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 9 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
Survey should initially focus on confirming continued existence of Asperula asthenes at known sites, then survey adjacent suitable habitat. Asperula asthenes Trailing Woodruff Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Habitat condition at known sites should be monitored. Asperula asthenes Trailing Woodruff Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Research into seed bank dynamics and dispersal mechanisms needed. Asperula asthenes Trailing Woodruff Plant > Herbs and Forbs Low
Control weeds as they are a serious threat to Asperula asthenes in many locations but control by chemical means may not be suitable; priority should be given to sites with reasonable native vegetation. Asperula asthenes Trailing Woodruff Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Retain or enhance habitat along watercourses in areas near known populations of Asperula asthenes and exclude stock. Asperula asthenes Trailing Woodruff Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. Asperula asthenes Trailing Woodruff Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Ensure the species is considered in statutory plans relevant to its distribution. Asperula asthenes Trailing Woodruff Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Ensure this species is considered in local government weed control program. Asperula asthenes Trailing Woodruff Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Provide information to the public on Asperula asthenes, particularly landowners adjacent to areas of known occurrence. Asperula asthenes Trailing Woodruff Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium