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
Confirm the validity of Blue Mountains LGA record, through re-survey if necessary. Velleia perfoliata Velleia perfoliata Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Conduct further survey in likely habitat looking for additional populations. Velleia perfoliata Velleia perfoliata Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Incorporate specific provisions in Plans of Management for NPWS estate that identify known populations and protect them from management activities, particularly fire trail maintenance, weed eradication and hazard reduction burns. Velleia perfoliata Velleia perfoliata Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Monitor known populations for changes in population status and the operation of threats. Velleia perfoliata Velleia perfoliata Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Develop and implement actions to address threats identified through monitoring. Velleia perfoliata Velleia perfoliata Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Control weeds if they are encroaching on known populations using best practice bush regeneration methods. Ensure contractors can identify this species. Velleia perfoliata Velleia perfoliata Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Provide maps of known occurrences to local and state Rural Fire Services and seek inclusion of mitigative measures in bush fire risk management plans, risk register, and/or operational maps. Velleia perfoliata Velleia perfoliata Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Raise awareness of this species within the local community, particularly landowners with this species on their property. Include identification guidelines. Velleia perfoliata Velleia perfoliata Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Research biology and ecology, including response to fire and seed germination. Velleia perfoliata Velleia perfoliata Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium