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Cunninghamia : a Journal of Plant Ecology for Eastern Australia
27 Flora conservation issues at Kinchega National Park, western NSW Tony D. Auld and Andrew J. Denham Auld, Tony D., and Denham, Andrew J. (Biodiversity Research and Management Division, NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, PO Box 1967 Hurstville NSW 2220 email: [email protected]) 2001. Flora conservation issues at Kinchega National Park, western NSW. Cunninghamia 7(1): 27–41. Kinchega National Park reserves significant stands of Eucalyptus largiflorens open woodland on the Darling River floodplain, low open Maireana pyramidata shrubland and Casuarina pauper/Alectryon oleifolius open woodland on dune systems. We identify four key issues for the conservation of flora in Kinchega National Park, western NSW. These are: 1) There is an urgent need to initiate regeneration in a number of long-lived perennial trees and shrubs. Failure to do so will lead to local population declines and extinction in a number of species. Reduction in grazing impacts of rabbits and goats is needed. Some degree of rabbit control has been achieved over the last few years through a combination of the effects of the rabbit calicivirus disease (RCD) and an extensive rabbit control program for the reserve. 2) The need to initiate a water plan of management for the reserve to overcome the problem of changes in water flows, flood periodicity and flood magnitude that have occurred in response to water regulation activities on the Darling River. 3) Management of several threatened species and ecological communities on the reserve, in particular the nationally vulnerable species Acacia carneorum and Solanum karsense. Kinchega NP is the only conservation reserve containing populations of these species and these populations are significant for both species. -
Identifying Climate Refugia for Key Species in New South Wales - Final Report from the Bionode of the NSW Adaptation Hub
Identifying Climate Refugia for Key Species in New South Wales - Final Report from the BioNode of the NSW Adaptation Hub Linda J. Beaumont, John B. Baumgartner, Manuel Esperón-Rodríguez, David Nipperess 1 | P a g e Report prepared for the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage as part of a project funded by the NSW Adaptation Research Hub–Biodiversity Node. While every effort has been made to ensure all information within this document has been developed using rigorous scientific practice, readers should obtain independent advice before making any decision based on this information. Cite this publication as: Beaumont, L. J., Baumgartner, J. B., Esperón-Rodríguez, M, & Nipperess, D. (2019). Identifying climate refugia for key species in New South Wales - Final report from the BioNode of the NSW Adaptation Hub, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. For further correspondence contact: [email protected] 2 | P a g e Contents Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................. 5 Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................................... 6 Glossary ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Executive summary ................................................................................................................................. 8 Highlights -
Riparian Vegetation of the River Murray COVER: Healthy Red Gum in the Kex)Ndrook State Forest Near Barham N.S.W
Riparian Vegetation of The River Murray COVER: Healthy red gum in the Kex)ndrook State Forest near Barham N.S.W. Background, black box silhouette. PHOTO: D. Eastburn ISBN 1 R75209 02 6 RIVER MURRAY RIPARIAN VEGET ION STUDY PREPARED FOR: MURRAY-DARLING BASIN COMMISSION BY: MARGULES AND PARTNERS PTY LTD PAND J SMITH ECOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION FORESTS AND LANDS VICTORIA January 1990 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS The River Murray Riparian Vegetation Survey was initiated by the Murray Darling Basin Commission t9 assessJhe present status ofthe vegetationalong the Murray, to identify causes ofdegradation, and to develop solutions for its rehabilitation and long term stability. The study area was the floodplain of the Murray River and its anabranches, including the Edward-Wakool system, from below Hume Dam to the upper end of Lake Alexandrina. The components of the study were: · Literature Review A comprehensive bibliography was compiled on the floodplain vegeta tion, its environment and the impact ofman's activities. The literature was reviewed and summarised. · Floristic Survey A field survey was carried out, visiting 112 sites throughout the study area and collecting vegetation data from 335 plots. Data collected were the species present, their relative abundance, the condition of the eucalypts, the amount ofeucalypt regeneration and indices ofgrazing pressure. Brief studies were made of the effects of river regulation and salinisation at specific sites. Thirty-seven plant communities were identified from a numerical analyis ofthe floristic survey data. The differences reflect environmental changes both along the river and across the floodplain. The most important factors were identified as soil salinity levels and flooding frequency. -
Nanya Station, Western New South Wales Vegetation, Flora and Fauna
NANYA STATION, WESTERN NEW SOUTH WALES VEGETATION, FLORA AND FAUNA Prepared by Martin E. Westbrooke, Centre for Environmental Management, University of Ballarat Nanya Station, owned and managed by the University of Ballarat was purchased with assistance from the Department of Environment and Heritage. Ongoing management is supported by the Lower Murray Darling Catchment Management Authority FOREWORD 1 FOREWORD This booklet has been prepared as an introduction for visitors to Nanya. Nanya is managed for conservation, research and teaching and affords protection to highly significant environments including two endangered communities and seventeen endangered or vulnerable species. On your visit, please respect these values. NANYA STATION Nanya Station is located in the Scotia country of far western New South Wales and consists of the Nanya Western Lands Pastoral Lease 3281 – Perpetual Leasehold Lot 1244 in Deposited Plan 762778, Parish of Winnebaga, County of Tara. Nanya Homestead complex 2 BACKGROUND The Scotia region has one of the shortest stock grazing histories of western NSW. Along with five other properties, Nanya was created as a pastoral lease in 1927. Previously the area was part of the large Lake Victoria lease and stock grazing occurred only in wet years (Withers 1989). The original lease was taken up by Gordon Cummings in 1927. He first dug a dam near the southeast corner of the property. A larger ground tank and homestead at the site of the present complex was later established. An area around the homestead was cleared and cropped to provide feed for the horses used in digging the earth tanks. The ruins of the original building are located between the shearing shed and Homestead Tank. -
Pdf – Stackhousia
Australasian Plant Conservation Bulletin of the Australian Network for Plant Conservation Inc Volume 25 Number 2 September – November 2016 The National Seed Science Forum 2016 Smoke and fire | The rainforest challenge | Seeds for mine site regeneration | Survival of a critically endangered Pomaderris | Saving Ballantinia | Counting Stackhousia ...and more ANPC INC. MISSION STATEMENT: To promote and improve plant conservation ANPC National Office Australasian Plant Conservation ISSN 1039–6500 GPO Box 1777 Editor Contributing to Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia Paul Adam Australasian Plant Conservation T (02) 6250 9509 | F (02) 6250 9599 Guest Editor Australasian Plant Conservation is a forum for E [email protected] Zoe Knapp information exchange for all those involved in W www.anpc.asn.au Editorial Team plant conservation: please use it to share your Linda Broadhurst, Kate Brown, National Office Staff work with others. Articles, information snippets, Paul Gibson-Roy, Michelle Haby, details of new publications or research, and Martin Driver, Jo Lynch, Carly Westbye Maria Matthes, Carly Westbye, Jo Lynch diary dates are welcome. General articles on any ANPC Committee Layout & Graphic Design plant conservation issue are most welcome. Siobhan Duffy The deadline for the December 2016 – President Linda Broadhurst Australasian Plant Conservation is produced February 2017 issue is 11 November 2016. Vice President Bob Makinson by the ANPC Inc. with assistance from the The special theme for the issue is papers Treasurer Merryl Bradley Australian National Botanic Gardens. from the 11th Australasian Plant Conservation Secretary Melissa Millar Australasian Plant Conservation is printed Conference. If you are intending to submit an on recycled paper. article or wish to discuss possibilities, please Committee Members email the editor, Paul Adam: [email protected] Doug Bickerton, Kate Brown, Copyright Authors are encouraged to submit images with Anne Cochrane, David Coates, Opinions expressed in this publication are those articles or information. -
The Vegetation of the Coonavitra Area, Paroo Darling National Park, Western New South Wales
The vegetation of the Coonavitra area, Paroo Darling National Park, western New South Wales M. Westbrooke, S. Gowans and M. Gibson Centre for Environmental Management, University of Ballarat, PO Box 663 Ballarat, Victoria, 3353, AUSTRALIA. Abstract: The vegetation of Coonavitra area, Paroo Darling National Park (latitude 31°00’–32° 40’S and longitude 142°10’–144°25’E) in north western New South Wales was assessed using intensive quadrat sampling and mapped using extensive ground truthing and interpretation of aerial photograph and Landsat Thematic Mapper satellite images. In the survey 261 vascular plants species including 37 (14%) exotic species, from 50 families were recorded. Eighteen vegetation communities were identified and mapped, the most widespread being Casuarina pauper/Alectryon oleifolius low open woodland, Acacia loderi tall open shrubland, Flindersia maculosa low open woodland and Acacia aneura open-shrubland. Of particular significance are the extensive areas of Acacia loderi and Acacia melvillei tall open shrubland and one of the northernmost occurrences of Eucalyptus socialis tall open shrubland. Many of these communities have been impacted by a history of 150 years of pastoral use. Cunninghamia (2011) 12(1) 7–27 Introduction Detailed surveys and vegetation maps have been completed for the Peery Lake area (Westbrooke et al. 2002; Westbrooke Paroo Darling National Park (lat 31° 00’–32 ° 40’S; long et al. 2003) and the Tilpilly area (Hunter & Fallavollita 142 ° 10’–144 ° 25’E) in north-western New South Wales, 2003). In June and November 2005 an intensive vegetation north-east of the town of Wilcannia (Fig. 1), covers an survey of the Mount Murchison, Wilga and Coonavitra area of approximately 221,000 ha. -
