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 2 threatened species in New South Wales matching the above criteria which have current Priority action plans. A total of 31 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
Identify and verify additional known and potential occurrences. Westringia davidii David's Westringia Plant > Shrubs Medium
Monitor known populations every two years. Westringia davidii David's Westringia Plant > Shrubs Medium
Assess significance of browsing at Box Range site and implement appropriate control measures if required. Westringia davidii David's Westringia Plant > Shrubs High
Minimise risk of Cinnamon fungus infection into populations. Westringia davidii David's Westringia Plant > Shrubs Medium
Investigate fire history of all sites which support the species. Westringia davidii David's Westringia Plant > Shrubs Low
Develop a detailed monitoring strategy to be implemented in the event of disturbance. Westringia davidii David's Westringia Plant > Shrubs Medium
Sample and test for Cinnamon fungus at selected sites. Westringia davidii David's Westringia Plant > Shrubs Medium
Provide map of known occurrences (including flora reserves and site RO25) to Forests NSW and Rural Fire Service and seek to minimise occurrence of fire on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). Westringia davidii David's Westringia Plant > Shrubs Medium
South East Forests National Park Fire Management Strategy to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. Westringia davidii David's Westringia Plant > Shrubs Medium
Investigate potential for VCA's where populations are on private land. Westringia davidii David's Westringia Plant > Shrubs Medium
Seek agreement to include presence of species on s.149 certificates for private property. Westringia davidii David's Westringia Plant > Shrubs Medium
Identify and verify additional known and potential occurrences of Bega wattle and Rhyolite Midge Orchid. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Medium
Monitor known populations every two years. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Medium
Eradicate African love grass at Dr. George Mtn and monitor re-establishment. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple High
Control African love grass at Bega Wattle site (AG5) and coordinate control in the vicinity. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple High
Assess significance of browsing at Box Range site and implement appropriate control measures if required. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple High
Assess significance of goat activity at Jingera Rock and control as necessary. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Medium
Minimise risk of Cinnamon fungus infection into populations. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Medium
Assess the effect of pyrophyllite mining on Ralstons leionema population and develop ameliorative measures as nec. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Medium
Investigate options to narrow or relocate utility easments on Dr George Mtn. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Low
Investigate fire history of all sites which support the species. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Low
Develop a detailed monitoring strategy to be implemented in the event of disturbance. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Medium
Undertake research into the seed bank dynamics and response to fire of the Narrabarba wattle. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple High
Sample and test for Cinnamon fungus at selected sites. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Medium
HR burning in flora reserves and site RO25 planned to minimise occurrence of fire. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Medium
Incorporate fire requirements into relevant management plans on private and public land. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Medium
Conduct an experimental burn in the easement on Dr George Mtn. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Low
Investigate potential for VCA's where populations are on private land. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Medium
Seek agreement to include presence of species on s.149 certificates for private property. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Medium
Prepare and distribute an information brochure. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Low
Ensure recovery plan is available to community, relevant agencies and individuals. Westringia davidii Westringia davidii Multiple Low