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12. West of Woodanilling Great
Southern Woodanilling Shire of Woodanilling Road Reserve Shire of Woodanilling 13. East of Aldersyde Great
Southern Brookton Shire of Brookton Reserve (gravel pit)
Shire of Brookton 14a. South of Pingelly Great
Southern
Cuballing Conservation Commission of WA
Conservation of Flora and Fauna DEC 14b. South of Pingelly Great Southern
Cuballing Conservation Commission of WA
Conservation of Flora and Fauna DEC 14c. South of Pingelly Great Southern Cuballing Conservation Commission of WA Conservation of Flora and Fauna DEC
15. North of Kojonup Great
Southern Woodanilling MRWA Road Reserve
MRWA 16. SE of Armadale Perth Hills Armadale Land and
Forests Commission State Forest DEC
Note: Populations in bold text are considered to be important populations, MRWA = Main Roads Western Australia.
Research conducted into the reproductive biology and ecology of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis by Yates and Ladd (2005) found that insect visitors to the taxon included wasps, bees, flies, beetles and butterflies. The diversity of insect visitors to flowers, rates of pollination, and seed production were equal or greater for small populations on road reserves compared with the larger populations in conservation reserves.
Yates and Ladd (2005) also concluded that seeds of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis remained dormant in the soil for at least 30 months. Germination of soil-stored seed was stimulated by the use of smoke. Adult plants were killed by fire but mass recruitment from soil-stored seed occurred in the first and second winters following. Seedling survival depended on water availability, nutrient levels and grazing pressure. Fire suppression may adversely affect the Verticordia as most populations are declining
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Recovery Plan for Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis and cannot recover without the occurrence of fire. Small, fragmented populations however, are more affected by weeds which are also abundant after fire, thereby outweighing any positive effects of fire without intervention management.
Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis was declared as Rare Flora under the Western Australian Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 on 25 September 1987 and is currently ranked Vulnerable in WA against IUCN (2001) criteria. The subspecies is listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act 1999) as Endangered. The main threats to the subspecies are insecure land tenure, road maintenance activities, weed invasion, poor recruitment, inappropriate fire regimes, grazing, trampling, feral pigs, Phytophthora dieback, powerline maintenance, salinity, farming activities and gravel extraction.
Insecure land tenure. The majority of populations are found on land tenure that is not consistent with conservation and is of poor and deteriorating quality.
grading, chemical spraying, construction of drainage channels and the mowing/maintenance of roadside vegetation. Several of these actions also encourage weed invasion.
Weeds suppress early plant growth by competing for soil moisture, nutrients and light. They also increase the fire hazard due to the easy ignition of high fuel loads, which are produced annually by many grass weed species.
Poor recruitment has been observed in all populations, possibly due to a reduction of fire or other factors that may influence reproduction.
fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis germinate following fire, occasional fires are needed for reproduction, however, the soil seed bank would rapidly be depleted if fires recurred before regenerating or juvenile plants reached maturity. Fire may facilitate weed invasion and should be followed up with appropriate weed control.
Populations 3, 4, 7, 8, 13 and 14. As well as directly grazing Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis, the animals impact on the habitat by potentially spreading dieback and also by digging, trampling and breaking foliage. An increased nutrient level in the soil from droppings is likely and may encourage weed invasion. Grazing would have an impact on the establishment of young plants of V. fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis thereby limiting natural recruitment.
subspecies and its habitat when digging in search of food. They can also introduce weed seeds and nutrients. Soil disturbance also encourages the establishment of weeds.
in susceptible plants dying of drought stress, is a threat to Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis. Although it is not known if the pathogen is prevalent in the area of populations, the subspecies is considered to be susceptible to the pathogen.
Powerline maintenance is a potential threat to Populations 2 and 3. Disturbance during maintenance may encourage weed invasion and also directly damage plants. Western Power has been notified of the populations.
