There are 80 threatened species of trees in New South Wales. A total of 913 priority actions have been identified to help recover these species.
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Prefer common name? | Type of species | Level of threat | Priority actions
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| Acacia bakeri | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Control weeds in Acacia bakeri habitat impacted by weed burden. (Medium priority)
2. Undertake bush regeneration to enhance and expand remnant patches containing Acacia bakeri. (High priority)
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| Acacia chrysotricha | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Acacia chrysotricha may occur on private land and/or council controlled land and should be considered during biodiversity certification of environmental planning instruments for Bellingen LGA. (Medium priority)
2. Acacia chrysotricha to be considered in LEP or growth management strategy for Bellingen Shire, particularly with regard to rural subdivision near known sites for Acacia chrysotricha. (Medium priority)
3. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT and North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens - single provenance. (Low priority)
4. Control lantana at known sites. (Low priority)
5. DEC to liaise with State Forests over management of small population of Acacia chrysotricha in plantation on Gladstone SF. (Medium priority)
6. DEC to monitor the habitat condition in Jaaningga NR. (High priority)
7. Determine current population size and demography. (High priority)
8. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT and North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens - single provenance. . (Low priority)
9. Establish monitoring sites to determine trends in population size and demography. (Medium priority)
10. If populations are found on private land consider VCA or similar agreement to manage population. (Low priority)
11. If populations are found on private land needs to be considered in Code of Practice for Private Native Forestry. (Low priority)
12. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) in collaboration with North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. (Low priority)
13. Map known populations of A. chrysotricha. (High priority)
14. Monitor threats and effectiveness of weed control programs. (Low priority)
15. Prepare site management plan for Jaaningga NR population. (Low priority)
16. Provide information to the public on Acacia chrysotricha, particularly landowners adjacent to areas of known occurrence. (Low priority)
17. 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). (Medium priority)
18. Reserve Fire management Strategy include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (Low priority)
19. Several records in profile database are geographically inaccurate; ensure these are either altered or deleted. (Low priority)
20. Survey suitable habitat in areas near known occurrence, especially on private land. (Low priority)
21. The conservation of Acacia chrysotricha is one of the main reasons for Jaaningga NR and protection of known populations should be the priority of management. (High priority)
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| Acacia dangarensis | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Assess and determine the opportunity for ex-situ translocation or propagation. (Medium priority)
2. Control and manage any weed occurrence in the area of this species. (High priority)
3. Include or review the hazard reduction conditions on the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List. (Medium priority)
4. Include this species on fire operation management map(s). (High priority)
5. Undertake research to determine minimum fire frequency. (High priority)
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| Acacia georgensis | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct an experimental burn in the easement on Dr George Mtn. (Low priority)
2. Control African love grass at Bega Wattle site (AG5) and coordinate control in the vicinity. (High priority)
3. Develop ‘interim’ minimum fire frequency recommendations based on best available knowledge. (Low priority)
4. Develop a detailed monitoring strategy to be implemented in the event of disturbance. (Medium priority)
5. Eradicate African love grass at Dr. George Mtn and monitor re-establishment. (High priority)
6. Identify and verify additional known and potential occurrences of Bega wattle and Rhyolite Midge Orchid. (Medium priority)
7. Investigate options to narrow or relocate utility easments on Dr George Mtn. (Low priority)
8. Monitor known populations every two years. (Medium priority)
9. 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). (Medium priority)
10. Wadbilliga and South East Forests National Park Fire Management Strategies to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (Medium priority)
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| Acacia petraea | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. (Grazing Control) Fence off populations from grazing by goats, stock, and rabbits; allow for population growth in fenced areas; include these areas in ecological monitoring programs for the species. (High priority)
2. As a priority, investigate suspicions that NSW populations have naturalised from plantings, and re-assess the conservation status in NSW. (High priority)
3. Conduct baseline surveys to confirm known populations and locate new ones. (High priority)
4. Conduct experimental studies into fire ecology and impacts of grazing species disturbance. (Medium priority)
5. Conduct long term monitoring (including ecological responses to influencing processes - e.g. fire, insect attack, climate, competition, grazing) of known locations to determine changes in status of the species. (Low priority)
6. Control feral goats and rabbits (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
7. Develop educational material to encourage the community to protect and rehabilitate habitat. (Low priority)
8. Ensure awareness of species location and identification for all personnel undertaking works on roads, road verges, road reserves and Travelling Stock Routes in potential habitat. (High priority)
9. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (High priority)
10. Opportunistically monitor populations after wildfire to determine fire ecology. (Low priority)
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| Acronychia littoralis | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Collect seeds for propagation and reintroduction in habitat. (High priority)
2. Complete preparation of this recovery plan in 2007. (High priority)
3. Consult with Aboriginal groups prior to undertaking recovery actions. (High priority)
4. Coordinate implementation of the recovery plan. (High priority)
5. Coordinate targeted surveys. (Medium priority)
6. Develop and distribute survey and assessment guidelines. (High priority)
7. Develop hygiene, seed collection and planting guidelines for this species in collaboration with BGT. (High priority)
8. Develop species information profile for Acronychia littoralis. (Medium priority)
9. Encourage community participation in recovery plan implementation. (High priority)
10. Exclusion of fire from known population (High priority)
11. Facilitate environmental and ecological research of Acronychia littoralis. (High priority)
12. Identify distributional ranges of AL1 and AL2. (High priority)
13. Implement Bitou bush control as described in the approved. (High priority)
14. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) in collaboration with North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. (Medium priority)
15. Involve private landholders in the conservation of Acronychia littoralis. (High priority)
16. Marking and protection of population with bollards (Low priority)
17. Public authorities to ameliorate threats to the species on public land. (High priority)
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| Amorphospermum whitei | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Control weeds in known habitat for this species. (Medium priority)
2. Ensure the species is considered in statutory plans relevant to its distribution. (High priority)
3. Ensure threats to the species are adequately considered in parks and reserves management planning, implement plans. (Medium priority)
4. Involve private landholders in the conservation of this species. (Low priority)
5. Model habitat to identify sites for further survey. Habitat condition to be assessed at known sites. (Medium priority)
6. Protect areas of known habitat from timber harvesting and other land clearing. (High priority)
7. 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). (High priority)
8. Public authorities to ameliorate threats to the species on public land. (High priority)
9. Survey before road and track maintenance in the habitat of the species. Assess need to protect trackside plants. (Medium priority)
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| Angophora exul | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Carry out surveys within the Gibraltar Nature Reserve in attempt to locate Angophora exul. If found assess threats and develop recovery actions. (High priority)
2. Clarify taxonomy in collaboration with BGT (A. exul may be of hybrid origin or it may be threatened with extinction by hybridization with the more common A. leiocarpa and A. floribunda). (High priority)
3. Conduct a detailed survey of Rock of Gibraltar for further populations. (Medium priority)
4. Control, and where possible eradicate introduced species in accordance with the Northern Tablelands Regional Pest Management Strategy. In particular, conduct biannual shooting to reduce threats posed by goats on Angophora exul. (High priority)
5. Determine if feral goats pose a threat to seedlings and liaise with Moombahlene Local Aboriginal Land Council to control and monitor. (Medium priority)
6. Establish monitoring sites to determine threats, long-term population viability and response to management. (Medium priority)
7. Inform Moombahlene Local Aboriginal Land Council of the significance of Rock of Gibraltar for this and several other species. (High priority)
8. Investigate a conservation agreement with Moombahlene Local Aboriginal Land Council. (High priority)
9. Map known populations for distribution, abundance, demography and viability. (High priority)
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| Angophora inopina | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. [guidelines] Prepare species profile and EIA guidelines. (Medium priority)
2. [Threat management] Assess the relative conservation significance of sites to determine recovery priorities. (High priority)
3. Ensure that sites on crown land are appropriately classified and managed. (Medium priority)
4. Fence sites and exclude livestock, where required. (Medium priority)
5. Identify, map and survey potential habitat, particularly in Port Stephens and Great Lakes LGAs. (Medium priority)
6. Incorporate appropriate fire regime into land management practices. (Medium priority)
7. Incorporate site specific threat abatement measures for the species into Plans of Management for on-park sites. (Medium priority)
8. Liaise with private and public landmanagers to facilitate the preparation and implementation of management plans that address threatening processes. (Medium priority)
9. Prepare and implement management plans for sites that are located on non DEC public land. (Medium priority)
10. Public authorities and landowners undertaking road, trail, or easement maintenance activities in potential habitat are to ensure that planning and maintenance staff are aware of the species and that processes are in place to avoid impacting upon it. (Medium priority)
11. Restrict vehicular and pedestrian access to sites, where necessary. (Medium priority)
12. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. Retain vegetative linkages between sites where possible. (High priority)
13. Undertake management focused ecological studies (including seed production and the level of threat posed by introgressive hybridisation with Angophora floribunda). (Medium priority)
14. Undertake targeted bush regeneration works, where required. (Medium priority)
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| Angophora robur | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (Low priority)
2. Consider Angophora robur during biodiversity certification of environmental planning instruments for Clarence Valley LGA as it occurs on areas of private land. (High priority)
3. Consider Angophora robur during environmental planning for Clarence Valley LGA as it occurs on areas of private land. (High priority)
4. Consider Angophora robur in the Code of Practice for Private Native Forestry where it occurs in areas where logging on private land may occur. (Medium priority)
5. Consider the distribution of Angophora robur during the development of regional fire plans and hazard reduction guidelines. (High priority)
6. Consider the location of known populations of Angophora robur during planning within conservation reserves. (Medium priority)
7. Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. (Medium priority)
8. Ensure Angophora robur records in the profile database are geographically accurate. (High priority)
9. Ensure that populations of Angophora robur are not impacted during timber harvesting operations. (Medium priority)
10. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. . (Low priority)
11. Flagging and protection of road and trackside plants prior to maintenance of tracks, including prescribed burns. (Medium priority)
12. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Low priority)
13. Map the distribution of Angophora robur. (High priority)
14. Occasional monitoring of some populations of Angophora robur to ensure that recruitment is occurring. (Low priority)
15. Prepare and distribute Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines for Angophora robur. (High priority)
16. Protect populations and areas of potential habitat from clearing for agriculture or rural residential development. (Medium priority)
17. Provide information to the public on Angophora robur, particularly landowners adjacent to areas of known occurrence. (Medium priority)
18. Record details of populations of Angophora robur during surveys for other species or general site assessments. (Medium priority)
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| Archidendron hendersonii | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Assess weed threats to populations, manage as necessary. Implement Bitou bush control as described in the approved TAP. (Medium priority)
2. Encourage the community to participate in the detection of White Lace Flower at new locations, and encourage their participation in habitat rehabilitation projects. (Low priority)
3. Ensure regional fire plans, hazard reduction burn guidelines include protocols for protecting rainforest habitats. (High priority)
4. 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 White Lace Flower. (Medium priority)
5. Survey before road and track maintenance in the habitat of the species, protect road and trackside plants. (Medium priority)
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| Bosistoa selwynii | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Assess weed threats to populations, manage as necessary. (Low priority)
2. Collect baseline population and habitat data, using detailed census methods at priority sites and rapid assessment techniques at others. (Low priority)
3. Ensure that land managers and other stakeholders are aware of known populations, habitat requirements and threats. (Low priority)
4. Ensure the species is adequately considered in parks and reserves management planning and implementation. (Low priority)
5. Establish a data recording system for the species. (Low priority)
6. Identify important populations for detailed monitoring. (Low priority)
7. Increase community awareness through encouraging and implementing habitat rehabilitation projects. (Low priority)
8. Map habitat and populations, ensure that Atlas records are accurate. (Low priority)
9. Model habitat to identify sites for further survey. (Medium priority)
10. Protect areas of known habitat from timber harvesting and other land clearing or disturbance. (Low priority)
11. Regional fire plans, protected area Fire Plans and hazard reduction burn guidelines are include protection for the species and its habitat. (Low priority)
12. Survey before road and track maintenance in the habitat of the species. (Low priority)
13. Undertake research to investigate genetic variation within and between populations of Bosistoa selwynii and Bosistoa transversa. Identify critical factors relevant to the recovery of the species such as fire response. (Medium priority)
14. Until fire ecology is understood in detail, protect habitat from fire (Low priority)
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| Bosistoa transversa | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Assess weed threats to populations, manage as necessary. (Medium priority)
2. Collect baseline population and habitat data, using detailed census methods at priority sites and rapid assessment techniques at others. (High priority)
3. Ensure that land managers and other stakeholders are aware of known populations, habitat requirements and threats. (Low priority)
4. Ensure the species is adequately considered in parks and reserves management planning and implementation. (High priority)
5. Establish a data recording system for the species. (Low priority)
6. Identify important populations for detailed monitoring. (High priority)
7. Increase community awareness through encouraging and implementing habitat rehabilitation projects. (Medium priority)
8. Map habitat and populations, ensure that Atlas records are accurate. (High priority)
9. Model habitat to identify sites for further survey. (Medium priority)
10. Protect areas of known habitat from timber harvesting and other land clearing or disturbance. (Medium priority)
11. Regional fire plans, protected area Fire Plans and hazard reduction burn guidelines are include protection for the species and its habitat. (Medium priority)
12. Survey before road and track maintenance in the habitat of the species. (Medium priority)
13. Undertake research to investigate genetic variation within and between populations of Bosistoa selwynii and Bosistoa transversa. Identify critical factors relevant to the recovery of the species such as fire response. (Medium priority)
14. Until fire ecology is understood in detail, protect habitat from fire (Low priority)
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| Cadellia pentastylis | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Attempt to enter into Vacs with landholders where the species occurs on private property e.g. Turkey Ridge. (Low priority)
2. Control feral goats in areas of known and potential habitat. (Medium priority)
3. Ensure the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List is updated with the requirements of this species and that personnel undertaking burns are aware of its presence and fire sensitivity. (Medium priority)
4. Erect signage and fence off roadside remnants to protect from damage and disturbance from road works and traffic. (Medium priority)
5. Establish a comprehensive monitoring program to determine the success or otherwise of recovery actions and to guide future actions. (Medium priority)
6. Fence off areas of habitat to protect from stock and feral animal grazing. (Medium priority)
7. Identify at least 3 sites for implementation of recovery actions and monitoring. In particular, the Tenterfield Creek population needs to be investigated and its status assessed. (Medium priority)
8. Improve knowledge and understanding of the species' ecology by conducting research into population dynamics, genetic variation and establishment & recruitment of new individuals, focusing on whether inbreeding is adversely affecting populations. (Medium priority)
9. Liaise with landholders regarding the possible acquisition of Turkey Ridge for the conservation of the species. (Medium priority)
10. Provide advice and assistance for the removal of weed species within Ooline habitat such as Tiger Pear. (Low priority)
11. Re-initiate liaison with all landholders to discuss issues, management actions, fencing, etc. In particular, need to approach new landholders to encourage conservation of the species. (Medium priority)
12. Review / include operational guidelines for Mt Kaputar NP and Gamilaroi NR Reserve Fire Management Strategies to protect this species from fire. (Medium priority)
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| Callitris baileyi | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Callitris baileyi occurs on private land and should be considered during environmental planning for Tenterfield LGA. (High priority)
2. 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)
3. Determine current population size and demography. (Medium priority)
4. Determine fire ecology of Callitris baileyi. (Medium priority)
5. Encourage retention and conservation of known habitat. (High priority)
6. Exclude stock by fencing known population of Callitris baileyi. (High priority)
7. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Medium priority)
8. Liaise with the landowner (of part of the Callitris baileyi population) to achieve a suitable management regime. (High priority)
9. Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. (High priority)
10. Maintenance of populations of Callitris baileyi should be a priority in management planning for Koreelah NP. (High priority)
11. Monitor population, habitat condition and threats at the known site. (High priority)
12. Prepare and implement Recovery Plan. (Low priority)
13. Reserve Fire management Strategy to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
14. Several records in profile database and atlas are geographically inaccurate; ensure these are either altered or deleted. (High priority)
15. Survey areas of suitable habitat in adjacent areas for further populations of Callitris baileyi. (Low priority)
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| Capparis loranthifolia var. loranthifolia | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Identify 3 priority populations and protect from stock and feral animals. (High priority)
2. Investigate and eliminate if found competition from Cenchrus cilaris on Culgoa NP. (Medium priority)
3. Monitor protected populations to determine response. (High priority)
4. Reduce impact of total grazing pressure on populations in Culgoa NP by controlling goats using 12-month mustering permits, and fencing boundaries. (High priority)
5. Survey in order to determine extent of distribution and abundance in NSW. (High priority)
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| Cassia brewsteri var. marksiana | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Undertake weed control in habitat areas. (Medium priority)
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| Choricarpia subargentea | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Assess and manage weed threats to known populations. (Medium priority)
2. Assist interested landholders to exclude grazing stock from the population to facilitate natural regeneration. (High priority)
3. Develop and implement site management plans for known locations of Giant Ironwood. (Medium priority)
4. Encourage community awareness in the species to assist in detecting new locations and supporting habitat rehabilitation projects. (Medium priority)
5. Ensure Plans of Management, fire plans and hazard reduction guidelines include protocols to protect Giant Ironwood from fire. (Medium priority)
6. Ensure that managers are aware of populations and habitat and that PoMs and pest management plans take account of requirements for the recovery of Choricarpia subargentea. (High priority)
7. Establish a data recording system for the species. (Low priority)
8. Monitor the population, habitat and threats at known sites. (Medium priority)
9. Prevent habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation of rainforest. (Medium priority)
10. Reserve Fire management Strategy to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
11. Survey potential habitat for additional populations. (Low priority)
12. The two populations of Giant Ironwood in NSW (Mt Chincogan and Jiggi) should be high priority for VCA's or similar agreement provided landholders are interested. (High priority)
13. Undertake genetic research on populations to ascertain genetic variability within and between populations. (Low priority)
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| Cryptocarya foetida | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Assess weed threats to populations, manage as necessary. Implement Bitou bush control as described in the approved TAP. (Low priority)
2. Determine current population size and demography. (High priority)
3. Develop and implement site management plans for important Stinking Cryptocarya sites. (Medium priority)
4. Develop local government biodiversity conservation strategies. (High priority)
5. Encourage community awareness to assist in detecting new locations, and with habitat rehabilitation projects. (Medium priority)
6. Ensure regional fire plans, hazard reduction burn guidelines include protocols for protecting rainforest habitats. (High priority)
7. Ensure that land managers and other stakeholders are aware of populations and habitat, identify information and resource needs. (High priority)
8. 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 Stinking Cryptocarya. (Medium priority)
9. Establish a data recording system for the species. (Medium priority)
10. Exclude stock from rainforest. (High priority)
11. Include protection of population and its habitat in statutory planning in relevant shires. (High priority)
12. Monitor populations at key sites and address threats. (Medium priority)
13. Protect areas of rainforest habitat from clearing, degradation and fragmentation. (Medium priority)
14. Protect rainforest habitats from fire. (High priority)
15. Survey before road and track maintenance in the habitat of the species, protect road and trackside plants. (High priority)
16. Undertake habitat assessments at known sites and ascertain threats. (Medium priority)
17. Undertake research into the ecology of the species and identify critical factors limiting recovery of the species. (Medium priority)
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| Cupaniopsis serrata | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Protect rainforest habitat from clearing and fragmentation. (High priority)
2. Report any records of Smooth Tuckeroo to the DEC. (Medium priority)
3. Survey potential habitat for Smooth Tuckeroo. (Medium priority)
4. Undertake weed control programs in habitat and potential habitat in close proximity to species. (High priority)
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| Daphnandra sp. C 'Illawarra' | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. [Data recording and storage] Coordinate the prompt distribution of location records through the Atlas of NSW Wildlife. (High priority)
2. [Fire planning] Prepare a submission to have the species added to the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List. (High priority)
3. [Guidelines] Update the profile and EIA guidelines to incorporate information acquired during the implementation of this plan. (High priority)
4. [Statutory planning] Inform the DEC of decisions that may affect the species, in accordance with statutory requirements. (Medium priority)
5. [Threat management] Encourage and assist landholders in the implementation of threat abatement measures on freehold land, in accordance with the site management statements. (High priority)
6. [Threat management] Implement threat abatement measures on DEC managed land and land that is subject to a VCA, in accordance with the site management statements. (High priority)
7. [Threat management] Incorporate specific in-situ protection measures for the species into Plans of Management for community land. (High priority)
8. [Threat management] Prepare site management statements for priority sites that are located on freehold land. (High priority)
9. [Threat management] Prepare site management statements for sites that are located on land that is managed by the DEC, or on land that is subject to a VCA. (High priority)
10. Advise landholders of the opportunities and advantages of entering into conservation agreements and covenants. (High priority)
11. Assess developments and activities with reference to the recovery plan, EIA guidelines and any future advice from the DEC regarding the distribution, threats, biology and ecology of the species. (High priority)
12. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank . Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT - all known provenances. (Medium priority)
13. Coordinate investigations into essential aspects of the species' ecology and biology as identified in the recovery plan. (Medium priority)
14. Coordinate regular meetings of the Illawarra Regional Threatened Flora Recovery Team. (High priority)
15. Coordinate targeted surveys for the species. (High priority)
16. Ensure that when EPIs are prepared, or reviewed, they have reference to the recovery plan and any future advice from the DEC regarding the distribution and ecology of the species. (High priority)
17. Ensure that when LEPs and DCPs are prepared, or reviewed, they have reference to the recovery plan and any future advice from the DEC regarding the distribution and ecology of the species. (High priority)
18. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Medium priority)
19. Issue press releases that highlight key events in the implementation of the recovery program. (Medium priority)
20. Prepare and distribute an annual newsletter detailing the progress of the Illawarra Regional Threatened Flora Recovery Program. (Medium priority)
21. Raise awareness of, and encourage community involvement in, the recovery program. (Medium priority)
22. Reconsider the need for a declaration of critical habitat following the results of survey and ecological investigations. (Medium priority)
23. Undertake predictive modelling of potential habitat for the species. (High priority)
24. Undertake surveys to determine the status and extent of sites that are located on freehold land. (High priority)
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| Davidsonia jerseyana | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Collate and review results of all previous surveys, opportunistic records and monitoring programs in order to identify areas for future surveys. (High priority)
2. Collect and store representative genetic material from each sub population at an appropriate institution. (Medium priority)
3. Conduct research into key aspects of the biology, ecology and genetics of the to enhance future management e.g. pollination ecology, gene-flow between and within stands of Davidsons Plum and natural recruitment at each sub-population. (Medium priority)
4. Coordinate systematic surveys for new sub-populations of the Davidsons Plum once priority survey sites have been identified. (High priority)
5. Coordinate the establishment of a Davidson's Plum working group to ensure effective implementation of recovery actions. (Medium priority)
6. Coordinate the implementation of recovery actions and where feasible integrate actions for other threatened species, populations or ecological communities occurring in similar habitats. (Medium priority)
7. Develop and implement an education and awareness strategy to provide information on the species and its threats. (Medium priority)
8. Develop buffer zones widths to ensure prevention of movement of genetic material between naturally occurring sub populations of Davidsons Plum. (High priority)
9. Distribute survey and assessment guidelines to relevant councils and other landholders/managers to ensure potential impacts to species are assessed for potential developments. (High priority)
10. Encourage maintenance of an ex situ collection of each genetically distinct sub populations as a contingency strategy against catastrophic stochastic events. (Medium priority)
11. Ensure sustainable collection of wild fruit and propagation material by continuing to implement the current licensing program for collection control. (Medium priority)
12. In the event of a sub-population becoming threatened with extinction, undertake investigation for translocation. (Low priority)
13. Notify landholders and land managers about the presence of records of the species on their lands to ensure they are aware of opportunities for long term voluntary conservation measures and incentive programs to conserve the species. (High priority)
14. Support indigenous consultation to determine importance of the species to Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Elders and groups representing indigenous people. (Medium priority)
15. Support preparation of site management plans for each population of Davidsons Plum to address specific threats at each location. Plans too consider information on fire mgmt, erosion control and livestock control. (High priority)
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| Davidsonia johnsonii | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Complete recovery plan for this species in 2006. (High priority)
2. Coordinate implementation of recovery actions to ensure the management of species is conducted in an integrated manner. This will be facilitated through the formation of a Davidsonia working group that includes relevant stakeholders. (Medium priority)
3. Determine viability of enhancement and creation of sub-populations to enhance knowledge on the appropriateness of sub population enhancement and population expansion as a means of species conservation. (Medium priority)
4. Develop a monitoring program to determine the effectiveness of the recovery actions proposed for Davidsonia johnsonii. (High priority)
5. Develop and implement awareness strategy to provide information to stakeholders on the species, it's threats and mechanisms and incentives available to protect the species. (Medium priority)
6. Develop and maintain a record management system to facilitate coordination of the species management and make all relevant land managers aware of its existence. It will include a site index, census data, habitat information and recovery actions. (Medium priority)
7. Distribute survey and assessment guidelines and species profile to relevant councils and other landholders/managers to ensure potential impacts to species are assessed for potential developments. (High priority)
8. Ensure sustainable collection of wild fruit and propagation material by continuing to implement the current licensing program for collection control. (High priority)
9. Establish and maintain ex situ collection and genetic material storage to assist the long term survival of Davidsonia johnsonii in the event of catastrophic stochastic events. (High priority)
10. 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)
11. Inform land owners and managers of protection options for the species such as Vacs, JMAs, reservation, appropriate zoning under LEPs. (Medium priority)
12. Investigate cultural importance of Davidsonia johnsonii and its significance to Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Elders and other groups representing indigenous people. (Low priority)
13. Investigate need for translocation and develop and implement if necessary. (Medium priority)
14. Liaise with councils to ensure that roadsides are managed in a manner that doesn’t disturb the habitat or individuals of this species. (High priority)
15. Liaise with local government within the range of Davidsonia johnsonii to assist in the identification and mapping of this species along roadsides. This will contribute to the roadside mgmt of this species. (High priority)
16. Monitor key sites annually to investigate flower and fruit production, rate of sucker production and growth, age to reproductive maturity and impacts of disturbance. (High priority)
17. Notify landholder and managers of the presence and location of Davidsonia johnsonii on their land to prevent inadvertent damage of the species or its habitat. (High priority)
18. Prepare site management plans for all sites that occur on all national park estate. Provide assistance to other land managers to develop similar plans where the species on their estate. (High priority)
19. Research key aspects of the biology, ecology and genetics of the species that are relevant to the practical management of the species e.g. hybridisation, gene-flow within and between sites. (Medium priority)
20. Survey for new records of Davidsonia johnsonii in all areas of potential habitat to ensure that all extant individuals are identified and recorded. (High priority)
21. Verify existing records of Davidsonia johnsoii and complete an assessment of each site to guide future management. (High priority)
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| Diospyros mabacea | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. At all rehabilitation sites where sparse canopy cover or open ground exists, rainforest pioneers and secondary phase trees need to be established to provide protection for mature phase seedlings. (Low priority)
2. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT - multiple provenances. Specifically, collect seed at all known localities during January and February over 3 seasons (about 2000 seedlings are needed for enhancement plan (Medium priority)
3. Coordinate the implementation of recovery actions to ensure efficient and effective management of the species. This should be done in conjunction with the formation of a Red-fruited Ebony working group. (High priority)
4. Eight monitoring sites are identified in the recovery plan for the establishment of permanent quadrats to measure changes in Diospyros mabacea populations. Monitoring and reporting procedures are provided in the recovery plan. (High priority)
5. Identify priority areas for future survey in areas of potential habitat to clarify our understanding of Diospyros mabacea distribution. (High priority)
6. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). Undertake germination trials in conjunction with breeding systems research and population enhancement actions to examine growth response in various co (Medium priority)
7. Liaise with landholders in the localities of Limpinwood, Eungella and Tyalgum (if acquired as a nature reserve) to reduce disturbance by grazing stock using fencing. (Medium priority)
8. Liaise with private landholders to facilitate implementation of habitat management actions such as weeding and/or slashing of regrowth at localities of Limpinwood and Eungella. (Medium priority)
9. Liaosn is required with landholders at six localities identified in the recovery plan to formalise agreement for access to undertake proposed research and management activities. (Medium priority)
10. Negotiate with landholders to secure populations by reservation or VCA at 6 localities identified in the recovery plan. (High priority)
11. 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)
12. Promote understanding and awareness of the conservation issues facing Diospyros mabacea by undertaking a public education program and developing interpretative signs for the Eungella and Tyalgum sites. (Medium priority)
13. Research into breeding systems and reproductive strategies will be required to examine resource limitations that may affect reproductive success. (Medium priority)
14. Reserve Fire management Strategy to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (Medium priority)
15. Site assessment is required to enable the current condition of sites to be evaluated and management actions to be ascertained. The method for site assessment is provided in the recovery plan for this species. (Medium priority)
16. 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)
17. Undertake habitat rehabilitation in accordance with the current management plan for the population at Tyalgum showground which is a Crown Reserve. (Medium priority)
18. Undertake research into the genetics of the species to guide management on conservation priorities at different locations. Allozyme analysis is the proposed research method. (High priority)
19. Undertake survey in known areas of potential habitat such as identified in the recovery plan for Diospyros mabacea. (High priority)
20. Weed control is required at all 8 sites. Target weeds at each site are identified in the recovery plan. (High priority)
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| Diospyros major var. ebenus forma australiensis | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Collect baseline population and habitat data and monitor population and habitat. (Medium priority)
2. Consider ex situ conservation. (Low priority)
3. Consider reintroduction into suitable habitat. (Low priority)
4. Control weeds at known sites. (Medium priority)
5. Develop local government biodiversity conservation strategies. (High priority)
6. Develop site plans for known sites. (Medium priority)
7. Encourage community awareness to assist in detecting new locations, and with habitat rehabilitation projects. (Medium priority)
8. Ensure regional fire plans, hazard reduction burn guidelines include protocols for protecting rainforest habitats. (High priority)
9. Ensure that land managers and other stakeholders are aware of populations and habitat, identify information and resource needs. (High priority)
10. Ensure that managers are aware of populations and habitat and that PoMs, fire plans, pest management plans and statutory planning take account of requirements for the recovery of Diospyros major var. ebenus. (High priority)
11. Establish a data recording system for the species. (Medium priority)
12. Fence stock from rainforest areas. (High priority)
13. Identify and address threats to known populations. (High priority)
14. Identify potential habitat and survey for other populations in suitable habitat. (Medium priority)
15. Prepare environmental impact assessment guidelines. (Medium priority)
16. Prevent rainforest habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation. (High priority)
17. Research biology and fire ecology. (Medium priority)
18. Reserve Fire management Strategy to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
19. Undertake genetic research to establish genetic diversity within and between populations in NSW and Queensland. (Low priority)
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| Diploglottis campbellii | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Advise landowners and managers not to plant D. campbelli into wild sub-populations or within a buffer zone around sub-populations. Guidlelines will be prepared that advise on appropriate buffer zones. (High priority)
2. Conduct surveys in areas of potential habitat ie warm subtropical rainforests of the NSW-Qld border lowlands and adjacent low ranges. (High priority)
3. Coordinate implementation of recovery actions to ensure the management of the species is conducted in an integrated manner. This will be facilitated through the formation of a Small leaved Tamarind working group that includes relevant stakeholders. (Medium priority)
4. Determine the cultural importance of the species to indigenous people. (Low priority)
5. Develop a record management system to facilitate coordination of species management. This includes a site index, all available census data, habitat information, threat assessments and recovery actions. (Medium priority)
6. Develop a translocation plan when the threat of localised extinction is high. (Medium priority)
7. Develop and distribute survey and assessment guidelines and profile to relevant councils and other landholders/managers to ensure potential impacts to species are assessed for potential developments. (Medium priority)
8. Develop and implement a licensing program to control the collection of fruit and propagation material from naturally occurring D. campbelli. (Medium priority)
9. Develop and implement a monitoring program for key sites identified in the Tweed, Byron, Ballina and Lismore LGAs as identified in the recovery plan. Monitoring parameters are identified in the recovery plan. (Medium priority)
10. Develop and implement a targeted education and awareness program to improve knowledge on the species conservation, threatening processes, mechanisms and incentives available to ameliorate these threats. (Medium priority)
11. Ensure landholder and managers are notified of species locations in order to minimise inadvertant damage to the species. (High priority)
12. Ensure public authorities and relevant land managers are aware of the long term protection measures required to assist conservation eg appropriate zoning, VCAs, JMAs and acquisition of key sites. (High priority)
13. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - all known provenances (conservation collection). (Medium priority)
14. Identify sites for future enhancment and expansion once the results of research into the feasibility of expanding the population is known. (High priority)
15. Liaise with all Councils within the range of the species to assist in the identification and mapping of D. campbelli along roadsides which can often contain remnant populations. (High priority)
16. Undertake an assessment at each site to determine the need for detailed site-specific management planning and supply guidelines and assistance as required. Sites are identified in the recovery plan for D. campbelli. (High priority)
17. Undertake research into aspects of the biology, ecology and genetics e.g. identification of sub-populations, gene flow, natural recruitment, breeding systems and pollination ecology to improve management of the species. (Medium priority)
18. Undertake research to determine the suitability of enhancing and expanding the species current low population size. (Medium priority)
19. Undertake roadside management in a manner that does not damage habitat during maintenance or widening of roads. (High priority)
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| Eidothea hardeniana | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Assess the need for Critical Habitat Nightcap Oak to be declared under the TSC Act to see if it would have tangible benefits for the species. (Low priority)
2. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT - all known provenances (conservation collection). (High priority)
3. Develop a site access strategy which will detail conditions of access to Nightcap Oak sites and maintenance of confidentiality of locations. Access is to be limited to research and management. (High priority)
4. Develop and implement a population monitoring program to further understanding of population dynamics, seedling recruitment, seedling survivorship, flowering and fruiting, habitate attributes and other biophysical factors. (High priority)
5. Enhance understanding of the reproductive biology of the species, particularly given that pollination and self-compatibility are potentially limiting factors in the species' ability to reproduce. (Medium priority)
6. Exclusion of tourism from Nightcap Oak habitat, outside existing roads or tracks to reduce impact of physical damage or introduction of disease, pests or weeds to habitat or individual plants. (High priority)
7. Install Green Guide Post System to protect species from roadside slashing. (High priority)
8. Investigate the amount and distribution of genetic variation within the Nightcap Oak using microsattelite analysis to enhance our understanding of genetic diversity and creation of ex situ population. (Low priority)
9. Maintain current 'weed-free' status of the Nightcap Oak habitat. If weeds are identified, the area should be treated as a priority using appropriate techniques. (High priority)
10. Maintain living ex situ collection in appropriate locations (e.g. regional and national botanic gardens or universities). The collection should aim to sample the variation within the population by propagating plants from a range of parent trees. (High priority)
11. Prepare survey and Environmental Assessment Guidelines and distribute to relevant consent authorities. The guidelines must identify minimum survey effort to be undertaken when determining if Nightcap Oak is present in, or near the area. (High priority)
12. Reserve Fire management Strategy to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
13. Undertake opportunistic targeted surveys during other resource inventory work to augment original survey effort. This will assist in establishing whether any further populations of the Nightcap Oak exist. (Medium priority)
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| Elaeocarpus sp. 'Rocky Creek' | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. As part of monitoring program assess tree health on a regular basis at each site. (Medium priority)
2. Coordinate implementation of recovery actions for the species. (High priority)
3. Establish a pathogen working group to determine cause of tree death, particularly the role of fungal pathogens in Whian Whian State forest. (High priority)
4. Minimise site visitation and undertake suitable site hygiene precautions to ensure disturbance is minimised and pathogens are not introduced to the site. (High priority)
5. Monitor populations and effects of management at the seven sites identified in the approved recovery plan to detect any variations in population dynamics and the species response to a range of disturbance regimes. (Medium priority)
6. Monitor potential success of translocation programs through monitoring existing cuttings, particularly those planted at Mt Jerusalem National park. (Medium priority)
7. Monitor the effects of vine removal from E. sp. Rocky Creek trees in Mt Jerusalem NP and Snows Gully Nature Reserve. (Medium priority)
8. No new roads or infrastructure should be constructed within known E. sp. Rocky creek habitat and within potential habitat unless surveys identify the absence of the species from proposed sites. (High priority)
9. Propagate plants for translocation and or research if required. (Low priority)
10. Protect locations of Elaeocarpus sp. Rocky Creek through conservation measures e.g. Vacs, forestry prescriptions, reservation or environmental protection zones. Assess sites supporting reproductive populations for Critical Habitat nominations. (Medium priority)
11. Reserve Fire management Strategy to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. A fire free buffer of 250m should be maintained around all sites. (High priority)
12. Survey potential habitat and determine existing threats and the severity of threats. (Medium priority)
13. Undertake a demographic study of the populations affected by tree mortality in Whian Whian State forest and other populations at Mt Jerusalem National Park. (High priority)
14. Undertake audits of forestry operations with respect to E. sp. Rocky Creek to ensure they are undertaken in accordance with the Upper North East IFOA . (Medium priority)
15. Undertake research on recruitment to investigate the lack of reproductive success of some populations. (Medium priority)
16. Undertake site hygiene education for staff and consultants that may be required to visit the sites to raise awareness and minimise threats posed by pathogens. (High priority)
17. Vines will be removed from trees at Snow Gully Nature Reserve and Mt Jerusalem National Park. (Low priority)
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| Elaeocarpus williamsianus | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Coordinate a census of all known E. williamsianus populations to monitor population sizes, threats and response to disturbance. Any immediate restorative actions identified in the initial census will be discussed with the relevant land manager. (High priority)
2. Coordinate implementation of recovery actions for the species to ensure the management of species is conducted in an integrated manner. (High priority)
3. Enhance our understanding of key aspects of the biology and ecology of the species in priority areas identified in the recovery plan e.g. propagation techniques, habitat requirements, response to fire, pollination mechanisms, seed viability and dispersal. (High priority)
4. Implement an in situ reproduction trial to establish whether the remaining genetic diversity of E. williamsianus is sufficient for sexual reproduction to take place. (Medium priority)
5. Integrate weed control works required on DEC estate into regional works programs as appropriate. Seek funding to support weed control programs on private lands. (Medium priority)
6. 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)
7. Investigate the need to declare Critical Habitat once there is a better understanding of the distribution and status of E. williamsianus. (Low priority)
8. Liaise with private land holders to convey the conservation significance of populations of E. williamsianus on or adjacent to their property. Local councils are to be informed of any management agreements. (Medium priority)
9. Prepare and distribute survey and environment assessment guidelines and a species profile to relevant consent authorities and land managers to ensure potential impacts to the species from proposed developments are adequately undertaken. (Medium priority)
10. Prepare proposal, collect stock and implement an ex situ conservation with an aim of sampling the genetic variation within the species. (Medium priority)
11. Reserve Fire management Strategy to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
12. Undertake a targeted survey to establish the full distribution of the species and the condition of each population to enable protection of all sites. Potential habitat exists throughout the meta-sediments on the NE side of the Tweed shield volcano. (High priority)
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| Endiandra floydii | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Advise councils and Roads and Traffic Authority on measures to protect roadside populations from the impacts of disturbance from roadworks, herbicide and slashing. (High priority)
2. Assess the need for collection of representative genetic material from populations of the Crystal Creek Walnut to aid conservation of the species in the event of a catastrophic stochastic event. (Medium priority)
3. Collate information on the origin and reproductive status of the species in public collections to ascertain whether these plantings are a source for population enhancement or reintroduction programs. (Medium priority)
4. Coordinate implementation of recovery actions to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to management. (Medium priority)
5. Develop and distribute survey and assessment guidelines to ensure adequate consideration of impacts. Content of the guidelines is identified in the recovery plan for the species. (High priority)
6. Develop record-keeping system of all known populations to facilitate coordination of management and identification of knowledge gaps. (Medium priority)
7. Enhance recovery implementation by integrating implementation of actions for this species with other recovery actions and plans for other similar species. (Medium priority)
8. Ensure this species requirements for fire management are incorporated into the Rural Fire Services Code for Hazard Reduction schedules on threatened species. (High priority)
9. Incorporate all current and new records into the NSW DEC Atlas of Wildlife. (Medium priority)
10. Initiate a program of systematic census data collection and observations of flowering and fruiting patterns at representative sites (e.g. all sites in National Park and Nature Reserves). (Medium priority)
11. Maintain buffer zones to prevent the possible adverse effects of the movement of genetic material between cultivated Crystal creek Walnuts and naturally occurring populations. (High priority)
12. Notify relevant landowners and managers of locations of the species on their lands and liaise with these landholders to facilitate long term protection of each site. (High priority)
13. Place physical barriers at or near the Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve boundary to minimise disturbance from adjacent developments. (High priority)
14. Prepare site specific management plans to ensure that threats at each site are appropriately prioritised and managed. (High priority)
15. Raise community awareness of the recovery requirements for this species by distributing education material to relevant stakeholders such as Landcare groups. (High priority)
16. Review existing knowledge of known populations, identify information gaps, prioritise and arrange site surveys where necessary. (High priority)
17. Undertake research into genetics and the reproductive biology of the Crystal Creek Walnut e.g. fertility, pollination and dispersal vectors, germination rates and environmental constraints to germination and seedling recruitment to inform management. (Medium priority)
18. Weeds such as Ground Asparagus at Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve, Lantana at Mooball NP and Camphor laurel and Privet at other locations such as Pimpama and Mullumbimby require control. (High priority)
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| Endiandra hayesii | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Advise landowners and managers not to plant species unless as part of recovery program to ensure genetic diversity of local populations is not compromised. (Medium priority)
2. Assess need for site specific management planning and guidelines to manage specific local threats, fire mgmt, erosion control, livestock damage and habitat expansion or rehabilitation. Supply guidelines and assistance as required. (Medium priority)
3. Assess the need for horticultural trials to augment existing public collection plantings to ensure that in the event of a catastrophic event genetic material in ex situ plants is available. (Medium priority)
4. Collect and store genetic material from populations as a security against the destruction of populations through development or catastrophic stochastic events. (Low priority)
5. Control weeds that pose a serious threat to the species eg Lantana at Mooball Nature Reserve, Camphor Laurel at Cedar Creek, Mount Warning and other locations detected following surveys. (Low priority)
6. Coordinate implementation of MS recovery plan for Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata and E. hayesii to ensure the management of species and other similar species is conducted in an integrated manner. (Medium priority)
7. Develop a record keeping system on all known populations of E. hayesii to facilitate coordination of recovery actions. (Medium priority)
8. Develop and distribute survey and assessment guidelines and species profile to relevant consent authorities and other stakeholders to ensure adequate assessment of potential impacts to the species and understanding of conservation needs of the species. (High priority)
9. Ensure protection of roadside populations from roadworks, slashing and herbicide. Identify roadside populations, assess the need for physical protection, provide advice to ensure pruning and earthworkworks are conducted safely. (Low priority)
10. Initiate a program of repeated census data collection and flowering and fruiting records from representative sites. Consideration will be given to representation of National Parks and World Heritage Areas in the sites selected for study. (Medium priority)
11. Initiate research to establish the taxonomic status of Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata and E. hayesii and other closely related taxa and develop methods of separation suitable for field and herbarium use. (High priority)
12. Licences to collect propagation material from this species cannot be granted unless it is part of the recovery program to ensure genetic diversity of local populations is not compromised. (Medium priority)
13. Notify landowners and managers of species presence on their land to ensure they have access to information relevant to the conservation of the taxa and to minimise possible impacts to the species. (High priority)
14. Provide information on species to Bushfire Committees and fire planners and ensure that fire management requirements are include in the threatened species schedules of the Bush Fire Hazard Reduction Code. (Low priority)
15. Review need for critical habitat nomination for this species. (Low priority)
16. Revise accounts of basic taxon background, including distribution, abundance, reservation status, threats and adapt and repriotise actions as appropriate. (Medium priority)
17. Survey known sites to confirm identification of the closely realted Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata and E. hayesii where the identity of the two species remains unknown. (Low priority)
18. Undertake research into reproductive biology and genetics to enhance knowledge of fertility, pollination and dispersal vectors, germination rates and environmental constraints to germination and seedling recruitment and persistence. (Low priority)
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| Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Advise landowners and managers not to plant species unless as part of recovery program to ensure genetic diversity of local populations is not compromised. (Low priority)
2. Assess need for site specific management planning and guidelines to manage specific local threats, fire management, erosion control, livestock damage and habitat expansion or rehabilitation. Supply guidelines and assistance as required. (Low priority)
3. Assess the need for horticultural trials to augment existing public collection plantings to ensure that in the event of a catastrophic event genetic material in ex situ plants is available. (Medium priority)
4. Collect and store genetic material from populations as a security against the destruction of populations through development or catastrophic stochastic events. (Low priority)
5. Control weeds that pose a serious threat to the species eg Lantana at Mooball Nature Reserve, Camphor Laurel at Cedar Creek, Mount Warning and other locations detected following surveys. (Low priority)
6. Coordinate implementation of MS recovery plan for Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata and E. hayesii to ensure the management of species and other similar species is conducted in an integrated manner. (Medium priority)
7. Develop a record keeping system on all known populations of Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata to faciliate coordination of recovery actions. (Low priority)
8. Develop and distribute survey and assessment guidelines and species profile to relevant consent authorities and other stakeholders to ensure adequate assessment of potential impacts to the species and understanding of conservation needs of the species. (High priority)
9. Ensure protection of roadside populations from roadworks, slashing and herbicide. Identify roadside populations, assess the need for physical protection, provide advice to ensure pruning and earthworkworks are conducted safely. (Low priority)
10. Initiate a program of repeated census data collection and flowering and fruiting records from representative sites. Consideration will be given to representation of National Parks and World Heritage Areas in the sites selected for study. (Low priority)
11. Initiate research to establish the taxonomic status of Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata and E. hayesii and other closely related taxa and develop methods of separation suitable for field and herbarium use. (High priority)
12. Licences to collect propagation material from this species cannot be granted unless it is part of the recovery program to ensure genetic diversity of local populations is not compromised. (Medium priority)
13. Notify landowners and managers of species presence on their land to ensure they have access to information relevant to the conservation of the taxa and to minimse possible impacts to the species. (Low priority)
14. Provide information on species to Bushfire Committees and fire planners and ensure that fire management requirements are include in the threatened species schedules of the Bush Fire Hazard Reduction Code. (Low priority)
15. Review need for critical habitat nomination for this species. (Low priority)
16. Revise accounts of basic taxon background, including distribution, abundance, reservation status, threats and adapt and reprioritise actions as appropriate. (Medium priority)
17. Survey known sites to confirm identification of the closely realted Endiandra muelleri subsp. bracteata and E. hayesii where the identity of the two speceis remains unknown. (Low priority)
18. Undertake research into reproductive biology and genetics to enhance knowledge of fertility, pollination and dispersal vectors, germination rates and environmental constraints to germination and seedling recruitment and persistence. (Low priority)
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| Eucalyptus alligatrix subsp. miscella | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Clarify taxonomy in collaboration with BGT. (Medium priority)
2. Consider upgrading to endangered. (Medium priority)
3. Fence off habitat to preclude stock. (High priority)
4. Identify location, tenure and threats at extant sites. (High priority)
5. Implement an annual monitoring program at priority sites. (Medium priority)
6. Investigate threats to population and develop and implement site management plan to address identified threats. (High priority)
7. Liaise with landholders to encourage conservation measures or enter VCA. (High priority)
8. Liaise with landholders/stakeholders and facilitate the implementation of site management specific monitoring and threat abatement measures, including weed removal and fencing. (High priority)
9. Prepare EIA guidelines and distribute to relevant Councils and government agencies etc. (Medium priority)
10. Protect known habitat from clearing, fragmentation and disturbance. (High priority)
11. 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). (Medium priority)
12. Survey potential habitat to determine distribution and true status. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus approximans | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. 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. (Medium priority)
2. Consider known populations and potential habitat of Eucalyptus approximans on private during environmental planning as well as during biodiversity certification of environmental planning instruments for Bellingen LGA. (High priority)
3. Consider location of population of Eucalyptus approximans during park planning. (High priority)
4. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. . (Medium priority)
5. Include or review the hazard reduction conditions on the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List. (High priority)
6. Map extent of known populations. (Low priority)
7. Monitor population size, habitat condition and threats at known sites with large populations. (High priority)
8. Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines. (Low priority)
9. Prevent any loss of known or potential habitat (high elevation shrubland) for Eucalyptus approximans on private property near known population. (High priority)
10. Provide information on Eucalyptus approximans to landowners adjacent to areas of known occurrence. (Medium priority)
11. Reserve Fire management Strategy include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
12. Validate old database records and amend those that are spatially incorrect or refer to E. codonocarpa. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus aquatica | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Clarify taxonomy as this species is regarded by some as a subspecies of Eucalyptus camphora. (Medium priority)
2. Establish seed bank to act as a reserve in case too frequent fires result in extinction. (High priority)
3. Fire management plans to include operational guidelines that ensure a minimum fire interval of 15-20 years in known habitat. (Medium priority)
4. Identify and survey potential habitat to establish distribution. (Medium priority)
5. Identify threats at known sites and prepare and implement site management plans that address threats. (High priority)
6. Include or review the hazard reduction conditions on the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List. Ensure a minimum fire interval of 15-20 years. (Medium priority)
7. Protect known habitat in local government planning and PVP process. Attach requirement for covenant and to prepare PoM as a consent condition to reduce impacts from development. (High priority)
8. Protect this species from disturbance and reduce fuel loads around trees. (High priority)
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| Eucalyptus benthamii | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Complete priority State/National recovery plan in accordance with contractual obligations between DEC and DEH by June 2008. (Medium priority)
2. Disseminate to affected councils a description of known sites. (Medium priority)
3. Evaluate genetic differences between key E. benthamii provenances. (Low priority)
4. Include provisions in relevant fire management plans eg removal of debris build-up at tree bases to prevent high intensity fire. (Medium priority)
5. Install interpretive material at E. benthamii plantation at Penrith Lakes Regatta Centre describing significance of, and recovery program for, E. benthamii. (Medium priority)
6. Investigate genetic implications of re-establishment of vegetated links between sites along Nepean River. (Low priority)
7. Liaise with relevant Local Aboriginal Land Councils regarding significance of E. benthamii to Aboriginal community and need for any specific actions in regard to this significance. (Low priority)
8. Liaise with seed/seedling suppliers, relevant landowners, landcare and rivercare groups, CSIRO and ATSC to implement actions to reduce the risk of hybridisation and re-establish genetic links between sites along the Nepean River. (Low priority)
9. Maintain genome conservation stand with aim of producing seed or seedlings for reintroduction purposes. (Medium priority)
10. Prepare a community awareness and involvement strategy that identifies opportunities to create partnerships between all levels of government, industry and the community. (Low priority)
11. Prepare and disseminate species profile and EIA guidelines. (Medium priority)
12. Prepare and implement provisions in habitat management plans to control weeds. (Medium priority)
13. Protect trees and habitat in local government planning and development control. (Medium priority)
14. Protect trees on private land through liaison with landholders and through PVP process. (Medium priority)
15. Research and replicate germination opportunities formerly provided by floods. (Medium priority)
16. Survey potential habitat for presence in western Sydney and in between the Nattai and other populations. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus boliviana | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank (BRG). Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity. (High priority)
2. Conduct strategic hazard reduction burns adjacent to reserve to reduce likelihood of fire entering reserve in Bolivia Hill Nature Reserve. (High priority)
3. Control feral goats and pigs in order to allow seedling recruitment. (Medium priority)
4. Determine the species ecology, including response to disturbance, and apply to management guidelines. (Medium priority)
5. Develop a multi-species recovery strategy for the threatened flora in the Bolivia Hill area. (High priority)
6. Develop and implement guidelines for Plans of Management and Fire Management Plans, including Reserve Fire Management Strategy. (High priority)
7. Establish an ex situ collection of the species at appropriate botanic gardens if NSW Seedbank inappropriate. Maintain records for any future role of the collection in in situ conservation. (Low priority)
8. Establish monitoring sites to determine population viability, habitat condition, management response and threats. (Medium priority)
9. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Medium priority)
10. Notify appropriate agencies of roadside, rail and powerline easement locations for protection during roadside and easement maintenance activities. (Medium priority)
11. Undertake further surveys in suitable habitat. (Low priority)
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| Eucalyptus caleyi subsp. ovendenii | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Control feral animals in the range of the species. (Medium priority)
2. Research the ecological fire requirements of this species; use this information to develop ecological burning regimes and protective fire management strategies. . (Medium priority)
3. Target priority weeds for control. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus camphora subsp. relicta | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (High priority)
2. Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. (High priority)
3. Maintain an ex situ collection of the species at appropriate botanic gardens. Maintain records for any future role of the collection in in situ conservation. (Medium priority)
4. Maintain hydrological processes at the known sites for the species. (High priority)
5. Provide for appropriate management in DEC Plans of Management and Fire Management Plans. (High priority)
6. 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)
7. Undertake feral pig control at known locations of the species. (High priority)
8. Undertake monitoring of the species, particularly following fire. (Medium priority)
9. Undertake research into the fire ecology for the species. Results should be used to assist with management. (High priority)
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| Eucalyptus cannonii | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Develop EIA guidance for consent and determining authorities with regard to development and other activities. (High priority)
2. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (High priority)
3. Encourage livestock management so as to maintain or improve habitat for this species. (Medium priority)
4. Ensure awareness of species location and identification for all personnel undertaking maintenance of road verges, trails, powerlines and water fixtures. (High priority)
5. Ensure the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List is updated with the requirements of this species and that personnel undertaking burns are aware of its presence and fire sensitivity. (Medium priority)
6. Identify location, tenure and threats at extant sites. (High priority)
7. Opportunistically monitor populations after wildfire to determine fire ecology. (Medium priority)
8. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and Clandulla and Ben Bullen State Forests and seek inclusion of fire frequency of >5 years on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (Medium priority)
9. Revegetate targeted areas with locally-collected seed. (Medium priority)
10. Review / include operational guidelines for Winburndale NR, Garden of Stone NP, Avisford NR and Wollemi NP Reserve Fire Management Strategies to ensure this species is protected from fire, with a fire frequency of >5 years. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus canobolensis | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct weed control (primarily blackberry and Pinus). (High priority)
2. Ensure awareness of species location and identification for all personnel undertaking maintenance of road verges, trails, powerlines, water fixtures and weed spraying. (Medium priority)
3. Ensure the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List is updated with the requirements of this species (reduced frequency and mosaic pattern) and that personnel undertaking burns are aware of its presence and fire sensitivity. (High priority)
4. Negotiate with Forests NSW to create a buffer around the reserve to reduce harvesting impacts. (Medium priority)
5. Reserve Fire Management Strategy for Mt Canobolas SCA to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire, with a fire frequency of >5 years. (High priority)
6. Restrict vehicular and pedestrian access to sites. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus copulans | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. [Catchment management planning] Prepare and implement catchments-wide sediment, pollution and weed control plans to reduce sources and transport of weeds and improve water quality and maintain habitat. (Low priority)
2. [Threat management] Include and implement provisions in Plan of Management for the reserve containing the tree (EC2) that restrict access, reduce fuel loads around the tree and promote bush regeneration activities to minimise weeds. (High priority)
3. [Threat management] Manage the habitat at the site EC1 so it is not impacted by maintenance and weed control activities, to restrict access and encourage bush regeneration activities. (Medium priority)
4. Commence a propagation program that aims to provide a representative stock for reintroduction purposes. (Medium priority)
5. Consider nomination of critical habitat for the species if warranted after taxonomic research. (Low priority)
6. Disseminate to affected councils a description of known sites if any new sites are discovered. (Medium priority)
7. Encourage the involvement of local community groups in community-based searches for additional specimens of E. copulans. (Low priority)
8. Ensure thorough surveys for this tree are conducted in potential habitat where developments or activities are planned and that appropriate protection measures are applied if the species is present. (Medium priority)
9. Facilitate the involvement of the local community in implementation of the conservation plan for the remaining tree. (Low priority)
10. Identify and survey potential habitat to determine the existence of any other trees and to establish distribution. (Medium priority)
