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
Negotiate with landholders to protect the Coolabah population. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs High
Negotiate with the managers of freehold sites to prepare and implement site management plans that address threats. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Fence sites to prevent grazing in areas where problem exists. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Encourage landholders to enter VCAs and other site management agreements. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Conduct long term monitoring of known locations to determine changes in status of the species. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Opportunistically monitor populations after wildfire to determine fire ecology. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Encourage and train landholders to conduct annual monitoring of known populations. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Monitor the response of the species to management actions, and identify any new or secondary threats at the site. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Clarify taxonomy in collaboration with BGT. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs High
Establish detailed map of the distribution and age structure at Jacks Creek State Forest. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Encourage participation of indigenous people in the survey and protection of the species. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Survey for population in prefered or potential habitat. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Investigate recruitment and long-term viability of known populations at Coolabah and Jacks Creek State Forest. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Develop site based management strategies to ensure protection and recruitment. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Collect seed for NSW Seedbank. Develop collection program in collaboration with BGT - multiple provenances. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Investigate seed viability, germination, dormancy and longevity (in natural environment and in storage). Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Raise community awareness through distribution of information sheet. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Low
Review PAS actions following taxonomic revision of the species. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Involve volunteers and community groups in the survey effort for this species. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and Jacks Creek SF and seek a fire frequency of >5 years on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium
Liaise with State Forests over management and monitoring of the species in Jacks Creek SF. Bertya opponens Coolabah Bertya Plant > Shrubs Medium