Salinity is a potential threat to Population 3. The vegetation in the reserve where the subspecies occurs is being impacted by salinity with EM38 readings ranging from 52 to 92 (slightly saline). It is not known how Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis will respond to changes in soil salt levels.
Part of Population 4 is located near a property gate and maintenance may damage the population.
7 Recovery Plan for Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis Herbicide and fertilizer applied on properties adjacent to Populations 4 and 12 have the potential to drift onto the road reserve.
may be damaged or completely removed during this process, and the risk of increasing the spread of dieback disease through the area is increased. Gravel extraction is also a potential risk to Subpopulation 8c as the area is a possible future source of gravel for the Shire.
The intent of this plan is to provide actions that will deal with immediate threats to Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis. Although climate change may have a long-term effect on the subspecies, actions taken directly to prevent the impact of climate change are beyond the scope of this plan.
Land Status Year / No. of plants Current Condition Threats 1. West of Woodanilling Shire Road Reserve 1984
1987 1991
1996 1998
1999 53
17 13
11 4 [1]
6 [2] Poor
Weeds, road maintenance 2. West of Woodanilling Shire Road Reserve 1984
1987 1988
1991 1996
1997 1998
1999 20
7 10
0 0 0 0 0 Population extinct Road maintenance, weeds, powerline maintenance 3. South of Arthur River Nature Reserve 1987
1991 1994
1996 1998
1999 2000
1 28
6 3 [2]
4 (1) 3 [1]
0 [4] Poor
Powerline maintenance, salinity, weeds, grazing, trampling 4. SE of Aldersyde Shire Road Reserve 1993
1995 1997
1998 2005
50 46
83 (7) 83
61 Poor
Road maintenance, farming activities, grazing (rabbits), weeds 5a. NE of Kojonup Shire Road Reserve 1992
1996 1999
2 2 0 Poor Road maintenance, weeds 5b. NE of Kojonup Private
Property 1999
2000 2001
95 100
25 Healthy 6. East of Narrogin Shire Road Reserve 1992
1995 1997
2003 17
13 1 0 Poor Road maintenance, weeds 7a. SE of Aldersyde Shire Road Reserve 1995
1996 1998
100 (230) 330
796+ Healthy
Road maintenance, weeds, grazing (rabbits) 7b. SE of Aldersyde Nature
Reserve 1995
1998 2 305+ Healthy Grazing (rabbits) 8a. Aldersyde Shire Road Reserve 1995
1996 1998
2005 0 1 0 0 Disturbed Road maintenance, weeds, grazing (rabbits) 8b. West of Aldersyde Shire Road Reserve 1997
1998 40
40 Moderate Road maintenance, weeds 8c. West of Aldersyde Shire 1995
23 Healthy
Weeds, grazing, gravel extraction
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27 2 [1]
8d. West of Aldersyde Shire
Reserve 1995
1998 2005
17 10
12 [2] Healthy Weeds, grazing 8e. West of Aldersyde Shire Reserve
1999 2005
43 30
Healthy Weeds, grazing
9. West of Brookton Water
Reserve 1970 0
Population extinct
Phytophthora dieback 10. NE of North Bannister State Forest 2000 2003
757 (100+) 10040
Healthy 11. NE of North Bannister State Forest 2000 2003
2000+ (2000+) 19120
Healthy 12. West of Woodanilling Shire Road Reserve 1999
2005 185 (6)
77 [5] Moderate Road maintenance, weeds, farming activities 13. East of Aldersyde Shire
Reserve (Gravel pit) 2005 0
Road maintenance, weeds, grazing, gravel extraction 14a. South of Pingelly Nature
Reserve 2001 482 Healthy
14b. South of Pingelly Nature Reserve
2001 12 Healthy
Phytophthora dieback 14c. South of Pingelly Nature Reserve
2004 110+ (9) [1] Healthy
15. North of Kojonup MRWA Road
Reserve 2003 10
Moderate Road
maintenance 16. SE of Armadale State Forest 2009 5000+ Healthy
Feral pigs
Note: * = total for both subpopulations, ( ) = number of seedlings, [ ] = number dead, MRWA = Main Roads Western Australia.
Section 1 provides details of current and possible future threats. Actions for development and/or land clearing in the immediate vicinity of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis may require assessment.
Action ly result in a significant impact on the specie
s that could result in any of the following may potential
s: habitat
Damage or destruction of occupied or potential
Alteration of the local surface hydrology or drainage of occupi Reduction in population size of any population
Habitat critical to the survival of the species, and important populations
It is considered that the habitat for populations 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 16 is critical to the survival of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis and that these populations are important populations. Habitat critical to the survival of V. fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis includes the area of occupancy of these populations, areas of similar habitat surrounding these populations (these providing potential habitat for population expansion and for pollinators), additional occurrences of similar habitat that may contain undiscovered populations of the subspecies or be suitable for future translocations, and the local catchment of these populations for the surface and/or groundwater that maintains the habitat of the subspecies.
9 Recovery Plan for Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis Benefits to other species or ecological communities
Recovery actions implemented to improve the quality or security of the habitat of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis will also improve the status of other rare species and associated native vegetation. Four Declared Rare Flora (DRF) species and 15 Priority flora taxa occur within 500 m of V. fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis. These taxa are listed in the table below:
fimbrilepis Species name Conservation Status (WA) Conservation Status (EPBC Act 1999) Banksia ionthocarpa subsp. chrysophoenix DRF (CR) Endangered
DRF (CR) Critically Endangered
DRF (EN) Endangered
DRF (VU) Vulnerable
Priority 2 -
Priority 2 -
Priority 2 -
Priority 2 -
Priority 2 -
Priority 3 -
Priority 3 -
Priority 3 -
Priority 3 -
Priority 3 -
Priority 3 -
Priority 3 -
Priority 3 -
Priority 4 -
Priority 4 -
Priority 4 - For a description of the Priority categories see Atkins (2009). Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis at Subpopulation 5b occurs within one kilometre of a Priority Ecological Community (PEC). This PEC is described as Claypans with mid dense shrublands of Melaleuca lateritia over herbs.
near Community Name Conservation status (WA) Conservation Status (EPBC Act 1999) Claypans with dense shrublands of Melaleuca lateritia over herbs Priority 1 - For a description of the PEC categories see DEC (2007) International obligations
This plan is fully consistent with the aims and recommendations of the Convention on Biological Diversity, ratified by Australia in June 1993, and will assist in implementing Australia’s responsibilities under that Convention. The subspecies is listed under Appendix II in the United Nations Environment Program World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), however this plan does not affect Australia’s obligations under any other international agreements.
A search of the Department of Indigenous Affairs Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register has identified two sites of Aboriginal significance in the areas of Populations 3 and 7. These sites are listed as Measles Bridge Camp (#19933) a historical camp (open, no restrictions) and Nalya/Brookton (#5718) man-made structure (open, no restrictions).
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Input and involvement has been sought through the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council (SWALSC) and Department of Indigenous Affairs to determine if there are any issues or interests. As this is not expected to be completed before adoption of the Recovery plan, further consultation has been included as a recovery action to ensure there has been Indigenous engagement in relation to the recovery actions proposed in this plan.
Subpopulation 5b occurs on private property; and Population 13 occurs on land where gravel is extracted and the protection of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis may potentially affect development on these sites. Two sites of Aboriginal significance also occur in the areas of Populations 3 and 7 and recovery actions may potentially impact on Indigenous interests.
Affected interests are relevant Indigenous groups, local Shires, Western Power, Main Roads WA, Department of Water and private landholders.
Evaluation of the Plan’s Performance
The DEC in conjunction with the Swan Region Threatened Flora and Communities Recovery Team (SRTFCRT) and Great Southern Region Threatened Flora Recovery Team (GSRTFRT) will evaluate the performance of this plan. In addition to annual reporting on progress and evaluation against the criteria for success and failure, the plan will be reviewed following four years of implementation.
RECOVERY OBJECTIVE AND CRITERIA
The objective of this Recovery Plan is to abate identified threats and maintain or enhance in situ populations to ensure the long-term preservation of the subspecies in the wild.
has increased by ten percent or more over the term of the plan.
has decreased by ten percent or more over the term of the plan.
ACTIONS
Relevant stakeholders have been made aware of the existence of this subspecies and its locations. These notifications detail the current status of the species as Declared Rare Flora (DRF) and the associated legal obligations in regards to their protection.
Declared Rare Flora (DRF) markers have been installed at Populations 1, 2, 4, 6 and 12 and Subpopulations 5a and 5b. These serve to alert people working in the vicinity to the presence of the DRF and the need to avoid work that may damage plants or their habitat. Dashboard stickers and posters describing the significance of DRF markers have been produced and distributed.
In July 1998, 150 plants of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis were translocated into a proposed Timber Reserve near Beaufort (Bone and Graham 1998). All plants were grown from cuttings taken from five plants in Population 3 and grown by the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA). The
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Recovery Plan for Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis translocation was conducted on an experimental basis and has provided information about effective techniques for future translocations. Three treatments were tested: water, mulch and control (no watering or mulching). The number of surviving plants, height, crown width, reproductive state, number of inflorescences and follicles, and general health are being monitored. By March 1999, 56 of 150 introduced plants (37.3%) were dead. The least number of deaths (26%) were in watered plants and the most (44%) were in mulched plants. In March 2004, only five plants were still alive. Native grass had re- established at the site along with wild oats and veldt grass.
Weed control trials were conducted by DEC Katanning District at Population 1 following an uncontrolled fire in 1990. The population, located on a road reserve, was heavily infested with Veldt grass (Ehrharta longiflora) and the grass-selective herbicide, Fusilade ® , was applied twice per year from 1993 to 1996. Initially, a smaller area of 200m 2 was sprayed covering eight Verticordia plants. Then in 1994, the trial was expanded to include the whole population. During the three years of the trial, no detrimental effects were noted on any Verticordia plants. Although a reduction in grass mass was observed other bulbous and broadleaf weeds, which Fusilade ® did not control, replaced them. Also Guildford grass (Romulea rosea) became abundant.
In 1997, Robert Buehrig conducted surveys for new populations of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis. Over 40 waypoints were visited from Aldersyde southward to Woodanilling but no new populations were found (Buehrig 1997).
In 2009, a new population of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis was found south east of Armadale by Fred and Jean Hort.
Some 31,535 Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis seeds collected between 1996 and 2004 are stored in DEC’s Threatened Flora Seed Centre at –18 C and 4C (Table 5). The TFSC test the viability of the seed and the initial germination rate was found to range from 29 to 92%, averaging 53% (A. Cochrane unpublished data).
24 January 1996 6 670
38 24 January 1996 4 2988
92 24 January 1996 7 5242
86 20 February 1996 4 1945
48 20 February 1996 7 2437
39 20 February 1996 8 723
64 2 March 1997 7 3462
77 2 March 1997 4 1228
62 2 March 1997 8 227
30 20 January 1998 4 946
29 21 January 1998, 3 February 1998, 2 February 1998 1 228
35 4 February 1998 7 5255
83 4 February 1998 8 405
38 9 February 2000 5 488
31 11 February 2000 10 668
38 12 February 2004 14 4623
Test not complete
A further collection of approximately 9.6 g of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis seed from 20 plants at Subpopulation 7b was made in January 2000 by DEC’s Colin Yates. The seed was forwarded to the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) for storage.
