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 16 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
Conduct media publicity campaign to highlight implementation of recovery actions. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Negotiate with landholders (and neighbouring properties where relevant) to prepare and implement site management plans that address threats. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Fence sites with high density populations to prevent grazing. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Conduct weed control, especially of invasive exotic grasses. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Opportunistically monitor populations after wildfire to determine fire ecology. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Ensure awareness by managers and users of Travelling Stock Routes of the species' location and identification and requirements. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Monitor Queensland Recovery Plan and effort for guidance . Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Conduct targeted surveys in potential habitat. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Control rabbit grazing near high density populations (best practice: locally efficient and effective). Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Develop EIA guidance for consent and determining authorities with regard to development and other activities. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Encourage livestock management so as to maintain or improve habitat for this species. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Clearly identify roadside populations and ensure no impact by road maintenance. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Discourage fertilizer drift into populations. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Ensure DECC is advised of any consents or approvals that affect the species. Digitaria porrecta Finger Panic Grass Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium