Nature conservation

Threatened species

Priority actions by type of threatened species

The Department of Environment and Conservation has prepared a Priorities Action Statement (PAS) to promote the recovery of threatened species and the abatement of key threatening processes in New South Wales.

The Priorities Action Statement identifies a number of broad strategies to help threatened plants and animals recover in New South Wales. Each of these strategies have more specific priority actions within them.

Select an item from the list below to see priority actions for all species of that type.

Type of species

What type of species or threatening process do the priority actions apply to?

Name of species

Name of species or threatening process that the priority actions apply to.

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There are 1 threatened species in New South Wales matching the above criteria which have current Priority action plans. A total of 17 current Priority actions have been identified to help recover these species.
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Action title Scientific
name  		 Common
name 		Type of
species 		Priority
Continue to implement strict procedures for managing the Permanent Park Preserve (PPP) and for minimising the impacts of infrastructure and tourism in the PPP. Ensure that a full assessment of proposals is undertaken as required by the NSW EP&A Act. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds High
Continue the Woodhen population monitoring using current methodolgies and ensure Lord Howe Island Board staff are trained and supported in the management of the Woodhen database. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds High
Determine Woodhen carrying capacity and critical number of Woodhens through analysis of habitat availability and monitoring data. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds High
Establish the Recovery Team to coordinate the implementation and funding of recovery actions for the Woodhen. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds Medium
Prepare community information brochure on woodhen management, such as how monitoring surveys are undertaken, habitat enhancement and protection meausres and the colour banding process for identification to facilitate continuation of community support. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds Medium
Formulate and implement guidelines for the protection, management and enhancement of Woodhen habitat on leasehold land. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds Medium
Undertake a study to determine the most appropriate supplementary food types and assess the effectiveness of the feeding program. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds Low
Establish and manage an off-island captive breeding population consistent with the protocols of the Australian Species Management Program. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds Medium
Develop a plan for an on-island captive breeding facility for implementation in the event of a substantial decline in population size of the Woodhen. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds High
Ensure planning control strategies protect Woodhen habitat on Lord Howe Island. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds High
Enforce current dog controls and if required review current dog controls to minimise impacts of dog predation on this species on Lord Howe Island. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds Medium
Eradicate goats on Lord Howe Island and manage domestic goats to prevent reintroduction in the wild. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds Low
Liaise with rodent eradication taskforce regarding the potential impacts and mitigation of Rattus rattus on woodhens. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds Medium
Assess the impacts of the introduced Masked Owl on Woodhen population levels and develop an appropriate management response. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds Medium
Ensure noxious weed control procedure protects habitat for Woodhen. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds Low
Ensure the Quarantine Plan being prepared for Lord Howe Island addresses issues of avain disease and the introduction of plants or animals that may impact on the Woodhen. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds Medium
Assess the potential impacts of avian competitors such as Buff-banded Rails, Purple Swamphens, Common Blackbirds and Song Thrushes and if necessary develop a control strategy. Gallirallus sylvestris Lord Howe Woodhen Animal > Birds Medium