Cutting material from Population 3 was collected in 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 and forwarded to the BGPA at Kings Park for propagation. Of the 3,061 propagules (eight from graftings; 3,053 from cuttings), 702 struck, with an average propagation rate of approximately 25%. The majority of the
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Recovery Plan for Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis material grown between 1999 and 2000 was used for a translocation with the remainder since dying. The only living specimens currently at Kings Park are two plants, approximately 12 months old, which were germinated by the TFSC from seed collected at Population 14 on February 2004.
Staff from DEC’s Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts regularly monitor populations. The SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT are overseeing the implementation of this recovery plan and will include information on progress in their annual report to DEC’s Corporate Executive and funding bodies.
Where recovery actions occur on lands other than those managed by DEC, permission has been or will be sought from appropriate owners/land managers prior to recovery actions being undertaken. The following recovery actions are generally in order of descending priority, influenced by their timing over the life of the plan. However this should not constrain addressing any of the actions if funding is available and other opportunities arise.
The SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT will continue to oversee the implementation of recovery actions for Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis and will include information on progress in their annual report to DEC's Corporate Executive and funding bodies.
Coordinate recovery actions Responsibility: DEC (Swan Region and Great Southern District) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT
$6,000 per year 2. Stimulate germination
germinate well following smoke water treatment or fire. Further treatments will be undertaken at senescing populations. Records will need to be maintained for future research. Any disturbance trials will need to be undertaken in conjunction with weed control.
germination
DEC (Science Division, Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT
$7,000 in years 1 and 3, $2,000 in years 2, 4 and 5
DRF markers are required at Population 15 and need to be replaced at Population 4. Action: Install DRF markers or replace where necessary Responsibility: DEC (Great Southern District) through the GSDTFRT Cost: $3,000 in year 1
Weeds are a major threat to most populations and control is required. The following tasks will be undertaken:
1. Determine which weeds are present and map them. 2.
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subsp. fimbrilepis plants when weeds first emerge. 4.
Revegetation with site-specific species is required (in Autumn) to maintain low weed levels. 5.
Monitor the success of the treatment on weed death, and the tolerance of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis and associated native plant species to the treatment. 6.
fimbrilepis plants and associated species.
Undertake weed control and follow up with additional control if required
DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT
$6,000 per year, as required
Dieback hygiene (outlined in CALM 2003 (now DEC)) will be followed for activities such as installation and maintenance of firebreaks and when walking into populations in wet soil conditions. Purpose built signs advising of the dieback risk and high conservation values of the sites will be installed where required. Action: Maintain disease hygiene Responsibility: DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT
$2,000 per year
Monitoring of factors such as weed invasion, habitat degradation, hydrology (including salinity), population stability (expansion or decline), pollinator activity, seed production, recruitment, and longevity is essential. The populations will be inspected and an accurate location recorded.
populations Responsibility: DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT
$10,000 per year
Once gravel extraction has finished at the site, disturbed areas in the habitat containing Population 13 should be deep ripped and allowed to regenerate naturally. Action: Rehabilitate habitat
Responsibility: DEC (Great Southern District) through the GSDTFRT Cost: $5,000 in first year
Although a large number of seeds have been collected, the subspecies is not well represented in the seed store. The germination rate for most of the seed collected is relatively low so the actual number of germinants that can be produced is also quite low. Populations 10, 11 and 16 will be the priority for seed collection as they account for a large percentage of known plants.
Collect seed and other material to preserve genetic diversity
14 Recovery Plan for Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis Responsibility: DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts, TFSC), BGPA through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT
per
year
Implement rabbit control where necessary
The level of threat posed by rabbits in Populations 4, 7, 8, 13 and 14 appears to vary from year to year. When monitoring ascertains the threat is high, control measures may be required. Control should be undertaken in summer when less green feed is available as an alternative food source.
Implement rabbit control where necessary Responsibility: DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT; relevant land managers
$7,000 in years 1, 3 and 5
Feral pigs can damage threatened flora and its habitat when digging in search of food. Pigs can also introduce weed seeds and nutrients and the soil disturbance encourages establishment of weeds. Feral pig activity has been recorded at Population 16 and control may be necessary.
Implement feral pig control where necessary Responsibility: DEC (Perth Hills District) through the SRTFCRT Cost: $5,000 per
year
Develop and implement a fire response strategy
Fire will be prevented from occurring in the habitat of populations, except where it is being used experimentally as a recovery tool. A fire response strategy will be developed that recommends fire frequency, intensity, season, and control measures.
Develop and implement a fire response strategy Responsibility: DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT
$10,000 in first year and $2,000 in subsequent years
It is recommended that areas of potential habitat be surveyed for the presence of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis during its flowering period between July and December.
All surveyed areas will be recorded and the presence or absence of the subspecies documented to increase survey efficiency and reduce unnecessary duplicate surveys. Where possible, volunteers from the local community, Landcare groups, wildflower societies and naturalists clubs will be encouraged to be involved.
Conduct further surveys
DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT
$5,000 in years 1, 3 and 5
DEC will investigate the possibility of land containing populations of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis being declared as reserves.
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Achieve long-term protection of habitat Responsibility: DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts, Land Unit); Department of Planning (DoP); Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP), through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT Cost: $3,000 per year
Although habitat critical to the survival of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis is alluded to in Section 1, it has not yet been mapped. If additional populations are located, then habitat critical to their survival will also be determined and mapped.
Map habitat critical to the survival of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis Responsibility: DEC (SCB, Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT
$6,000 in year 2
Staff from DEC’s Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts will liaise with relevant land managers to ensure that populations of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis are not accidentaly damaged or destroyed. Indigenous consultation will also take place to determine if there are any issues or interests in areas that are habitat for V. fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis.
Liaise with relevant land managers and Indigenous groups
DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT
$2,000 per year
The importance of biodiversity conservation and the protection of Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis will be promoted to the public. This will be achieved through an information campaign using local print and electronic media and by setting up poster displays. An information sheet that includes a description of the plant, its habitat type, threats and management actions, and photos will be produced. Formal links with local naturalist groups and interested individuals will also be encouraged.
awareness Responsibility: DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts, SCB, Strategic Development and Corporate Affairs Division) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT
$4,000 in year 1 and $2,000 in years 2-5
If Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis is still listed as Threatened in WA under IUCN (2001) at the end of the five-year term (WA) of this recovery plan, the need for further recovery actions, or a review will be undertaken and a revised plan prepared if necessary.
Review the plan and assess the need for further recovery actions Responsibility: DEC (SCB, Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT
$3,000 in year 5
16 Recovery Plan for Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis Total Other: $13,000 Total External Funding: $112,500 Total Costs: $298,000 Table 6. Summary of Recovery Actions Recovery Action Priority Responsibility Completion Date Coordinate recovery actions High DEC (Swan Region and Great Southern District) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT Ongoing
Stimulate germination High
DEC (Science Division, Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT 2015
Install DRF markers or replace where necessary High DEC (Great Southern District) through the GSDTFRT 2011
Undertake weed control and follow up with additional control if required High DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT Ongoing
Maintain disease hygiene High
DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT Ongoing Monitor populations High DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT Ongoing
Rehabilitate habitat High
DEC (Great Southern District) through the GSDTFRT
2011 Collect seed and other material to preserve genetic diversity High
DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts, TFSC), BGPA through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT 2015
Implement rabbit control where necessary High DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT; relevant land managers Ongoing Implement feral pig control where necessary High
DEC (Perth Hills District) through the SRTFCRT Ongoing
Develop and implement a fire management strategy High DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT Developed by 2011 with implementation ongoing Conduct further surveys High DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT Ongoing
Achieve long-term protection of habitat
High DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts, Land Unit); Department of Planning (DoP); Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP), through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT Ongoing
Map habitat critical to the survival of Eremophila glabra subsp. chlorella High
DEC (SCB, Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT 2012 Liaise with relevant land managers and Indigenous groups High
DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT Ongoing Promote awareness Medium DEC (Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts, SCB, Strategic Development and Corporate Affairs Division) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT Ongoing
Review the plan and assess the need for further recovery actions Medium DEC (SCB, Perth Hills and Great Southern Districts) through the SRTFCRT and GSDTFRT 2015
4. TERM OF PLAN
This IRP will operate from December 2010 to November 2015 but will remain in force until withdrawn or replaced. If the taxon is still ranked Vulnerable (IUCN) by the WA Government after five years, the need for further recovery actions and an update of the IRP will be assessed.
