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 10 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 baseline surveys to locate new populations and extend the ranges of currently known populations. Surveys should include all State Forests where suitable habitat occurs. Diuris tricolor Pine Donkey Orchid Plant > Orchids High
Following surveys, assess the current conservation status and prepare & submit a nomination for de-listing if required. Diuris tricolor Pine Donkey Orchid Plant > Orchids Medium
Annually monitor at least 5 populations that represent the spatial distribution of the species. Diuris tricolor Pine Donkey Orchid Plant > Orchids High
Collect seed and soil for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program (including mycorrhizal symbiont) in collaboration with BGT - multiple provenances. Diuris tricolor Pine Donkey Orchid Plant > Orchids High
Conduct experimental trials into the effects of fire, grazing and weed disturbances. Diuris tricolor Pine Donkey Orchid Plant > Orchids High
Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage) (+ symbionts and soil for orchids, gentians). Diuris tricolor Pine Donkey Orchid Plant > Orchids Medium
Erect rabbit, goat and stock-proof fences around populations that are highly threatened from trampling and grazing by feral animals and stock. Diuris tricolor Pine Donkey Orchid Plant > Orchids High
Develop a fact sheet and distribute via community newsletters, regional shows and field days and by promoting the DEC threatened species website. Diuris tricolor Pine Donkey Orchid Plant > Orchids High
Conduct surveys and assessments of less known sites to confirm presence of species and develop and implement conservation management agreements with landholders for high priority sites. Diuris tricolor Pine Donkey Orchid Plant > Orchids High
Develop an Expression of Interest (EOI) for incentives targeted towards private landowners to locate new sites for conservation. Diuris tricolor Pine Donkey Orchid Plant > Orchids Medium