life-history stage for release. (High priority)
 
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Pterodroma leucoptera leucopteraBirdsEndangered1. Establish and manage translocated population on Boondelbah Island. (Medium priority)
 
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Randia mooreiShrubsEndangered1. Develop a translocation proposal if a site is determined to be at risk of extinction. (Medium priority)
 
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Swainsona rectaHerbs and ForbsEndangered1. Propagate plants from local provinences & undertake supplementary planting in Lake Burrendong State Park/Mount Arthur/private land at Burrendong. (High priority)
 
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Wollemia nobilisTreesEndangered1. Prepare guidelines for the translocation of the Wollemi Pine in consultation with the recovery team (*). Translocations will be done in accordance with ANPC Guidelines for the translocation of threatened plants. (Medium priority)
 
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