In accordance with the provisions of the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity
The recovery plan must be reviewed at intervals of not longer than 5 years.
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5. REFERENCES
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George, A.S. (1991) New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7 (3): 231–394.
Peduncles 2–4 mm long. Petal lamina 1.3–1.5 mm wide, fimbriate. Staminodes fimbriate across broad apex, one cilium much longer than the others. Recovery Plan for Shy Feather Flower Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp. fimbrilepis SUMMARY OF RECOVERY ACTIONS AND INDICATIVE COSTS Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Recovery Action DEC Other Ext. DEC Other Ext. DEC Other Ext. DEC Other Ext. DEC Other Ext. Coordinate recovery actions 3000 1000 2000 3000 1000 2000 3000 1000 2000 3000 1000 2000 3000 1000 2000 Stimulate germination 5000 2000 1000 1000 5000 2000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Install DRF markers or replace where necessary 1500 1500 Undertake weed control and follow up with additional control if required 3000
3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 Maintain disease hygiene
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Monitor populations
6000
4000 6000 4000 6000 4000 6000 4000 6000 4000 Rehabilitate habitat 5000 Collect seed and other material to preserve genetic diversity 2000 1000 2000 2000 1000 2000 2000 1000 2000 2000 1000 2000 2000 1000 2000 Implement rabbit control where necessary 3500 3500
3500 3500
3500 3500
Implement feral pig control where necessary 3000 2000 3000 2000 3000 2000 3000 2000 3000 2000
Develop and implement a fire response strategy 6000 4000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Conduct further
surveys 3000 1000 1000
3000 1000 1000 Achieve long-term protection of habitat 3000 3000
3000 3000
3000 Map habitat critical to the survival of Verticordia
2000 4000 Liaise with relevant land managers and Indigenous groups 1000
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 Promote
awareness 2000
2000 2000
2000 2000
2000 Review
this IRP
1500 1500
Total 48000 3000 29000 28000 2000 21000 36500 3000 22500 26000 2000 17000 34000 3000 23000 Yearly Total 80,000 51,000 62,000 45,000 60,000 Ext. = External Funding (funding to be sought), Other = funds already contributed by NHT, volunteer input and BGPA in-kind contribution. Total DEC: $172,500 Total Other: $13,000 Total External Funding: $112,500 Total Costs: $298,000 Document Outline
Kataloq: system -> files -> resources -> 0a78054e-2204-49e2-a8b2-bca48db42241 -> files resources -> Littoral Rainforest and Coastal Vine Thickets of Eastern Australia Ecological Community Draft National Recovery Plan resources -> Conservation Management Zones of Australia Eastern Australia Tropical Forests and Woodlands resources -> It is intended that this Plan be implemented over a ten-year period resources -> Magenta Lilly Pilly Syzygium paniculatum resources -> Appendix 4 the responses of native australian plant species to phytophthora cinnamomi resources -> National Recovery Plan Magenta Lilly Pilly Syzygium paniculatum resources -> 1 Introduction 1 1 Background 1 resources -> Syzygium eucalyptoides resources -> Fitzgerald biosphere recovery plan files -> Shy featherflower (Verticordia fimbrilepis subsp fimbrilepis) interim recovery plan Yüklə 263,88 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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