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 30 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
Prepare maps for populations on public land at Boambee. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Investigate appropriateness of translocating specimens on public land at Boambee if local plants appear to be in decline. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs Low
Evaluate the population size on public land at Boambee. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Prepare an environmental management plan of public land at Boambee. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Mark species sites on public land at Boambee to prevent disturbance by people working on the site. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Manage stockpiles of soil on public land at Boambee to prevent disturbance to hydrology, water quality or soil nutrient status in the species habitat. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Minimise alteration of existing drainage patterns on public land at Boambee. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Monitor the sedge population on public land at Boambee. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Control invasive weeds on public land at Boambee. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Evaluate the population size at Fortis Creek NP, Copmanhurst and Murwillumbah. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Prepare maps at Fortis Creek NP, Copmanhurst and Murwillumbah. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Identify threats at Fortis Creek NP, Copmanhurst and Murwillumbah. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Monitor population at Fortis Creek NP, Copmanhurst and Murwillumbah. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Targeted survey should be undertaken in potential habitat to detect new populations. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Undertake population cencus to collect accurate demographic data at all locations. Each location should be mapped and data recorded on population structure, flowering, fruiting and threats. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Population dynamics research to identify relative importance of seed and vegetative recruitment within populations. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Investigate the ecological role of E. tetraquetra and its response to disturbance. Conduct research into response to grazing, mowing, fire and flood and identify preferred management regime. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Consider the appropriateness of recommending critical habitat under the TSC Act. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Determine if and/or where an ecological burn is required. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Establish ex situ collections at appropriate institutional locations. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Develop and implement a community education and awareness program. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Identify and report new sites to DEC. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Evaluate population size on private land at Boambee. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Prepare maps for populations on private land at Boambee. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs Medium
Identify threats on private land at Boambee. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Monitor population on private land at Boambee. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Continue current management of private land at Boambee. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Subject to agreement with landholders, prepare site management plans for private land sites Copmanhurst and Coffs Harbour sites (including private land at Boambee).*. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Subject to agreement with landholders, undertake on ground works at private land sites based on site management plans.*. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High
Flag E. tetraquetra specimens prior to roadwork and prescribed burns. Eleocharis tetraquetra Square-stemmed Spike-rush Plant > Herbs and Forbs High