11. Identify publicly held land suitable for reintroduction and undertake landscaping and bush regeneration activities to prepare the land for reintroduction. (Medium priority)
12. Include or review the hazard reduction conditions on the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List. (Medium priority)
13. Liaise with landowners of other identified land suitable for reintroduction to encourage reintroduction and the actions necessary to prepare the land for reintroduction. (Medium priority)
14. Liaise with relevant Local Aboriginal Land Councils regarding significance of E. benthamii to Aboriginal community and need for any specific actions in regard to this significance. (Low priority)
15. Maintain and augment the ex-situ collection in a manner that maximises the security of the genome. (High priority)
16. Maintain ongoing coordination of the Blue Mountains multispecies recovery team. (Medium priority)
17. Prepare a community awareness and involvement strategy that identifies opportunities to create partnerships between all levels of government, industry and the community. (Low priority)
18. Prepare and disseminate species profile and EIA guidelines to guide investigators, consent and determining authorities. (Medium priority)
19. Prepare and implement a conservation plan for remaining tree if warranted after taxonomic research has been completed. (High priority)
20. Review taxonomy of remaining individual to verify if it is E. copulans. (High priority)
21. Secure crown land identified for reintroduction purposes as a reserve for conservation purposes. (Low priority)
22. Undertake research to determine minimum fire frequency. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus corticosa | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Assess threats at known sites and prepare and implement site management plans to ameliorate threats. (Medium priority)
2. Consider upgrading status to endangered. (Medium priority)
3. Develop and implement a management prescription for this species in State Forests where it occurs. (High priority)
4. Identify location, tenure and threats at extant sites. (High priority)
5. Implement an annual monitoring program at priority sites. (Medium priority)
6. Liaise with leaseholders and Department of Lands proteciton and conservation of leasehold sites. (High priority)
7. Liaise with relevant landholders about status of this species, how to protect it and encourage VCAs etc where relevant. (Medium priority)
8. Prepare EIA guidelines and disseminate to relevant government agencies/authorities etc. (Medium priority)
9. Survey sites in database and potential habitat to verify distribution and to check whether it does occur on DEC estate. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus dissita | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Identify trackside populations and protect them during track-works. (High priority)
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| Eucalyptus fracta | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. [guidelines] Prepare profile and EIA guidelines. (Medium priority)
2. Develop a targeted pre-logging survey protocol and management prescription for this species in Pokolbin State Forest. (High priority)
3. Identify, map and survey potential habitat. (Medium priority)
4. Liaise with landholders to facilitate the implementation of site specific threat abatement measures. (Medium priority)
5. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (Medium priority)
6. Survey recorded sites to document threats and determine appropriate recovery strategies. (Medium priority)
7. Undertake management focused research. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus glaucina | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Assess implementation and effectiveness of forestry management prescriptions, and, if needed, develop or refine threatened species prescriptions. (Medium priority)
2. Avoid frequent fire that may suppress regeneration. (High priority)
3. Consider known populations of Eucalyptus glaucina on private land during environmental planning as well as during biodiversity certification of environmental planning instruments for LGAs. (Medium priority)
4. Consider VCA or similar agreement for populations on private land. (Medium priority)
5. Control removal of Eucalyptus glaucina for fire wood or fencing material. (High priority)
6. Determine current population size and demography. (Low priority)
7. Liaise with landowners over management of populations of Eucalyptus glaucina. (High priority)
8. Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. (Medium priority)
9. Map extent of known populations. (Low priority)
10. Modify grazing in known stands of Eucalyptus glaucina to enhance regeneration, fencing areas if required. (High priority)
11. Monitor population size, habitat condition and threats at known sites with large populations. (Medium priority)
12. Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines. (Low priority)
13. Prevent further loss or fragmentation of known habitat for Eucalyptus glaucina. (High priority)
14. Protect known populations and areas of potential habitat from clearing and development. (High priority)
15. Provide information to the public on Eucalyptus glaucina, particularly landowners adjacent to areas of known occurrence. (Medium priority)
16. Validate old database records and amend those that are spatially incorrect. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus kartzoffiana | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Develop management agreements and provide incentive funding for key populations on private land. (Medium priority)
2. Improve landholder awareness and protection of species through education and involvement in recovery process. (Medium priority)
3. Map full extent of species on private land. (Medium priority)
4. Prepare a management plan for roadside populations on Braidwood - Araluen Road. (Medium priority)
5. Prepare and distribute EIA guidelines to inform consent and determining authorities of the potential impacts to this species from development. (Medium priority)
6. Provide assistance for fencing of populations where recruitment is threatened by grazing. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus leucoxylon subsp. pruinosa | Plant > Trees | 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. |
| Eucalyptus macarthurii | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Assess threats at known sites. (High priority)
2. Conduct an ongoing trapping program to remove feral horses and goats on Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. (High priority)
3. Conduct research to investigate fire ecology and determine optimal fire regimes. (Medium priority)
4. Consider localities of populations of Eucalyptus magnificata during reserve management planning. (Medium priority)
5. Consider VCA or similar agreement for populations on private land. (Medium priority)
6. Determine current population size and demography. (Low priority)
7. Determine the threat from, and causes of, dieback and develop a management plan for reducing its impact. (High priority)
8. Expand and reconnect isolated areas of habitat. (Low priority)
9. Identify and prioritise populations on private land suitable for incentive funding. (Medium priority)
10. Identify roadside populations of Eucalyptus magnificata to prevent loss during roadwork's. (High priority)
11. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Medium priority)
12. Liaise with landowners and Landcare groups over management of populations of Eucalyptus magnificata. (Medium priority)
13. Liaise with Rural Lands Protection boards over management of TSRs. (High priority)
14. Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. (Medium priority)
15. Map extent of known populations. (Medium priority)
16. Model potential habitat for Eucalyptus magnificata. (Low priority)
17. Modify grazing in known stands of Eucalyptus magnificata to enhance regeneration, fencing areas if required. (High priority)
18. Monitor population size, habitat condition and threats at known sites. (High priority)
19. Prevent further loss or fragmentation of known habitat for Eucalyptus magnificata. (High priority)
20. Protect known populations from timber and firewood collection. (Medium priority)
21. Provide information to the public on Eucalyptus magnificata, particularly landowners adjacent to areas of known occurrence. (Medium priority)
22. Survey areas of potential (grassy open forest and woodland) habitat for further populations of Eucalyptus magnificata. (Medium priority)
23. Validate old database records and amend those that are spatially incorrect. (High priority)
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| Eucalyptus magnificata | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Identify threats and determine recovery strategies. (High priority)
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| Eucalyptus mckieana | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Control collection of firewood and retain all standing and fallen dead timber in stands containing the species. (High priority)
2. Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. (High priority)
3. Develop sustainable management guidelines and technical material to assist landowners. This will include measures to address stock management, ecological fire management and property maintenance activities. (High priority)
4. Exclude stock from remnants containing the species to allow natural regeneration. (High priority)
5. Investigate the cultural significance of the species to local Aboriginal communities and opportunities for the community to be involved in management of the species. (Medium priority)
6. Liaise with landowners and promote community programs that assist with the conservation of the species. (Medium priority)
7. Maintain regular correspondence between the DEC and FNSW to ensure the species is protected where it occurs in FNSW estate. (High priority)
8. Notify appropriate agencies of roadside and utility easement locations for protection during roadside and easement construction and maintenance activities. (High priority)
9. Prepare identification and impact assessment guidelines and distribute to consent authorities. (High priority)
10. Provide for appropriate management in DEC Plans of Management and Fire Management Plans. (High priority)
11. Restore and rehabilitate remnants and linkages in the landscape. Link this to other revegetation programs as well as recovery plans for threatened species and ecological communities. (Medium priority)
12. Undertake rabbit control in remnants to allow regeneration. (Medium priority)
13. Undertake weed control where required. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus nicholii | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Conduct ongoing trapping program to remove feral horses Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. (Low priority)
2. Conduct research to investigate fire ecology and determine optimal fire regimes. (Low priority)
3. Control firewood collection in known Eucalyptus nicholii habitat. (Medium priority)
4. Determine current population size and demography. (Medium priority)
5. Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. (High priority)
6. Develop and distribute educational information to nurseries and relevant organisations to increase awareness about only propagating from legally collected seed. (High priority)
7. Develop Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines. (Low priority)
8. Identify and prioritise populations on private land for incentive funding. (Medium priority)
9. Identify roadside populations and protect during roadwork's. (High priority)
10. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Low priority)
11. Liaise with private landowners over management of stands of Eucalyptus nicholii. (High priority)
12. Liaise with Rural Lands Protection boards over management of TSRs. (High priority)
13. Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. (Low priority)
14. Manage grazing to enhance regeneration in known habitat. (High priority)
15. Map extent of known populations. (Low priority)
16. Monitor collection of Eucalyptus nicholii seed from wild populations to ensure legal and sustainable collection is being undertaken. (Medium priority)
17. Monitor population size, habitat condition and threats at known sites with large populations. (High priority)
18. Ongoing goat (ground shooting) and rabbit (ripping/fumigation) control programs on Booroolong Nature Reserve. (Medium priority)
19. Prepare site management plans for known sites with large populations of Eucalyptus nicholii. (Medium priority)
20. Prevent further loss and fragmentation of known habitat of Eucalyptus nicholii. (High priority)
21. Survey areas of potential (dry grassy woodland) habitat for further populations of Eucalyptus nicholii. (Low priority)
22. Validate old database records and amend those that are spatially incorrect. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus oresbia | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Assess implementation and effectiveness of forestry management prescriptions, and, if needed, develop or refine threatened species prescriptions. (Medium priority)
2. Assess threats at known sites. (High priority)
3. Conduct research to investigate fire ecology and determine optimal fire regimes. (Low priority)
4. Consider population near Wallabadah Rocks for incentive funding. (Medium priority)
5. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Medium priority)
6. Control recreation activities in the Hanging Rock area to prevent impact on Eucalyptus oresbia. (High priority)
7. Control weeds in populations shown to be affected by weed burden. (High priority)
8. Determine current population size and demography. (Low priority)
9. Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. (High priority)
10. Identify roadside populations of Eucalyptus oresbia and protect during roadwork's. (High priority)
11. Include or review the hazard reduction conditions on the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List. (High priority)
12. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Medium priority)
13. Liaise with landowners and Landcare groups over management of populations of Eucalyptus oresbia. (High priority)
14. Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. (Medium priority)
15. Map extent of known populations. (Low priority)
16. Model habitat at known localities to assist targeting of further survey effort. (Low priority)
17. Modify grazing in known stands of Eucalyptus oresbia to protect regrowth trees and enhance regeneration. (Medium priority)
18. Monitor population size, habitat condition and threats at known sites. (High priority)
19. Prevent further loss and fragmentation of known habitat for Eucalyptus oresbia. (Medium priority)
20. Prioritise incorporation of Crown land at Hanging Rock (Nundle) site into reserve system. . (Medium priority)
21. Provide information to the public on Eucalyptus oresbia, particularly landowners adjacent to areas of known occurrence. (Medium priority)
22. Regenerate and protect disturbed areas of habitat, expanding and reconnecting isolated areas of habitat. (Medium priority)
23. Survey areas of potential habitat for further populations of Eucalyptus oresbia. (Low priority)
24. Validate old database records and amend those that are spatially incorrect. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus pachycalyx subsp. banyabba | Plant > Trees | 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. |
| Eucalyptus parramattensis subsp. decadens | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Assist private landowners to implement key threat abatement actions in site-specific management plans. (Medium priority)
