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 7 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
Determine current population size and demography. Sophora tomentosa subsp. australis Silverbush Plant > Shrubs Medium
Control Bitou Bush in known habitat, avoiding spraying individuals of Silverbush. Implement Bitou bush control as described in the approved TAP. Sophora tomentosa subsp. australis Silverbush Plant > Shrubs High
Monitor population size, habitat condition and threats at known sites. Sophora tomentosa subsp. australis Silverbush Plant > Shrubs Medium
Control recreational impact on known populations by fencing/signage/community education etc. Sophora tomentosa subsp. australis Silverbush Plant > Shrubs High
Consider known populations of Silverbush on land controlled by local government during environmental and operational planning as well as during biodiversity certification of environmental planning instruments. Sophora tomentosa subsp. australis Silverbush Plant > Shrubs High
Liaise with Landcare/ Coastcare and Dunecare groups regarding strategies to protect and rehabilitate Silverbush populations. Sophora tomentosa subsp. australis Silverbush Plant > Shrubs Medium
Maintain populations ex situ at suitable botanic gardens, regional gardens or nurseries. Sophora tomentosa subsp. australis Silverbush Plant > Shrubs Medium