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 9 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
Undertake surveys of known sites and potential habitat, particularly on Dept of Defence land and along Georges River. Leucopogon exolasius Woronora Beard-heath Plant > Shrubs Medium
Prepare EIA guidelines. Leucopogon exolasius Woronora Beard-heath Plant > Shrubs High
Provide information on the location of potential habitat and required survey techniques to consent and determining authorities to assist decision making. Leucopogon exolasius Woronora Beard-heath Plant > Shrubs Medium
Negotiate with public authorities to prepare and implement site management statements to address threats for sites on their land. Leucopogon exolasius Woronora Beard-heath Plant > Shrubs High
Prepare and implement site management statements to address threats at sites on DEC lands. Leucopogon exolasius Woronora Beard-heath Plant > Shrubs High
Undertake biological and ecological studies, particularly in relation to fire response. Leucopogon exolasius Woronora Beard-heath Plant > Shrubs Medium
Consider upgrading status to endangered. Leucopogon exolasius Woronora Beard-heath Plant > Shrubs Low
Monitor impact of fire on populations to inform DECC/ RFS/ local government planning. Leucopogon exolasius Woronora Beard-heath Plant > Shrubs Medium
Establish ex situ seed bank. Leucopogon exolasius Woronora Beard-heath Plant > Shrubs Medium