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 14 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 a appropriate fire regimes for Acacia macnuttiana and determine where ecological burns are required. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Provide advice for regional fire plans and hazard reduction burn planning regarding known populations. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Consider populations during the planning and construction of visitor facilities in Boonoo Boonoo National Park. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Avoid accidental trampling of Acacia macnuttiana near walking tracks by providing information to the public in national park areas and potentially fencing or signage. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs Low
Involve local landowners and Landcare groups in conservation measures for Acacia macnuttiana. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Update several records in the profile database to ensure they are geographically accurate. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium
Determine and model the preferred habitat. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs Low
Map known populations (fine-scale distribution). Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Establish monitoring sites to determine threats, long-term population viability and response to management. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium
Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT if Seedbank not appropriate. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs Low
Collect seed for NSW Seedbank (BRG). Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium
Monitor habitat condition, particularly in areas of high visitor use in Boonoo Boonoo National Park. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium
Survey areas of suitable habitat in adjacent areas for further populations. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium
Control pest herbivores (especially goats) within the species range. Acacia macnuttiana MacNutt's Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium