Eucalyptus parramattensis C. Hall. subsp. parramattensis in Wyong and Lake Macquarie local government areas - profile

Indicative distribution

Loading map...

Key:

known

predicted

The areas shown in pink and/purple are the sub-regions where the species or community is known or predicted to occur. They may not occur thoughout the sub-region but may be restricted to certain areas. ( click here to see geographic restrictions). The information presented in this map is only indicative and may contain errors and omissions.

Scientific name: Eucalyptus parramattensis subsp. parramattensis - endangered population

Conservation status in NSW: Endangered Population

Commonwealth status: Not listed

Gazetted date: 07 Nov 2003

Profile last updated: 26 Jul 2019

Description

This species is a small to medium-sized woodland tree with bark which sheds in large plates to leave a smooth or matt mottled grey and white surface. Adult leaves are dull green, lance-shaped and 7 - 20 cm long by 1 - 3.5 cm wide. White flowers are clustered in groups of seven and the fruit is ball-shaped. The endangered population numbers approximately 1300 trees.

Distribution

The species usually occurs from the Goulburn Valley on the Central West slopes to Hill Top on the Central Coast. The endangered population in the Lake Macquarie and Wyong local government areas is at the north-eastern limit of the species range and is quite separate from other known populations. The majority of the population occurs within Wyong in the Porter's Creek and the Wallarah Creek catchments.

Habitat and ecology

This species is associated with low moist areas alongside drainage lines and adjacent to wetlands. It is often found in woodland on sandy soils. The endangered population occurs on sandy alluvium within a floodplain community which also supports Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp mahogany), E. tereticornis (Forest Red Gum), E. gummifera (Sydney Bloodwood) as well as Melaleuca (Paperbark) species.

Regional distribution and habitat

Click on a region below to view detailed distribution, habitat and vegetation information.

Sydney Basin

Threats

Habitat loss and fragmentation due to urban development.
Habitat degradation resulting from altered hydrology/nutrient levels causing habitat degradation and plant die back.
Too frequent fire impacts species recruitment and survival.

Recovery strategies

A Saving Our Species conservation project is currently being developed for this species and will be available soon. For information on how you can contribute to this species' recovery, see the Activities to assist this species section below.

Activities to assist this species

Install stormwater control mechanisms to prevent off-site impacts from adjacent development.
Preclude stock from habitat supporting the endangered population by fencing off these areas.
Protect and actively manage the population through covenants, fencing and the preparation/implementation of site-specific vegetation management plans.
Improve vegetative connectivity within and between sub-populations through revegetation/regeneration programs.
Restore natural drainage conditions.
Monitor population health and numbers for any changes.

Information sources

Brooker, M. and Kleinig, D.A. (1999) Field guide to eucalypts, Volume 1: South-eastern Australia. 2nd edn. Blooming Books, Hawthorn.
Harden, G.J. (ed.) (2002) Flora of New South Wales. Volume 2, Revised Edition. UNSW, Sydney.
NSW Scientific Committee (2003) Eucalyptus parramattensis subsp. parramattensis population, Wyong and Lake Macquarie LGAs - Endangered population determination - final. DEC (NSW), Sydney.