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 22 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
Develop and distribute environmental impact assessment guidelines for Acacia pubifolia. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium
Determine and model the preferred habitat for Acacia pubifolia. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium
Identify and avoid Acacia pubifolia populations where clearing or fragmentation of suitable dry shrubby woodland is proposed, via adequate surveys of areas. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Monitor habitat condition at known Acacia pubifolia localities. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Identify and avoid Acacia pubifolia populations where roadwork's occur in areas of suitable dry shrubby woodland, via adequate surveys. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Encourage landholders with existing populations of Acacia pubifolia to manage populations appropriately. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Map known populations of Acacia pubifolia. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Consider populations of Acacia pubifolia for planning within Torrington State Recreation Area. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Determine the current population size and demography of Acacia pubifolia. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Populations on private land near Warrabah National Park may be suitable for incentive funding. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium
Establish monitoring sites to determine trends in population size and demography. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium
Assess habitat condition and threats at known Acacia pubifolia sites. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Survey areas of suitable habitat in adjacent areas for further Acacia pubifolia populations. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Monitor threats at known Acacia pubifolia sites. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Involve local Land Care groups (if existing) in the management of Acacia pubifolia. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs Low
A Voluntary Conservation Agreement or covenant may be appropriate for Acacia pubifolia populations near Warrabah National Park. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium
Fence known populations on private land to exclude domestic stock. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Establish live ex-situ collection in collaboration with BGT - single provenance. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium
Control the impacts of feral goats on Acacia pubifolia. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High
Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs Medium
Regional fire plans and hazard reduction burn planning must consider the location of known Acacia pubifolia populations. Acacia pubifolia Velvet Wattle Plant > Shrubs High