There are 69 threatened species of orchids in New South Wales. A total of 466 priority actions have been identified to help recover these species.
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| Bulbophyllum globuliforme | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. All known sites to be assessed for population condition, habitat quality and threats. (Medium priority)
2. Avoid damage, including logging, to Hoop Pines within the habitat and range of the orchid. (Medium priority)
3. Develop and implement site plans. (Medium priority)
4. Ensure an appropriate level of confidentiallity is applied to information about locations of the orchid to guard against illegal collection. (High priority)
5. Ensure that managers are aware of populations, habitat and threats and that PoMs, fire plans, pest management plans take account of requirements for the recovery of the orchid. (Medium priority)
6. Ensure the orchid is considered in statutory plans relevant to the distribution of the orchid. (Medium priority)
7. Investigate methods for estimating populations e g by extrapolating from observations of easily observed plants on fallen trees. Apply methods. (Low priority)
8. Map Hoop Pine distribution within the altitudinal and geographical range of the orchid. (Low priority)
9. Sites to be visited to confirm records and ensure Atlas grid references are accurate. (Medium priority)
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| Caladenia arenaria | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - multiple provenances. (Medium priority)
2. Conduct experimental weed control. (High priority)
3. Ensure effective coordination of the recovery plan. (High priority)
4. Establish experimental exclosures to examine the influence of vertebrate herbivors on the species. (High priority)
5. Establish permanent plots and monitor mortality and recruitment for all known populations annually. (High priority)
6. Hand pollination of flowers at selected peripheral subsites at Lonesome Pine and Buckingbong State Forests. (High priority)
7. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) (+ symbionts and soil for orchids, gentians). (Medium priority)
8. Monitor pollination and seed set for all known populations. (High priority)
9. Monitor the types and proportions of hybridisation in each population (concurrently with population monitoring). (High priority)
10. 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)
11. To (i) determine size & extent of population in Yarranjerry SF, (ii) confirm locations near Ardlethan and Corowa and (iii) determine population boundary in Buckingbong SF. (High priority)
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| Caladenia concolor | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Carry out detailed survey of physical environment and associated plant species. (Medium priority)
2. Carry out genetic analyses of all individuals in Albury populations and two Victorian population. (Medium priority)
3. Collect seed and soil from Albury, Burrinjuck and Bethungra populations for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - multiple provenances. (Medium priority)
4. Complete and publish scientific descriptions of the two new species. (Medium priority)
5. Design and implement a detailed monitoring program for all three species. (Medium priority)
6. Develop a model of habitat for the species. (Low priority)
7. Develop appropriate long-term conservation and management of the Albury species and its habitat. (High priority)
8. Develop appropriate long-term conservation and management of the Burrinjuck species and its habitat. (High priority)
9. Ensure road and track maintenance at Albury does not impact on existing populations. (High priority)
10. Establish and grow the species in cultivation. (Medium priority)
11. For Albury population, provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek to exclude fire from all known sites on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (High priority)
12. Hand cross-pollinate selected individuals in the Albury population. (High priority)
13. Hand removal of Briza spp. and other weeds around individual orchids at Albury. (High priority)
14. Inform the local community about the value of the three species and their habitat. (Low priority)
15. Initiate a study of the effect of fire in promoting recruitment of the Burrinjuck population. (Medium priority)
16. Nominate the two new species for listing on the TSC Act. (Medium priority)
17. Progressively implement and evaluate a program of in-situ management techniques to promote recruitment. (High priority)
18. Removal of pines at Burrinjuck site. (High priority)
19. Survey areas near Albury where species potentially occurs. (Medium priority)
20. Survey areas near Bethungra where species potentially occurs. (Medium priority)
21. Survey areas near Burrinjuck where species potentially occurs. (Medium priority)
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| Caladenia porphyrea | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Caladenia rosella | Plant > Orchids | Presumed extinct | 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. |
| Caladenia tessellata | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Acquire baseline population data for key populations in Palerang and Wyong LGA areas and monitor every 1 - 3 years. (High priority)
2. Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (Low priority)
3. Conduct surveys in bushland reserves in the Ulladulla area. (Medium priority)
4. Conduct surveys in predicted coastal habitat. (Medium priority)
5. Develop and distribute EIA guidelines. (Medium priority)
6. Develop predictive habitat models for coastal populations. (Medium priority)
7. Ensure long term protection of crown land habitat in the Ulladulla area. (Low priority)
8. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. Locate sites for reintroduction to the wild. (Low priority)
9. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Low priority)
10. Negotiate long-term protection for Braidwood site. (Low priority)
11. Tie monitoring program with investigations of the causes of decline in populations. (Medium priority)
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| Calochilus pulchellus | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Chiloglottis anaticeps | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Control feral pigs at known sites. (High priority)
2. Develop and implement site plans for known populations. (Medium priority)
3. Develop Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines. (Medium priority)
4. Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. (Medium priority)
5. Map extent of known populations of Chiloglottis anaticeps. (High priority)
6. Model potential habitat to assist in survey and assess habitat condition at known sites. (Medium priority)
7. Monitor population, habitat and threats at known sites. (High priority)
8. Prioritise and undertake weed control works. (Medium priority)
9. Survey potential habitat in areas near known populations. (Low priority)
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| Chiloglottis platyptera | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Control feral pigs at known sites. (High priority)
2. Develop and implement site plans for known populations. (High priority)
3. Exclude domestic stock from known and potential habitat. (High priority)
4. Map extent of known populations of Chiloglottis platyptera. (Medium priority)
5. Model potential habitat to assist in survey and assess habitat condition at known sites. (Medium priority)
6. Monitor population, habitat and threats at known sites. (Medium priority)
7. Prioritise and undertake weed control works. (High priority)
8. Seed, plants and soil/mycorrhizae could be collected. (Low priority)
9. Survey potential habitat in areas near known populations. (Medium priority)
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| Corybas dowlingii | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Cryptostylis hunteriana | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Long-term monitoring of key populations that in any one year have at least 20 individuals. (Medium priority)
2. Map known populations and identify sites with over 20 plants. (Medium priority)
3. Prepare plans of management for development sites (incl. Callala Bay) where plants have been retained and managed. (Medium priority)
4. Protection of key populations that in any one year have more than 20 individuals. (High priority)
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| Cymbidium canaliculatum population in the Hunter Catchment | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Dendrobium melaleucaphilum | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Diuris aequalis | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Conduct further surveys to locate additional populations, especially on private land. (Medium priority)
2. Conduct surveys and conservation assessments of less known sites to confirm presence of species and develop and implement conservation management agreements with landowners. (High priority)
3. Determine reasons for low population numbers (pollinators etc.). (Low priority)
4. Develop an Expression of Interest (EOI) for incentives targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites for conservation. (Medium priority)
5. Distribute information about this species to landowners along and near the Great Divide from Tallaganda NP to Kanangra NP. (Medium priority)
6. Erect bollards and signs for roadside populations in Upper Lachlan Council area. (High priority)
7. Negotiate conservation agreements or enhanced management to secure populations on private land. (High priority)
8. Prepare management plans for roadside populations in Upper Lachlan Council area (Wombeyan Caves Rd and Roslyn Rd). (Medium priority)
9. Prepare and distribute EIA guidelines to inform consent and determining authorities of the potential impacts to this species from development. (Medium priority)
10. Prepare management plan for populations in Gurnang State Forest. (Medium priority)
11. Prepare management plans for populations in RLPB land (at Reedy Creek and in Tarago area). (Medium priority)
12. Prepare management plans for roadside populations in Palerang Council area (Kings Highway). (Medium priority)
13. Provide list of known high priority sites to Lachlan CMA for investment. (High priority)
14. Revisit known sites to assess population survival and degree of threat and negotiate conservation management agreements with landowners. (Medium priority)
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| Diuris arenaria | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Diuris bracteata | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Diuris disposita | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Advise CMA of priority of Diuris disposita for inclusion in incentive programs and Landcare funding . (Medium priority)
2. Consider VCA or covenant to protect the known population of Diuris disposita from threatening land management practices on private land. (Medium priority)
3. Diuris disposita may occur in forest on private property and should be considered in the Code of Practice for Private Native Forestry. (Medium priority)
4. Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. (Low priority)
5. Map extent of known populations and determine the current population size and demography of Diuris disposita. (High priority)
6. Model potential habitat of Diuris disposita to assist in future targeted surveys. (Medium priority)
7. Monitor population, habitat condition and threats at the known sites. (Medium priority)
8. One of the known populations and potential habitat for Diuris disposita occurs on private land it should be considered during environmental planning for Kempsey LGA. (High priority)
9. Protect known population and potential habitat from fire during spring flowering period. (High priority)
10. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion of mitigative measures on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (High priority)
11. Undertake research into the fire ecology of Diuris disposita. (Low priority)
12. Undertake targeted surveys in areas of potential habitat during flowering period. (spring - depending on seasonal conditions). (Low priority)
13. Update databases; populations in Skillion NR and Old Station SF do not appear on Atlas database. (High priority)
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| Diuris flavescens | Plant > Orchids | Critically Endangered Ecological Community | 1. As the only known population of Diuris flavescens occurs on land controlled by Greater Taree Council (The Bight Cemetery) it should be considered during management activates and be considered in environmental planning instruments. (High priority)
2. Avoid use of herbicides near known population. (High priority)
3. Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (Low priority)
4. Ensure review and update of Local Government Environmental Planning Instruments reflect PAS/ Recovery Plan recommendations. (Medium priority)
5. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - all known provenances (conservation collection). (Low priority)
6. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) (+ symbionts and soil for orchids, gentians). (Low priority)
7. Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. (High priority)
8. Manage the risks and impact of illegal collecting. (High priority)
9. Model potential habitat to assist in future surveys. (Low priority)
10. Monitor the population, habitat condition and threats at the Blight Cemetery. (Medium priority)
11. Protect known population from mowing particularly in spring. (High priority)
12. Survey areas of potential habitat during flowering season. (survey during Spring - depending on seasonal conditions). (Low priority)
13. Survey the population to determine current population size and demography. (survey during Spring - depending on seasonal conditions). (Medium priority)
14. Validate records; one record in NPWS database is geographically inaccurate. (High priority)
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| Diuris ochroma | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Determine responsible body and get them to protect site from off-road vehicles. (Medium priority)
2. Monitor population numbers at regular intervals (2-3 years). (Medium priority)
3. Negotiate formal habitat protection measures. (High priority)
4. Prepare and distribute EIA guidelines. (Medium priority)
5. Search broader area in suitable habitat to locate additional populations. (Medium priority)
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| Diuris pedunculata | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Visit known populations and assess the local threats impacting on the species prior to determining recovery actions. (Low priority)
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| Diuris praecox | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct targeted survey of potential habitat within DEC estate. (High priority)
2. Identify and map potential habitat. (High priority)
3. Identify key threats to the species and associated recovery actions. (High priority)
4. Monitor population structure and dynamics and prioritise sites for protection and management accordingly. (High priority)
5. 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)
6. Negotiate with RTA to prepare and implement POM for site on cnr Kanangra Drive and Pacific H'way. (Medium priority)
7. Negotiate with the managers of freehold sites to prepare and implement site management plans that address threatening processes. (Medium priority)
8. Prepare and implement site management statements to address threats on DEC lands. (Medium priority)
9. Prepare species profile and EIA guidelines. (High priority)
10. Restrict public access to sites via track relocation/closure and fencing etc. (Medium priority)
11. Undertake targeted bush regeneration works at degraded sites. (Medium priority)
12. Undertake weed control activities using appropriate low impact techniques. (Medium priority)
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| Diuris sp. aff. chrysantha | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Apply ecological burns (in summer after seeds are shed.) Protect from fire when buds, flowers or capsules are present. (High priority)
2. Control Bitou Bush, Watsonia and other environmental weeds in the orchid's habitat. (High priority)
3. DEC include management of the orchid populations and habitat in Plans of Management, fire plans and pest management plans. Ensure that visitors keep to walking tracks. (High priority)
4. Ensure locations of the Byron Bay Diuris receive the appropriate level of confidentiality to reduce the potential of illegal collection. (Medium priority)
5. Ensure that land managers and other stakeholders are aware of populations and habitat, identify information and resource needs. (Avoid unnecessary publicity as illegal collection is a threat). (High priority)
6. Establish a data recording system for the orchid. (Medium priority)
7. Habitat condition including fire history to be assessed and recorded at all known sites. (Medium priority)
8. Identify the information and resource needs to ensure that managers and other stakeholders are aware of populations and habitat and that PoMs, fire plans, pest management plans take account of requirements for the recovery of the orchid. (High priority)
9. Include ecological burns and protection for the orchid and its habitat into regional fire plans, protected area fire plans and hazard reduction burn guidelines. (High priority)
10. Location data should be kept confidential as illegal collection is a threat. Some populations are on track sides may need protection. (High priority)
11. Model habitat to identify potential sites for further survey. (Medium priority)
12. Raise community awareness of the orchid to assist in detecting new locations, and assist with habitat rehabilitation projects. Locations should not be publicised, however, since the orchid is at risk from illegal collection. (Medium priority)
13. Research priorities should include fire ecology, population biology to include identification of limiting factors in the lifecycle, critical habitat requirements and management. (Medium priority)
14. Targetted searches at an appropriate time of year should be undertaken prior to clearing for hazard reduction in possible habitat. (High priority)
15. The extent of known populations should be mapped and kept confidential. Habitat condition and threats should be recorded. (Medium priority)
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| Diuris sp.. (Oaklands, D.L. Jones 5380) | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (Medium priority)
2. Conduct surveys to re-locate and determine current size and extent of the 5 known populations (4 near Urana, 1 near Oaklands) and to locate any further populations. (High priority)
3. Develop and implement a weed eradication program at the Oaklands site and other sites if necessary. (High priority)
4. Develop with the relevant landowners, an appropriate slashing regime for the populations particularly at Oaklands and the golf course. Slashing should not occur in spring. (High priority)
5. Distribute information to local communities regarding the species' ecology, threats and management, particularly around the Oaklands population where rubbish dumping and fill are threats. (Medium priority)
6. Erect rabbit and stock-proof fences around all populations. Smaller populations where rabbits, hares and stock are higher in numbers, should be the priority. (High priority)
7. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) (+ symbionts and soil for orchids, gentians). (Medium priority)
8. Monitor the Oaklands population, with and/or without weed control measures to ensure that any declines in the population are detected and ameliorated. (High priority)
9. Monitor weed invasion at all sites but particularly from Avena fatua, Romulea rosea and White cedar trees at Oaklands, to determine whether the weeds are expanding and their effect on the populations. (High priority)
10. Regularly monitor all other known populations. (High priority)
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| Diuris tricolor | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Annually monitor at least 5 populations that represent the spatial distribution of the species. (High priority)
2. Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - multiple provenances. (High priority)
3. Conduct baseline surveys to locate new populations and extend the ranges of currently known populations. Surveys should include all State Forests where suitable habitat occurs. (High priority)
4. Conduct experimental trials into the effects of fire, grazing and weed disturbances. (High priority)
5. 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)
6. Develop a fact sheet and distribute via community newsletters, regional shows and field days and by promoting the DEC threatened species website. (High priority)
7. Develop an Expression of Interest (EOI) for incentives targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites for conservation. (Medium priority)
8. Erect rabbit, goat and stock-proof fences around populations that are highly threatened from trampling and grazing by feral animals and stock. (High priority)
9. Following surveys, assess the current conservation status and prepare & submit a nomination for de-listing if required. (Medium priority)
10. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) (+ symbionts and soil for orchids, gentians). (Medium priority)
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| Diuris tricolor population in the Muswellbrook LGA | Plant > Orchids | Endangered Population | 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. |
| Diuris venosa | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Develop Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines. (Low priority)
2. Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. (Medium priority)
3. Manage the risk and impact of illegal collecting. (Medium priority)
4. Map extent of known populations. (Medium priority)
5. Monitor and manage threats such as visitor impact, weeds and feral animals. (High priority)
6. Monitor to determine the current population and habitat condition at known sites. (Medium priority)
7. Prepare and implement a site management plan for Barrington Tops populations. (Medium priority)
8. Survey areas of potential habitat for further populations of Diuris venosa. (Low priority)
9. Undertake taxonomic studies into the status of populations north of Barrington Tops area (e.g. New England NP) as these may represent a separate undescribed species. (Low priority)
10. Validate the atlas data. (High priority)
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| Genoplesium baueri | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. [Data recording and storage] Record location of sites accurately on the NSW Wildlife Atlas. (Medium priority)
2. [guidelines] Prepare species profile and EIA guidelines. (Medium priority)
3. [Human disturbance and visitor pressure] Treat location information as confidential for the general public. (Medium priority)
4. Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (Medium priority)
5. Conduct surveys to determine status of the species at post-1960 sites and assess threats. (High priority)
6. Identify, map and survey potential habitat (particularly in Muogamarra NR and Berowra Valley RP). (Medium priority)
7. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) (+ symbionts and soil for orchids, gentians). (Medium priority)
8. Monitor population size and health. (Medium priority)
9. Prepare and implement site management plans for extant sites. (Medium priority)
10. Review conservation status following survey. (Medium priority)
11. 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)
12. Undertake management focussed biological and ecological research. (Medium priority)
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| Genoplesium insignis | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. [Data recording and storage] Record location of sites accurately on the NSW Wildlife Atlas. (High priority)
2. [guidelines] Prepare profile and EIA guidelines. (High priority)
3. [Human disturbance and visitor pressure] Treat location information as confidential for the general public. (Medium priority)
4. Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (Medium priority)
5. Identify, map and survey potential habitat. (Medium priority)
6. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) (+ symbionts and soil for orchids, gentians). (Medium priority)
7. Liaise with land managers to ensure the effective implementation of threat abatement measures. (High priority)
8. Monitor population size and health. (High priority)
9. Prepare site management plans for extant sites. (High priority)
10. Restrict access to sites, where necessary. (High priority)
11. 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)
12. Survey recorded sites to determine status and document threats. (High priority)
13. Undertake management focussed biological and ecological research. (Medium priority)
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| Genoplesium plumosum | Plant > Orchids | Critically Endangered | 1. Erection of signs to protect Tallong Midge Orchid habitat within roadside vegetation. (High priority)
2. Identification and nomination of Critical habitat. (Medium priority)
3. Include the conservation of the Tallong Midge Orchid in the education program at the Tallong Campus of the Santa Sabina College. (Low priority)
4. Involve local community members in detecting when the species begins flowering and involve landholders in monitoring and recovery efforts. (Low priority)
5. Maintenance of an effective Recovery Team. (Medium priority)
6. Monitor all known populations at least every 5 years and annually measure the permanent monitoring plots. (Medium priority)
7. NPWS to request Department of Lands to dedicate the Crown Land site as a reserve for Environmental Protection. (Medium priority)
8. NPWS to request MSC to include advisory note recording the prescence of this species on s. 149 certificates. (Medium priority)
9. Prepare a pamphlet describing the species, its management and monitoring program. (Low priority)
10. Prepare and distribute EIA guidelines. (Medium priority)
11. Promote the establishment of medium and long-term protection of all sites. (Medium priority)
12. Survey additional sites of potential habitat. (High priority)
13. Undertake accurate counts of flowering plants within known populations to provide baseline data on which to compare future monitoring results. (High priority)
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| Genoplesium rhyoliticum | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Develop a detailed monitoring strategy to be implemented in the event of disturbance. (Medium priority)
2. Identify and verify additional known and potential occurrences of Bega wattle and Rhyolite Midge Orchid. (Medium priority)
3. Investigate fire history of all sites which support the species. (Low priority)
4. Monitor known populations every two years. (Medium priority)
5. Provide map of known occurrences (including flora reserves and site RO25) to Forests NSW and Rural Fire Service and seek to minimise occurrence of fire on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (Medium priority)
6. South East Forests National Park Fire Management Strategy to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (Medium priority)
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| Genoplesium superbum | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Genoplesium vernale | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Advise Shire Councils and the RTA of sites that occur on roadsides and provide information on appropriate management of those sites. (Medium priority)
2. Annually measure permanent monitoring plots & re-count all populations every 5 years. (High priority)
3. Community participation / education. (Low priority)
4. Consider the need for external research. (Low priority)
5. Determine the geographic range of the East Lynne Midge Orchid. (Medium priority)
6. Develop appropriate management strategies for the various population on State Forests through a species specific management plan. (High priority)
7. Investigate the response of the East Lynne Midge Orchid to fire. (Medium priority)
8. Maintenance of Recovery Team. (Medium priority)
9. Undertake accurate counts of the number of flowering individuals to provide baseline information against which to compare future monitoring results. Determine the extent of local populations at each of the known sites. (High priority)
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| Geodorum densiflorum | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Assess all known sites for threats to the recovery of the orchid. (Medium priority)
2. Collect baseline data, including extent, abundance and habitat condition of populations. (High priority)
3. Confirm and validate records, amending inaccurate records. (High priority)
4. Control environmental weeds, particularly Bitou Bush at coastal sites. Care should be taken with Bitou control, as some management techniques may adversely impact orchid populations. Implement Bitou bush control as described in the approved TAP. (High priority)
5. Develop and implement site plans. (Medium priority)
6. Encourage community participation in habitat rehabilitation projects. (High priority)
7. Ensure an appropriate level of confidentiality is applied to information about locations of the orchid to guard against illegal collection. (High priority)
8. Ensure regional fire plans and hazard reduction burn guidelines include measures to protect the orchid and its habitat, including targeted searches are undertaken prior to clearing for hazard reduction. (High priority)
9. Ensure that areas of coastal eucalypt and swamp forest that are orchid habitat are protected from clearing or fragmentation in statutory plans relevant to the distribution of the orchid. (High priority)
10. Establish a data recording system for the orchid. (Low priority)
11. Exclude grazing at times of the year when leaves and stems are present. (High priority)
12. Fire should be excluded from known habitat when leaves, flowering stems or capsules are present until fire response is better understood. (High priority)
13. Identify resource needs to ensure that land managers and other stakeholders are aware of populations and habitat, and that PoMs, fire plans, pest management plans take account of requirements for the recovery of the orchid. (Medium priority)
14. Monitor populations, habitat condition and threats at all known sites. Identify important populations for detailed data collection, use rapid assessment techniques at other sites. (Medium priority)
15. Prevent habitat loss or fragmentation. (Medium priority)
16. Promote conservation incentives and agreements to improve management and protection of unreserved populations. (Medium priority)
17. Protect populations on road and track sides that are at risk of disturbance. Ensure visitors keep to walking tracks in areas of populations. (Medium priority)
18. Research priorities should include: fire ecology; population biology; identification of limiting factors in the lifecycle; essential habitat requirements; and management actions required to address threats. (Medium priority)
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| Microtis angusii | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Complete priority State/National Recovery Plan in accordance with contractual obligations between DEC and DEH by June 2007. (Medium priority)
2. Determine whether ex-situ conservation is required. (High priority)
3. Develop and refine appropriate habitat management strategies for known population based on outcomes of research on biology and ecology. (High priority)
4. Ensure that all roadwork's site personnel are familiar with known location and species. (High priority)
5. Ensure Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List of NSW Bush Fire Environment Code is reviewed and updated to include an appropriate fire regime for this species. (Medium priority)
6. Monitor dynamics of Ingleside population for 3-5 years. (High priority)
7. Pest management and weed assessment and management trials will be undertaken. (High priority)
8. Prepare EIA guidelines for Councils and other land managers and update s149 certificates for known sites. (Medium priority)
9. Protect any new populations on private land through environmental planning/rezoning mechanisms, vcas or habitat management by private individuals. (Medium priority)
10. Protect known and any new populations on public land through implementation of appropriate habitat management strategies. (Medium priority)
11. Research ecology and biology of Ingleside population for 3-5 years and undertake trials of response to fire. (High priority)
12. Secure known population at Ingleside with appropriate conservation mechanism (e.g. JMA). (High priority)
13. Undertake genetic studies of known population. (High priority)
14. Undertake systematic targeted survey of potential habitat in Warringah-Pittwater-Ku-ring-gai LGAs to determine full distribution. (Medium priority)
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| Oberonia complanata | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Oberonia titania | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Assess all known sites for threats to the recovery of the orchid. (High priority)
2. Confirm existing records, ensuring that Atlas records are accurate. (Medium priority)
3. Encourage the community to participate in the detection of Oberonia titania at new locations, and encourage their participation in habitat rehabilitation projects. (Medium priority)
4. Ensure an appropriate level of confidentiality is applied to information about locations of the orchid to guard against illegal collection. (High priority)
5. Identify resource needs to ensure that land managers and other stakeholders are aware of populations and habitat, and that PoMs, fire plans, pest management plans take account of requirements for the recovery of the orchid. (High priority)
6. Prevent loss and fragmentation of habitat (including rainforest, paperbark swamps, eucalypt-forested gorges and mangroves). (High priority)
7. Research priorities should include: population biology, identification of limiting factors in the lifecycle; essential habitat requirements; and management to overcome threats. (Medium priority)
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| Peristeranthus hillii | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Phaius australis | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Phaius tankervilleae | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Prasophyllum affine | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Conduct further surveys of potential habitat. (High priority)
2. Finalise recovery plan by 2008. (Medium priority)
3. Identify and nominate critical habitat. (Medium priority)
4. Implement protective measure at sites in Jervis Bay National Park. (High priority)
5. Implement protective measures at Kinghorne Point. (High priority)
6. Implement protective measures at Vincentia populations. (High priority)
7. Investigate the ecological and habitat requirements of the pollinators of the Jervis Bay Leek Orchid. (High priority)
8. Maintain an effective Recovery Team. (Medium priority)
9. Monitor known populations of the Jervis Bay Leek Orchid. (High priority)
10. Negotiate with landholders over the long-term formal protection of sites. (Medium priority)
11. Remedial works to be undertaken on the access road at Kinghorne Point. (High priority)
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| Prasophyllum bagoensis | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Prasophyllum canaliculatum | Plant > Orchids | Critically 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. |
| Prasophyllum fuscum | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - multiple provenances. (Medium priority)
2. Continue woody weed control in Wingecarribee Swamp. (High priority)
3. Control exotic pasture grass invasion of species habitat on margins of Wingecarribee Swamp. (High priority)
4. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - multiple provenances. (Medium priority)
5. Establish monitoring program to determine effectiveness of Recovery Actions. (Medium priority)
6. Investigate effective types of habitat management to assist species survival. (Medium priority)
7. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) (+ symbionts and soil for orchids, gentians). (Medium priority)
8. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek exclusion/suppression of fire from habitat on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (High priority)
9. Undertake studies to identify lifecycle stages, general ecological requirements. (Medium priority)
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| Prasophyllum innubum | Plant > Orchids | Critically 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. |
| Prasophyllum keltonii | Plant > Orchids | Critically 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. |
| Prasophyllum petilum | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (Low priority)
2. Collect seed from the Captains Flat site and broadcast more widely across potentially suitable areas on site. (Medium priority)
3. 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)
4. Contact the owners of land adjacent to the TSR to obtain information about past land use practices on their land and to seek their support in modifying any land-use practices adjacent to the reserve which might result in impacts on the TLO population. (Medium priority)
5. Continue existing monitoring procedures at Tarengo TSR, and implement an appropriate monitoring procedure at Captains Flat Cemetery. (High priority)
6. Continue to survey suitable habitat at appropriate times, either as part of other survey work or as time and resources permit. (Medium priority)
7. Design and carry out an experiment on the effects of removing Hakea microcarpa and other invasive shrubs (by means of fire, mowing or hand clearing) on population numbers at Captains Flat Cemetery. (Medium priority)
8. Design and implement recruitment trials using Tarengo TSR as an experimental site. (Medium priority)
9. Discourage users of the Captains Flat Cemetery from introducing any plant species that might establish and spread on the cemetery land. (Medium priority)
10. Experimentally evaluate the effects of fire and grazing on the existing population at Tarengo TSR, and as a means of enhancing the population or controlling the spread of Themeda australis at this site. (Medium priority)
11. Follow up public consultations at each site by ensuring that the local community receives copies of the draft recovery plan, and that any comments are incorporated. (Medium priority)
12. Hand cross-pollinate individuals in the Captains Flat population and assess whether this increases seed set. (Medium priority)
13. Investigate fencing of Tarengo TSR as a means of protecting the reserve from accidental or intentional damage and of controlling grazing. (Medium priority)
14. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) (+ symbionts and soil for orchids, gentians). (Low priority)
15. Monitor the spread and changes in density of Themeda australis at the Tarengo TSR to establish whether it is having a detrimental effect on TLO numbers. (High priority)
16. Negotiate a management agreement (e.g. JMA or VCA) and prepare a management plan to secure the population at Captains Flat. (High priority)
17. Negotiate and implement a conservation management agreement to secure the population at Tarengo TSR. (High priority)
18. Provide list of known high priority sites to Lachlan CMA for investment. (High priority)
19. The numbers of flowering plants at Bowning Cemetery will be recorded annually for five years. If flowering plants are found, a record will be kept of whether the plants set seed. (Low priority)
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| Prasophyllum retroflexum | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Continue pig control at known sites where required. (Medium priority)
2. Prepare and distribute EIA guidelines to decision makers. (Low priority)
3. Undertake surveys to determine the distribution of the species. (Low priority)
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| Prasophyllum sp. ‘Moama’ | Plant > Orchids | Critically 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. |
| Prasophyllum sp. Majors Creek | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Continue existing monitoring at Majors Creek Cemetery. (High priority)
2. Continue to survey areas suitable for species at appropriate times, either as part of other survey work or as time and resources permit. (High priority)
3. Negotiate and implement a management agreement to formalise the management of Majors Creek Cemetery. (High priority)
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| Prasophyllum uroglossum | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Attempt to control exotic pasture grass invasion of species habitat on margins of Wingecarribee Swamp. (High priority)
2. Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (Medium priority)
3. Conduct research to determine ecological requirements and identify lifecycle stages. (Medium priority)
4. Continue woody weed control in Wingecarribee Swamp. (High priority)
5. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (Medium priority)
6. Establish monitoring program to determine effectiveness of Recovery Actions. (High priority)
7. Further research into the propagation of this species is required. (Medium priority)
8. If species can be successfully propagated, re-establish populations in suitable parts of Wingecarribee Swamp. (Medium priority)
9. Investigate effective types of habitat management to assist species survival. (Medium priority)
10. Investigate options to re-establish water table in Wingecarribee Swamp to assist in control of weed invasion. (High priority)
11. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) (+ symbionts and soil for orchids, gentians). (Medium priority)
12. Obtain clear scientific advice regarding the taxonomic status of this species. (Low priority)
13. Prepare a multi-species Recovery Plan for threatened species occurring in Wingecarribee Swamp. (Low priority)
14. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek exclusion/suppression of fire from habitat on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (High priority)
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| Pterostylis cobarensis | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - multiple provenances. (High priority)
2. Conduct a comprehensive survey within the expected range of the species to determine the full extent of its current distribution. (High priority)
3. Conduct experimental research into the effects of fire and grazing disturbance. (High priority)
4. Conduct research and undertake field studies to determine population dynamics, including factors influencing variations in distribution, abundance and fecundity. (High priority)
5. Conduct research to investigate species taxonomy, including genetic variations between & within populations. (High priority)
6. Distribute information regarding the species, its threats and management actions to assist in the location and protection of further populations. (Medium priority)
7. Eliminate (fence off) rabbits, feral goats and stock from sites where this species is found to occur. (High priority)
8. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) (+ symbionts and soil for orchids, gentians). (High priority)
9. Monitor all known populations. (High priority)
10. Monitor the effect of grazing from native herbivores. (High priority)
11. Undertake an assessment of the conservation value of sites where the species occurs in order to identify future potential acquisitions for conservation reserves. (Medium priority)
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| Pterostylis cucullata | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Pterostylis despectans | Plant > Orchids | Critically 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. |
| Pterostylis elegans | Plant > Orchids | 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. |
| Pterostylis gibbosa | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Brochure production (Croom sites). (Medium priority)
2. Brochure production (general species). (Medium priority)
3. Conduct research into population dynamis of the species including monitoring permanent quadrats for survivorship, flowering, capsule and seed production. (Medium priority)
4. Consider the need for a critical habitat nomination for the species. (Medium priority)
5. Continue to liaise with private landholders in the Illawarra and Hunter regions to emphasise the conservation significance of sites on or adjacent to their properties, with a view to securing sympathetic management of habitat for the species. (High priority)
6. Develop proformas for monitoring populations at all known sites. (High priority)
7. Ensure that any relevant environmental policies, management plans and EPIs are prepared or reviewed with reference to the recovery plan and any future advice from the NPWS regarding the species. (High priority)
8. Ensure that developments and activities are assessed with reference to the recovery plan, EIA guidelines and any future advice from the NPWS regarding the species. (High priority)
9. Implement the VCA Plan of Management for the Croom Rd site. (High priority)
10. Inform stakeholders (particularly Shoalhaven and Singleton Councils) of survey results. (Medium priority)
11. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Medium priority)
12. Investigate the possibility of using predictive modelling techniques to identify suitable potential habitat for future surveys. (High priority)
13. Investigate the response of the species to the planned burn at the Transgrid site, and any unplanned fires at Croom Road. (High priority)
14. Involve volunteers and community groups in the survey effort for this species. (Medium priority)
15. Liaise with ANOS and Singleton Council to undertake further surveys in suitable habitat in the Hunter Valley area. (High priority)
16. Liaise with ANOS, State Forests of NSW and Shoalhaven City Council to undertake a survey of populations in Currambene State Forest, Nowra and surrounding environs. (High priority)
17. Liaise with landholders to continue to undertake the annual monitoring of known populations as part of the agreed management plans. (High priority)
18. Liaise with Shellharbour Council to complete VCA for Croom Road site. (High priority)
19. Liaise with Transgrid regarding Yallah population and discuss the options for increasing the level of legislative protection for the site. (High priority)
20. Prepare and implement a management plan for the protection of the species in Worrigee NR. (High priority)
21. Prepare EIA guidelines for the species. (High priority)
22. Provide advice to private landholders in regards to the appropriate management and protection of the species. (High priority)
23. Revise and implement Plan of Management for the Transgrid site in accordance with any conservation agreement entered into. (High priority)
24. Seek media coverage to raise awareness of the cooperative work between industry and conservation groups at sites. (Medium priority)
25. Seek to secure sympathetic management for sites on private land at Yallah and Milbrodale and provide assistance and advice on how best to manage the populations. (High priority)
26. Undertake annual monitoring of permanent quadrats at the Croom VCA and Worrigee NR sites. (Medium priority)
27. When new sites are located, submit site records to the Atlas of NSW Wildlife Atlas and lodge specimens with the Australian National Herbarium, Canberra and the NSW Herbarium, Sydney. (High priority)
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| Pterostylis metcalfei | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Identify and develop recovery actions that are necessary for the conservation of this species. (High priority)
2. Identify location, tenure and threats at extant sites. (High priority)
3. Implement an annual monitoring program at priority sites. (Medium priority)
4. Liaise with landholders/stakeholders and facilitate the implementation of site management specific monitoring and threat abatement measures, including weed removal and fencing. (Medium priority)
5. Opportunistically monitor populations after wildfire to determine fire ecology. (Medium priority)
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| Pterostylis nigricans | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Collect baseline data, including extent, abundance and habitat condition of populations. (High priority)
2. Control Bitou Bush and other environmental weeds in the orchid's habitat. (Medium priority)
3. Develop and implement site plans to manage threats at sites. The number of known locations is small and all should have priority for protection and management. (High priority)
4. Reserve Fire management Strategy include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
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| Pterostylis oreophila | Plant > Orchids | Critically 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. |
| Pterostylis pulchella | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. [Human disturbance and visitor pressure] Treat locational information as confidential for the general public. (High priority)
2. Collect seed for NSW seed bank. (Low priority)
3. Control weeds in creeklines where this species occurs. (Medium priority)
4. Develop and implement site management plans to manage threats at sites. The number of known locations is small and all should have priority for protection and management. (High priority)
5. Development consent issued on land in the vicinity of known populations to ensure that appropriate stormwater and sediment control measures are in place, and that natural water flows are not affected. (High priority)
6. Investigate options for managing the threat of illegal collection. (High priority)
7. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Medium priority)
8. Monitor known populations for the operation of threats and for changes in population status at each site. (High priority)
9. Undertake targeted survey in potential habitat to establish distribution. (Medium priority)
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| Pterostylis saxicola | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. [Data recording and storage] Record location of sites accurately on the NSW Wildlife Atlas. (Medium priority)
2. [guidelines] Prepare profile and EIA guidelines. (Medium priority)
3. [Human disturbance and visitor pressure] Treat location information as confidential for the general public. (High priority)
4. [Utilisation (direct take)] Investigate options for managing the threat of illegal collection. (Medium priority)
5. Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (Medium priority)
6. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) (+ symbionts and soil for orchids, gentians). (Medium priority)
7. Liaise with land managers to ensure the effective implementation of threat abatement measures. (Medium priority)
8. Monitor population size and health. (Medium priority)
9. Prepare and implement site management plans for extant sites. (Medium priority)
10. Restrict access to sites, where necessary. (Medium priority)
11. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites and adjacent habitats through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
12. Survey recorded sites to determine status and document threats. (High priority)
13. Undertake management focussed ecological research (particularly fire response). (Medium priority)
14. Undertake targeted bush regeneration works, where required. (Medium priority)
15. Undertake targeted surveys of potential habitat in Holdsworthy Army Base. (Medium priority)
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| Pterostylis sp. Botany Bay | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. [Data recording and storage] All relevant authorities and groups will communicate information of new sites and populations, and will ensure that there dataset is updated accordingly. (Low priority)
2. [Data recording and storage] Ensure that survey data is entered onto the Wildlife Atlas, and made available to Randwick Council and the DFA. (Medium priority)
3. [Data recording and storage] Locations of the known population will be forwarded for entry into the Wildlife Atlas and this information will be updated when required. (High priority)
4. [Data recording and storage] Notify the NPWS of the location of any populations of the species discovered on Malabar Headland. (High priority)
5. Consider potential habitat for the species in the management of Council managed land (particularly in Pioneers Park, Cromwell Park, and Arthur Byrne Reserve). (High priority)
6. Coordinate a systematic survey of potential habitat to determine the full distribution of the species. (Medium priority)
7. Coordinate and facilitate a program of biological and ecological investigation. (Medium priority)
8. Determine whether ex-situ conservation is required. (Medium priority)
9. Develop and apply appropriate fire management interval guidelines for known and potential habitat of the species as part of the Habitat Management Strategy. Incorporate these guidelines into the Reserve Fire Management Plan. (High priority)
10. Develop and refine a Habitat Management Strategy for the known population. In the interim, the population will be managed by ensuring the maintenance of the fire trail and discouraging access to the site. (High priority)
11. Ensure that any proposed development or activity will not adversely affect the species or its habitat. (High priority)
12. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. . (Medium priority)
13. Facilitate the annual monitoring of the known population within Botany Bay NP. (High priority)
14. If the species is confirmed as occurring on Malabar Headland, liaise with the DFA to ensure that an appropriate Habitat Management Strategy is implemented. (High priority)
15. Implement habitat management strategy. (High priority)
16. Involve volunteers including Australian Native Orchid Society in the survey effort. (Low priority)
17. Liaise with DFA and Randwick Council to maintain a permanent record of any new locations found on Malabar Headland. (High priority)
18. Reserve Fire Management Strategy to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. . (High priority)
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| Rhizanthella slateri | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Assess status of populations at Woolamia and on Jervis Bay rd and determine any site management actions if required. (Low priority)
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| Rhizanthella slateri population in the Great Lakes LGA | Plant > Orchids | Endangered Population | 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. |
| Sarcochilus dilatatus | Plant > Orchids | Endangered | 1. Determine current population size and demography. (Medium priority)
2. Develop Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines. (High priority)
3. Develop targeted education and awareness program highlighting threats to native orchids from illegal collecting, including advice to only purchase plants from licensed nurseries. (High priority)
4. Exclude domestic stock from known and potential habitat for Sarcochilus dilatatus to encourage regeneration. (High priority)
5. Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. (Medium priority)
6. Prevent clearing or fragmentation of known and potential habitat (particularly forest containing Hoop Pine). (High priority)
7. Reserve Fire management Strategy include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
8. Survey areas of potential rainforest and riparian forest habitat (particularly forest containing Hoop Pine). The preferred time is during summer/autumn flowering periods, after strong winds which may have broken branches or trees. (Medium priority)
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| Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Develop Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines. (High priority)
2. Develop targeted education and awareness program highlighting threats to native orchids from illegal collecting, including advice to only purchase plants from licensed nurseries. (High priority)
3. Manage weeds (e.g. Mist Flower) if they are shown to be a threat. (Medium priority)
4. Re-route walking tracks away from known populations of Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii. (Medium priority)
5. Reserve Fire management Strategy include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
6. Survey to confirm populations at known locations and survey nearby potential habitat. (Medium priority)
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| Sarcochilus hartmannii | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Assess weed threats, particularly Mist Flower and Crofton Weed. (Medium priority)
2. Develop Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines. (High priority)
3. Develop targeted education and awareness program highlighting threats to native orchids from illegal collecting, including advice to only purchase plants from licensed nurseries. (High priority)
4. Re-route walking tracks away from known populations of Sarcochilus hartmanii. (Medium priority)
5. Reserve Fire management Strategy include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
6. Survey to confirm populations at known locations and survey nearby potential habitat. (Medium priority)
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| Sarcochilus weinthalii | Plant > Orchids | Vulnerable | 1. Prepare a recovery plan for the species by 2007. (High priority)
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| Thelymitra atronitida | Plant > Orchids | Critically 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. |
| Thelymitra sp. 'Adorata' | Plant > Orchids | Critically 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. |
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