There are 13 threatened species of epiphytes and climbers in New South Wales. A total of 107 priority actions have been identified to help recover these species.
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| Amyema plicatula | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Endangered | 1. Assess weed threats to populations, manage threats. (Medium priority)
2. Ensure that managers are aware of populations and habitat and that PoMs, fire plans, pest management plans take account of requirements for the recovery of this species. (High priority)
3. Include protection of populations and its habitat in statutory planning for local councils. (Medium priority)
4. Protect areas of known habitat from timber harvesting and other land clearing. (High priority)
5. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and operation map(s). (Medium priority)
6. Retain and protect existing Rosewood trees. Ensure local land managers and landholders are aware of the significance of the Mistletoe. (High priority)
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| Calystegia affinis | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Endangered | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this plant. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Clematis fawcettii | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Vulnerable | 1. Identify information and resource needs required to ensure land managers and other stakeholders are aware of populations and habitat. (High priority)
2. Assess weed threats to populations, manage as necessary, take precautions against accidental damage to threatened vines during weed management. (Low priority)
3. Collect baseline population data, using detailed census methods at priority sites and rapid assessment techniques at others. (Low priority)
4. Confirm existing records, estimate abundance and extent of populations (Low priority)
5. Ensure that PoMs, fire plans, pest management plans take account of requirements for the recovery of Clematis fawcettii. (Low priority)
6. Ensure the species is considered in statutory plans for LGA's relevant to its distribution. (High priority)
7. Establish a data recording system for the species. (Medium priority)
8. Identify critical factors limiting the recovery of the species. (Medium priority)
9. Increase community awareness to assist in detecting new locations, and with habitat rehabilitation projects. (Low priority)
10. Map populations and habitats. (Low priority)
11. Model habitat to identify sites for further survey. (High priority)
12. Protect areas of known habitat from timber harvesting and other land clearing. (Low priority)
13. Regional fire plans, protected area Fire Plans and hazard reduction burn guidelines to include protection for the species and its habitat. (Low priority)
14. Research fire response (for the species and habitat). (Medium priority)
15. Survey before road and track maintenance in the habitat of the species, assess need to protect trackside plants. (Low priority)
16. Until fire ecology is understood in detail, protect habitat from fire (Low priority)
17. Use molecular techniques to investigate genetic variation within and between populations. (Low priority)
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| Cynanchum elegans | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Endangered | 1. Bush Fire Risk Management Plans should consider fire management of ecotonal habitat where this species occurs. (Low priority)
2. Develop and implement a monitoring program for the species and its habitat at 6 key sites. Re-assess tagged populations for use in monitoring program. (Low priority)
3. EIA guidelines to be revised and updated to avoid unnecessary loss of populations. (High priority)
4. Exclude fire from habitat until fire ecology is understood. (Low priority)
5. Include this species in regional information packages on rainforest communities and management. (Medium priority)
6. Prepare a site management plan prior to on-ground works commencing. Ensure personnel can distinguish the species from the exotic Moth Plant (Araujia sericifera). (Low priority)
7. Undertake genetics and pollinator studies directed to improving management of the species. (High priority)
8. Undertake habitat restoration and ecotone maintenance. (Low priority)
9. Undertake weed control using DEC guidelines for bush regeneration activities. Implement Bitou bush control as described in the approved TAP. (Low priority)
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| Euphorbia sarcostemmoides | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Endangered | 1. Attempt to re locate the plant on Mutawintji NP. (High priority)
2. Investigate species life history and threats. (Medium priority)
3. Monitor any plants relocated. (High priority)
4. Protect any located plants from goats. (High priority)
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| Marsdenia longiloba | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Endangered | 1. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (Medium priority)
2. Coordinate a census of all known populations to monitor population sizes, threats and response to disturbance. (High priority)
3. Coordinate targeted surveys for unconfirmed populations of the species. (High priority)
4. Develop standard survey and assessment guidelines and distribute to all relevant consent authorities. (Medium priority)
5. Distribute a species profile for the species to relevant land managers, consent authorities and conservation groups. (Medium priority)
6. Encourage morphological investigation to improve identification of the species. (High priority)
7. Encourage research into flowering and seed production and response to disturbance (including fire). (High priority)
8. Integrate weed control works required on DEC estate into regional works programs as appropriate. (High priority)
9. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Medium priority)
10. Liaise with private landholders to convey significance of populations of the species occurring on or adjacent to their property and encourage onground works for species protection. (Low priority)
11. Maintain regular correspondence between the DEC and FNSW to ensure a coordinated response to plan implementation. (Low priority)
12. Mark all populations occurring on roadsides to prevent damage from roadside maintenance. (Low priority)
13. Populations will be managed for the fire regime habitat in which they occur until the most appropriate fire regime for the forest twiner is known. (Low priority)
14. Survey, management and research actions are to be carried out in a way that minimises the risk of the spread of disease from plant pathogens. (Low priority)
15. Undertake protection of sites through appropriate means such as fencing or signage, and weed control where necessary. (Low priority)
16. Undertake weed control at priority sites. (Low priority)
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| Muehlenbeckia costata | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Vulnerable | 1. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT - multiple provenances. (High priority)
2. Conduct research to determine ecological requirements, including fire ecology, and undertake field studies to monitor seedling establishment and survivorship. May involve autecological study or literature search for information on similar species. (High priority)
3. Consider locations of Muehlenbeckia costata during park management planning. (Medium priority)
4. Control feral goats and rabbits in known and potential habitat. (High priority)
5. Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. (High priority)
6. Develop Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines. (High priority)
7. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (High priority)
8. Monitor population size, habitat condition and threats at known sites. (High priority)
9. Survey areas of potential habitat in nearby areas for additional populations. (Medium priority)
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| Muellerina myrtifolia | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Endangered | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this plant. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Parsonsia dorrigoensis | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this plant. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Tinospora smilacina | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Endangered | 1. Assess weed threats to populations, manage as necessary. Take precautions against accidental damage to threatened vines during weed management. (High priority)
2. Encourage the community to participate in the detection of T. smilacina at new locations, and encourage their participation in habitat rehabilitation projects. (Low priority)
3. Identify critical factors limiting the recovery of the species. (Low priority)
4. Land managers (including NPWS and Forests NSW) to be aware of populations and habitat and that PoMs, fire plans, pest management plans take account of requirements for the recovery of Tinospora smilacina. (High priority)
5. Map habitat and populations, assessing habitat condition and estimating the abundance and extent of populations. Identify important populations for detailed monitoring. (Low priority)
6. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and operation map(s). Include or review the hazard reduction conditions on the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List. (Low priority)
7. Survey before road and track maintenance in the habitat of the species. Assess need to protect trackside plants. (High priority)
8. Use molecular techniques to investigate genetic variation within and between populations. (Low priority)
9. Validate existing Atlas of NSW records. (Low priority)
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| Tinospora tinosporoides | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Vulnerable | 1. Collect baseline population data. (Low priority)
2. Control weeds in and near known habitat. Take care to survey for and protect Arrowhead Vine prior to regeneration work in rainforest habitats. (Low priority)
3. Develop local government biodiversity conservation strategies. (Medium priority)
4. Fence rainforest remnants to exclude grazing stock. (Low priority)
5. Highlight the ecological importance of vines including threatened vines. (Low priority)
6. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and operation map(s). Include or review the hazard reduction conditions on the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List. (Low priority)
7. Undertake programs to monitor habitat condition, threats and viability of Arrowhead Vine populations. (Low priority)
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| Tylophora linearis | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Vulnerable | 1. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT - multiple provenances. (High priority)
2. Conduct research to determine ecological requirements and undertake field studies to monitor seedling establishment and survivorship. (Medium priority)
3. Determine the full extent, distribution and viability of surviving populations and identify at least 6 populations across the species range for implementation of recovery actions. (High priority)
4. Ensure that local govt, DNR, Forestry and other planning agencies are kept informed of all known populations in order to assist them in making informed planning decisions regarding clearing, forestry and other development activities. (Medium priority)
5. Establish a comprehensive monitoring program for the 6 identified populations to determine the success or otherwise of recovery actions and to guide future actions. (High priority)
6. Following targeted surveys, reassess the conservation status and if required, prepare and submit a nomination for listing as "Critically Endangered". (Medium priority)
7. Implement sympathetic habitat management on-park and ensure consideration of the species ecology and habitat in all forms of management planning. . (High priority)
8. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (High priority)
9. Liaise with local indigenous groups to ascertain the importance or relevance of this species to indigenous cultures and seek their assistance in understanding the ecology of the species and in developing recovery actions. (Low priority)
10. 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)
11. Provide relevant landcare & community groups with information, support and guidance to assist in identifying the species and selecting appropriate sites for tree planting and other bush regen activities that will not impact on the species. (Low priority)
12. Understand the species response to disturbance regimes by conducting experimental research into the effects of fire and grazing disturbance, in order to guide recovery actions. (Medium priority)
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| Tylophora woollsii | Plant > Epiphytes and climbers | Endangered | 1. All populations of the cryptic forest twiner occurring on roadsides will be marked in the field. (High priority)
2. All survey, management and research actions for the forest twiner are to be carried out in a way that minimises the risk of the spread of disease from plant pathogens. (High priority)
3. Develop 'interim' minimum fire frequency recommendations based on best available knowledge. (Medium priority)
4. Develop standard survey and assessment guidelines and distribute to all relevant consent authorities. (Medium priority)
5. Distribute the species profile for the Cryptic Forest Twiner to relevant land managers, consent authorities and conservation groups. (Medium priority)
6. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - all known provenances (conservation collection). (Medium priority)
7. Integrate weed control works on public lands into regional works programs as appropriate. (High priority)
8. Liaise with private landholders to convey significance of populations of the Forest Twiner occurring on/or adjacent to their property. (Low priority)
9. Maintain regular correspondence between public agencies to ensure a coordinated response to plan implementation. (High priority)
10. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and operation map(s). Include or review the hazard reduction conditions on the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List. (High priority)
11. Reserve Fire management Strategy include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
12. Undertake a census of all known forest twiner populations to monitor population sizes, threats and response to disturbance. (High priority)
13. Undertake morphological investigations to allow for more successful identification of the species. (High priority)
14. Undertake research into aspects of the biology and ecology of the species. Priority research includes species life cycle patterns, habitat requirements and response to disturbance. (High priority)
15. Undertake targeted surveys for unconfirmed populations of the species, particularly in Barrington. (High priority)
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