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