2. Conduct management-related ecological research, particularly into fire response. (Medium priority)
3. Incorporate a suitable fire regime for the species into plans of management for sites on public and private land. (High priority)
4. Prepare and implement site-specific management plans for sites that are located on public land. (Medium priority)
5. Prepare species profile and EIA guidelines. (High priority)
6. Provide information to consent and determining authorities about specific ameliorative measures that can be applied to reduce off-site impacts from development. (Medium priority)
7. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. (High priority)
8. Survey recorded sites to document threats and determine appropriate recovery strategies. (High priority)
9. Undertake genetic research to assess diversity within and between populations and to determine the risk of in-breeding depression in small isolated populations. (Low priority)
10. Undertake population viability analysis particularly for those small populations with a high risk of local extinction. (Medium priority)
11. Undertake weed control at priority sites infested with Bitou Bush and Lantana. (Medium priority)
12. Undertake works to maintain or improve habitat connectivity within and between populations. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus robertsonii subsp. hemisphaerica | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Develop EIA guidance for consent and determining authorities with regard to development and other activities. (High priority)
2. Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
3. Encourage livestock management so as to maintain or improve habitat for this species. (Medium priority)
4. Encourage rehabilitation of targeted areas with locally-collected seed. (Medium priority)
5. Ensure awareness of species location and identification for all personnel undertaking maintenance of road verges, trails, powerlines and water fixtures. (High priority)
6. Ensure the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List is updated with the requirements of this species and that personnel undertaking burns are aware of its presence and fire sensitivity. (Medium priority)
7. Identify location, tenure and threats at extant sites. (High priority)
8. Implement an annual monitoring program at priority sites. (Medium priority)
9. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Medium priority)
10. Opportunistically monitor populations after wildfire to determine fire ecology. (Medium priority)
11. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek a fire frequency of >5 years on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (Medium priority)
12. Survey for unknown populations. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus rubida subsp. barbigerorum | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Assess threats at known sites. (High priority)
2. Conduct research to investigate fire ecology and determine optimal fire regimes. (Low priority)
3. Consider populations of Eucalyptus rubida ssp barbigerorum during reserve management planning. (High priority)
4. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Medium priority)
5. Determine current population size and demography. (Medium priority)
6. Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. (High priority)
7. Ensure awareness of species location and identification for all personnel undertaking maintenance of road verges, trails, powerlines, water fixtures, weed spraying and fire management. (High priority)
8. Identify areas of known habitat for Eucalyptus rubida ssp barbigerorum suitable for incentive funding. (High priority)
9. Identify roadside and easement populations of Eucalyptus rubida ssp barbigerorum and protect during roadwork's. (High priority)
10. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Low priority)
11. Liaise with landowners and Landcare groups over management of populations of Eucalyptus rubida ssp barbigerorum. (Medium priority)
12. Liaise with Rural Lands Protection boards over management of TSRs. (Medium priority)
13. Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. (Low priority)
14. Map extent of known populations. (Low priority)
15. Model habitat at known localities to assist targeting of further survey effort. (Low priority)
16. Modify grazing in known stands of Eucalyptus rubida ssp barbigerorum to enhance regeneration. (High priority)
17. Monitor population size, habitat condition and threats at known sites. (High priority)
18. Prevent further loss and fragmentation of known habitat for Eucalyptus rubida ssp barbigerorum and carry out rehabilitation of habitat at known sites. (Medium priority)
19. Protect stands of Eucalyptus rubida ssp barbigerorum from firewood collection. (Medium priority)
20. Provide information to the public on Eucalyptus rubida ssp barbigerorum, particularly landowners adjacent to areas of known occurrence. (Medium priority)
21. Survey areas of potential habitat for further populations of Eucalyptus rubida ssp barbigerorum. (Low priority)
22. Validate old database records and amend those that are spatially incorrect. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus saxicola | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Encourage resolution of the species taxonomy (c.f. Apple Box, E. bridgesiana) and review existing studies and the potential for study in this regard. (High priority)
2. Ensure awareness of species location and identification for all personnel undertaking maintenance of road verges, trails, powerlines, water fixtures, weed spraying and fire management. (High priority)
3. Ensure the Threatened Species Hazard Reduction List is updated with the requirements of this species and personnel undertaking burns are aware of its presence and fire sensitivity. (Medium priority)
4. Implement an annual monitoring program at priority sites. (High priority)
5. Map the full extent of the species. (High priority)
6. Monitor and control weed invasion at the site. (High priority)
7. Reserve Fire Management Strategy for Mt Canobolas SCA include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire, with a fire frequency of >5 years. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus scoparia | Plant > Trees | 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. |
| Eucalyptus sp. Howes Swamp Creek | Plant > Trees | Endangered Ecological Community | 1. Annually monitor population for changes in status and operation of threats. (High priority)
2. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (High priority)
3. Depending on results of taxonomic status, model, identify and survey potential habitat to establish distribution. (Medium priority)
4. Disseminate to affected councils a description of known sites. (Medium priority)
5. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. . (High priority)
6. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (High priority)
7. Investigate taxonomy to confirm species status. (High priority)
8. Liaise with relevant Local Aboriginal Land Councils regarding significance of E. benthamii to Aboriginal community and need for any specific actions in regard to this significance. (Low priority)
9. Prepare a community awareness and involvement strategy that identifies opportunities to create partnerships between all levels of government, industry and the community. (Low priority)
10. Prepare and disseminate species profile and EIA guidelines. (Medium priority)
11. Reserve Fire Management Strategy to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. . (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus spp. Cattai | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. (Low priority)
2. Conduct Genetic and/or taxonomic studies to determine status as a species. (Low priority)
3. Conduct surveys within predicted habitat, to identify new sites and confirm tenure. (Medium priority)
4. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). (Low priority)
5. Liaise with Govt agencies (BHSC, RFS, RTA etc) to ensure appropriate management of Crown lands. (Medium priority)
6. Liaise with private landowners regarding land management for the protection populations. (Medium priority)
7. Prepare environmental impact assessment guidelines and provide to Baulkham Hills Shire Council. (Medium priority)
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| Eucalyptus tetrapleura | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Assess implementation and effectiveness of forestry management prescriptions, and, if needed, develop or refine threatened species prescriptions. (High priority)
2. Assess threats at known sites. (High priority)
3. Collect and store seed in a suitable location, possibly regional or state botanic gardens. (Medium priority)
4. Consider known populations of Eucalyptus tetrapleura on private land during environmental planning as well as during biodiversity certification of environmental planning instruments for Clarence Valley and Richmond Valley LGAs. (High priority)
5. Consider VCA or similar agreement to manage populations on private land. (Medium priority)
6. Control weeds in populations shown to be affected by weed burden. (Low priority)
7. Determine current population size and demography. (Medium priority)
8. Determine fire ecology, juvenile period and seed longevity either by autecological study of Eucalyptus tetrapleura or literature search for information on similar species. (Medium priority)
9. Ensure Eucalyptus tetrapleura is protected from timber harvesting in Private Native Forestry Code of Practice. (High priority)
10. Identify populations of Eucalyptus tetrapleura adjacent roads and tracks and avoid impact during roadwork's. (High priority)
11. Liaise with landowners and Landcare groups over management of populations of Eucalyptus tetrapleura, protecting habitat from further clearing. (Medium priority)
12. Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. (Medium priority)
13. Map extent of known populations. (Medium priority)
14. Modify grazing in known stands of Eucalyptus tetrapleura to enhance regeneration. Consider fencing to allow exclusion of stock and regeneration, particularly around isolated trees. (Medium priority)
15. Monitor population size, habitat condition and threats at known sites with large populations of Eucalyptus tetrapleura. (High priority)
16. Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines. (Low priority)
17. Prevent loss and fragmentation of known populations and potential habitat of Eucalyptus tetrapleura. (Low priority)
18. Reserve Fire management Strategy include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (Medium priority)
19. Survey areas of potential habitat for further populations of Eucalyptus tetrapleura. (Low priority)
20. Validate old database records and amend those that are spatially incorrect. (High priority)
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| Floydia praealta | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Ascertain threats at key sites. (High priority)
2. Assist interested landholders to fence paddock trees and rainforest remnants to facilitate natural regeneration. . (Medium priority)
3. Collect baseline data, confirm records, assess habitat condition, and ascertain abundance and extent of population. (High priority)
4. Consider upgrading status from Vulnerable to Endangered. . (Medium priority)
5. Determine current population size and demography. (Medium priority)
6. Develop and implement site management plans for important Ball Nut sites. (Medium priority)
7. Develop local government biodiversity conservation strategies. (Medium priority)
8. Encourage the community to participate in the detection of Ball Nut at new locations, and encourage their participation in habitat rehabilitation projects. (Low priority)
9. Ensure community are aware of possible genetic issues in relation to planting of Ball Nut material. Emphasise importance of maintaining genetic integrity of wild populations. (High priority)
10. Ensure regional fire plans, hazard reduction burn guidelines include protocols for protecting rainforest habitats. (Medium priority)
11. Establish a data recording system for the species. (Low priority)
12. Expand and connect remaining remnants of habitat. (Low priority)
13. Identify important populations for detailed monitoring. Undertake monitoring at key sites. (High priority)
14. Identify information and resource needs to ensure that land managers and other stakeholders are aware of Ball Nut populations and habitat and that its recovery requirements are taken into account in PoMs, fire plans and pest management plans. (Medium priority)
15. Identify populations in the vicinity of roads and powerline easements and develop operational protocols to minimise impacts. (High priority)
16. Include protection of Ball Nut populations and its habitat in statutory planning in relevant shires. (High priority)
17. Prevent rainforest habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation. (High priority)
18. Protect rainforest from fire. (High priority)
19. Survey potential habitat for additional populations. (Low priority)
20. Undertake genetic research on populations to ascertain genetic variability within and between populations. (Low priority)
21. Undertake weed removal at priority sites. Encourage and assist interested landholders to undertake weed removal (including control of pasture grass adjacent to remnant paddock trees) at Ball Nut sites. (High priority)
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| Geijera paniculata | Plant > Trees | 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. |
| Grevillea hilliana | Plant > Trees | 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. |
| Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT and North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens - single provenance. (Medium priority)
2. Consult with indigenous communities to determine the cultural importance of the species. (Low priority)
3. Develop a record management system for information about the species. (Medium priority)
4. Develop a recovery action monitoring program for the species. (Low priority)
5. Develop a working group comprising relevant stakeholders to determine appropriate recovery actions. (High priority)
6. Develop and implement targeted education and awareness programs. (Low priority)
7. Ensure there is appropriate site specific management, including assessment of relevant land use planning options, at strategic sites. (High priority)
8. Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT and North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens - multiple provenances. (Medium priority)
9. Implement a translocation plan whenever necessary. (Medium priority)
10. Implement appropriate buffer zones at strategic locations. (High priority)
11. Integrate identified recovery actions with other relevant natural resource management plans and strategies. (Medium priority)
12. Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) in collaboration with North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens. (Medium priority)
13. Notify relevant landholders/land managers of any species found on their properties; and conversely ensure landholders/land managers notify relevant agencies of such sightings. (Low priority)
14. Prepare a community awareness program advising of long term recovery actions. (Low priority)
15. Prepare and implement monitoring programs for key sites. (High priority)
16. Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines for relevant authorities. (Medium priority)
17. Undertake recovery actions directed towards population enhancement and expansion. (High priority)
18. Undertake research relevant to habitat management, including research into the genetics of the species. (High priority)
19. Undertake research to determine population viability. (High priority)
20. Undertake roadside management in a manner consistent with conservation of the species. (High priority)
21. Undertake survey and mapping of relevant roadsides. (High priority)
22. Undertake surveys to find new locations of the species. (Low priority)
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| Lepiderema pulchella | Plant > Trees | 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. |
| Macadamia tetraphylla | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Ensure that land managers and other stakeholders are aware of populations and habitat and that its recovery requirements are taken into account in PoMs, fire plans and pest management plans. (Medium priority)
2. Determine current population size and demography, liaising with University of New England researchers and Australia Macadamia Society. (Medium priority)
3. Ensure protection of population and its habitat is included in statutory planning in relevant shires, including protection from loss of genetic purity by siting commercial hybrid macadamia plantations away from wild populations. (High priority)
4. Ensure regional fire plans, hazard reduction burn guidelines include protocols for protecting rainforest habitats. (High priority)
5. Exclude stock from rainforest. (Medium priority)
6. Prevent rainforest habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation. (Medium priority)
7. Undertake habitat assessments at known sites and ascertain threats, considering information from previous surveys. (High priority)
8. Undertake program to draw community's attention to importance of wild populations of Rough-shelled Bush Nut. (Medium priority)
9. Undertake weed removal at priority sites. Encourage and assist interested landholders to undertake weed removal at Rough-shelled Bush Nut sites. (Medium priority)
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| Melaleuca biconvexa | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. [guidelines] Prepare species profile and EIA guidelines. (High priority)
2. [Threat management] Assess the relative conservation significance of sites to determine recovery priorities. (High priority)
3. Ensure that sites on crown land are appropriately classified and managed. (Medium priority)
4. Fence sites and exclude livestock, where required. (Medium priority)
5. Identify, map and survey potential habitat, particularly in Hastings and Great Lakes LGAs. (Medium priority)
6. Incorporate appropriate fire regime into land management practices. (Medium priority)
7. Incorporate site specific threat abatement measures for the species into Plans of Management for on-park sites. (Medium priority)
8. Liaise with land managers to facilitate the preparation and implementation of site management plans that address threatening processes. (Medium priority)
9. Maintain (or reinstate where altered) drainage and hydrological conditions that are conducive to the long term viability of the species. (Medium priority)
10. Prepare and implement management plans for sites that are located on public land. (Medium priority)
11. Public authorities and landowners undertaking road, trail, or easement maintenance activities in potential habitat are to ensure that planning and maintenance staff are aware of the species and that processes are in place to avoid impacting upon it. (Medium priority)
12. Restrict vehicular and pedestrian access to sites, where necessary. (Medium priority)
13. Seek to increase the level of legislative protection for sites through land-use planning mechanisms and conservation agreements. Retain or, where lost, re-establish vegetative linkages between sites where possible. (High priority)
14. Undertake management focused ecological studies. (Medium priority)
15. Undertake targeted bush regeneration works, where required. (Medium priority)
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| Melaleuca irbyana | Plant > Trees | 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. |
| Melicope vitiflora | Plant > Trees | 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. |
| Niemeyera chartacea | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Encourage the community to participate in the detection of Niemeyera chartacea at new locations, and encourage their participation in habitat rehabilitation projects. (Medium priority)
2. Ensure that land managers and other stakeholders are aware of potential Niemeyera chartacea habitat, and that it is considered in statutory planning. (High priority)
3. Ensure the ecological requirements of this species are considered in plans of management for Brunswick Heads NR. (High priority)
4. Manage weeds (particularly Lantana and exotic vines) in and around the habitat of Niemeyera chartacea as required. Implement Bitou bush control as described in the approved TAP. (High priority)
5. Monitor population size and demography at Brunswick Heads NR and of any other populations found in the future. (High priority)
6. Reserve Fire management Strategy include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
7. Survey areas of potential habitat in nearby areas for additional populations. (High priority)
8. Undertake habitat assessments at known sites and ascertain threats. (High priority)
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| Ochrosia moorei | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Control weeds in populations shown to be affected by weed burden. (Medium priority)
2. Encourage the community to participate in the detection of Southern Ochrosia at new locations, and encourage their participation in habitat rehabilitation projects. (Medium priority)
3. Identify critical factors limiting the recovery of the species. (High priority)
4. Identify information and resource needs to ensure that land managers are aware of Ochrosia moorei populations and habitat and that its recovery requirements are taken into account in PoMs, fire plans and pest management plans. (High priority)
5. Map habitat and populations, assess habitat condition and estimate abundance and extent of populations. (High priority)
6. Research fire response (for the species and habitat). (High priority)
7. Reserve Fire management Strategy include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (High priority)
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| Owenia cepiodora | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. All populations occuring on roadside areas will be marked in the field. (Medium priority)
2. Develop EIA guidelines and distribute to relevant authorities. (High priority)
3. Encourage research including population dynamics, pollination and seed dynamics, physiological responses to light and appropriate fire regime. (High priority)
4. Investigate extent of distribution through targeted surveys. (Medium priority)
5. Investigate genetic variation between populations in collaboration with BGT. (High priority)
6. Investigate need for site specific population enhancement. (Medium priority)
7. Investigate status of live ex-situ collections and determine need for additional ex-situ work. (Low priority)
8. Liase with local nurseries and propagators regarding appropriate collection and propagation procedures. (Medium priority)
9. Liase with private landholders on significance of populations on or adjacent to their property and investigate management options. (Medium priority)
10. Liase with public authorities on implementation of ameliorative measures. (Medium priority)
11. Maintain regular correspondence between DEC and other relevant parties regarding coordinated implementation of the recovery plan. (Medium priority)
12. Prepare a species information profile. (High priority)
13. Support funding applications for weed control works and integrate with other regional works programs as appropriate. (Medium priority)
14. Undertake site assessments and monitoring of exiting and new populations as located. (Medium priority)
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| Syzygium hodgkinsoniae | Plant > Trees | 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. |
| Syzygium moorei | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Control weeds in remnants containing S. moorei. Implement Bitou bush control as described in the approved TAP. (Medium priority)
2. Determine genetic populations within the range of the species, genetic relationships between populations and the viability of populations. (Low priority)
3. Expand and connect remnants of habitat and encourage regeneration of habitat around isolated paddock trees. (Medium priority)
4. Fence remnants containing S.moorei and isolated paddock trees to exclude grazing. (Medium priority)
5. Identify threats at S. moorei sites. (High priority)
6. Monitor sites where S.moorei occurs for recruitment and threats. (High priority)
7. Prevent fire from entering remnants containing S. moorei. (Medium priority)
8. Prevent further clearing and fragmentation of S. moorei habitat. (High priority)
9. Provide information to landholders/community regarding S.moorei, threats to its recovery and practical measures they can take to assist recovery. (High priority)
10. Survey and map potential habitat, enter new records in the Atlas of NSW Wildlife. (High priority)
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| Syzygium paniculatum | Plant > Trees | Vulnerable | 1. Prepare a recovery plan for the species by 2007. (High priority)
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| Tarenna cameronii | Plant > Trees | 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. |
| Uromyrtus australis | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Collate data on the origin and population dynamics of ex-situ conservation plantings. (Low priority)
2. Coordinate implementation of recovery plan. (High priority)
3. Coordinate opportunistic surveys of suitable habitat in the western Nightcap and Mt Jerusalem areas. (Low priority)
4. Develop and distribute standard survey and environmental assessment guidelines for the species to all consent authorities. (High priority)
5. Develop and implement a marking system for roadside occurrences of Uromyrtus australis. (Medium priority)
6. Encourage research into genetics and the reproductive biology of Uromyrtus australis. (Medium priority)
7. Ensure DEC regional fire plans, protected area fire plans and hazard reduction burn guidelines include protection for Z. adenodonta. (High priority)
8. Ensure that collection of population dynamics data from monitoring sites continues. (Medium priority)
9. Ensure that new records from research are entered in the Wildlife Atlas. (Medium priority)
10. Integrate recovery actions for Uromyrtus australis with those of other threatened species, populations or ecological communities occurring in similar habitats. (Medium priority)
11. 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. (Medium priority)
12. Restrict the licensing of picking Uromyrtus australis under the TSC or the NPW Acts for propagation to programs that form part of the recovery program. (High priority)
13. Review roadside maintenance practices and, if necessary, modify the practices to ensure protection of the species and its habitat. (Medium priority)
14. Review Wildlife Atlas records for the species. (Medium priority)
15. Should the species be found on private land, then liaise with the landholder regarding the protection of the population. (Medium priority)
16. Survey and map known and potential habitat to improve knowledge of the distribution of this species. (Medium priority)
17. Undertake a familiarisation program of the species and its habitat with public authority staff. (Medium priority)
18. Undertake rainforest rehabilitation programs in areas of Magenta Lilly Pilly populations. (Medium priority)
19. Undertake weed control activities as appropriate. (Medium priority)
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| Wollemia nobilis | Plant > Trees | Endangered | 1. Continue engagement with Wollemi Pine commercialisation process to maximise benefits to the wild population and conservation in general (*). (High priority)
2. Continue implementation of access strategy and protecting stands from unauthorised visits (*). (High priority)
3. Continue implementation of education and awareness program to enhance community appreciation of and support for the conservation and protection of the species as identified in the recovery plan (*). (Medium priority)
4. Continue implementation of site hygiene protocol and monitoring plant health (*). (High priority)
5. Continue implementation of Wollemi pine access strategy and protecting the stands from unauthorised visits. (High priority)
6. Continue investigation of stand dynamics in terms of population dynamics, age structure, growth rates of stems, seedling recruitment and juvenile growth and survivorship (*). (Medium priority)
7. Continue with horticultural research into optimum growing conditions for the Wollemi Pine (*). (Medium priority)
8. Determine range of genetic variability of the known population, to assess how much genetic variation is present in the known population (*). (Low priority)
9. Develop and implement a fire management plan. (High priority)
10. Further our understanding of the evolutionary history of the known habitat of the species, to inform about the future response to possible climate change and disturbances important to maintaining the existing population (*). (Low priority)
11. Genetic viability study. (High priority)
12. Implement Wollemi National Park Fire Management Plan which will outline policies and procedures to assist with the long term protection of the species from wild fire (*). (High priority)
13. Increase our understanding of the species associated with the Wollemi Pine to enhance our knowledge of the importance of interaction between species such as litter and foliage invertabrates, fungi and flora species. (Low priority)
14. Investigate gap dynamics and demographics of population. (Medium priority)
15. Maintain an off-site representative collection of the wild population. Representatives of all trees identified in the wild will be collected, then propagated and maintained as an off-site population. (High priority)
16. Manage threats to the Wollemi Pine in the catchment. These include the risk of pollution, flooding, sedimentation, weed infestation and other adverse changes are minimised (*). (High priority)
17. Modelling of physical and ecological attributes will be used to inform new surveys for potential suitable habitat. This will allow targeted searches for new populations as well as guide future possible translocations (*). (Medium priority)
18. Prepare a Site hygiene protocol to minimise the potential impacts of Phytophera a KTP. (High priority)
19. 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)
20. Prepare priority state and national recovery plan in accordance with contractual obligations between Commonwealth DEH and the NSW DEC by March 2007. (Medium priority)
21. Prepare recommendation for the declaration of critical habitat (*). (High priority)
22. Understand reproductive biology, particularly pollen growth and fertilisation. This will assist our understanding of the embryology and cone production cycles of the species(*). (Medium priority)
23. Undertake a Biennial monitoring program. (High priority)
24. Undertake research into age structure and fire history. (High priority)
25. Undertake research into optimum conditions for seed germination and storage, providing a means of low cost off-site conservation. (Medium priority)
26. Wollemi pine community relations strategy. (High priority)
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