THREATENED AND IMPORTANT SPECIES

PRIORITY BS10

Other threatened flora and fauna

In undertaking prioritisation work to determine our regional Priorities for investment in the medium term, 237 species of flora and fauna were assessed due to their IUCN status, Commonwealth or State listing or Tasmanian or regional endemism. There are 18 EPBC-listed threatened species (including Riverbed Wintercress, Basalt Peppercress, Grassland Paperdaisy, Scrambling Groundfern and several heath species) and another 33 species that are listed as “marine” species (such as Great White Shark, Subantarctic Fur Seal and Pacific Gull) and State listed species, such as freshwater snails, which were all assessed using the same MCA but are not currently considered regional Priorities. It is acknowledged, however, that there are both emerging threats and unforeseen challenges in the future which will affect the viability and status of many species, many of which are not currently listed, and we have to remain vigilant and nimble enough to adapt to future uncertainty.

outcome

By 2030, a regional threatened species prioritisation has been completed or updated, and an action plan established.

threats

Local threats that can be addressed by NRM actions:

  • Lack of knowledge and understanding of emerging threats
  • Lack of threatened species data for many species – e.g. range, population size, habitat requirements
  • Lack of knowledge and understanding in the community about threatened species

Actions

BS10.a

Review threatened species prioritisation and plan future actions. Adapt to emerging priorities.

implementation

Investment Opportunity

  • Australian Government
  • Tasmanian Government
  • Regional or Local
  • Private or philanthropic

  • Information gathering activities including assessment and mapping of emerging threats, and supporting professional and citizen science flora and fauna surveys
  • Policy and planning activities such as prioritisation of appropriate management actions and locations for investment and engagement planning.
  • Behaviour-change and capacity-building activities – education, awareness and skillbuilding focused on natural values.

Dependent upon types of species and nature of threat but could include local Councils; Government agencies; Aboriginal groups; Landcare, Wildcare and other community groups; Land managers; volunteers; researchers.

Volunteer and citizen science monitoring opportunities.