Species List
Biodiversity Summary for NRM Regions Species List What is the summary for and where does it come from? This list has been produced by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (SEWPC) for the Natural Resource Management Spatial Information System. The list was produced using the AustralianAustralian Natural Natural Heritage Heritage Assessment Assessment Tool Tool (ANHAT), which analyses data from a range of plant and animal surveys and collections from across Australia to automatically generate a report for each NRM region. Data sources (Appendix 2) include national and state herbaria, museums, state governments, CSIRO, Birds Australia and a range of surveys conducted by or for DEWHA. For each family of plant and animal covered by ANHAT (Appendix 1), this document gives the number of species in the country and how many of them are found in the region. It also identifies species listed as Vulnerable, Critically Endangered, Endangered or Conservation Dependent under the EPBC Act. A biodiversity summary for this region is also available. For more information please see: www.environment.gov.au/heritage/anhat/index.html Limitations • ANHAT currently contains information on the distribution of over 30,000 Australian taxa. This includes all mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs and fish, 137 families of vascular plants (over 15,000 species) and a range of invertebrate groups. Groups notnot yet yet covered covered in inANHAT ANHAT are notnot included included in in the the list. list. • The data used come from authoritative sources, but they are not perfect. All species names have been confirmed as valid species names, but it is not possible to confirm all species locations. -
Acacia Pendula 9 – Just an Example of the Importance of Our Native Plants, Pre Treatment of Acacia Seed 9 Including Wattles, to Our Wildlife
Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) Inc. ACACIA STUDY GROUP NEWSLETTER Group Leader and Newsletter Editor Seed Bank Curator Bill Aitchison Victoria Tanner 13 Conos Court, Donvale, Vic 3111 Phone (03) 98723583 Email: [email protected] No. 128 March 2015 ISSN 1035-4638 !" " Contents Page From The Leader Dear Members A tradesperson who was recently doing some work at our From the Leader 1 place had cause to get up in the roof cavity, and upon doing From Members and Readers 2 so immediately noted that there was evidence of animal Some Notes From Yallaroo 3 activity up there. This was no surprise to Sue and me, as we Rust Fungi, Endoraecium sp 4 were aware that we have sugar gliders living in the roof. Acacia awestoniana 6 But I was then prompted to look up our reference books to Acacia carneorum 7 check on what these animals eat, and the first food listed New species - Acacia yalwalensis 8 was wattle gum, of which there is no shortage in our garden Acacia pendula 9 – just an example of the importance of our native plants, Pre treatment of Acacia seed 9 including wattles, to our wildlife. Wattle Day at Colac 2015 10 Books 10 I was recently also talking to a friend who is a volunteer Photos of Wattle Places 10 wildlife carer. She usually has a number of ringtail and Seed Bank 11 brushtail possums in her care, and has to provide browse for Study Group Membership 11 these animals. She often uses clippings from wattle trees for this purpose, but she notes that her possums are quite good in differentiating between those species which they like, and those they don’t. -
Evaluating Agroforestry Species and Industries for Lower Rainfall Regions of Southeastern Australia FLORASEARCH 1A
Evaluating agroforestry species and industries for lower rainfall regions of southeastern Australia FLORASEARCH 1A Australia Australia 07-079 Cover CF corrections.indd1 1 14/01/2009 2:12:33 PM Evaluating agroforestry species and industries for lower rainfall regions of southeastern Australia FLORASEARCH 1A Australia A report for the RIRDC / L&WA / FWPA / MDBC Joint Venture Agroforestry Program by Mike Bennell, Trevor J. Hobbs and Mark Ellis January 2009 07-079 Cover CF corrections.indd2 2 14/01/2009 2:12:33 PM © 2008 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. All rights reserved. ISBN 1 74151 4786 2 ISSN 1140-6845 Please cite this report as: Bennell M, Hobbs TJ and Ellis M (2008). Evaluating agroforestry species and industries for lower rainfall regionss of southeastern Australia: FloraSearch1a. Report to the Joint Venture Agroforestry Program (JVAP) and the Future Farm Industries CRC*. RIRDC, Canberra. Publication No. 07/079 Project No. SAR-38A The information contained in this publication is intended for general use to assist public knowledge and discussion and to help improve the development of sustainable regions. You must not rely on any information contained in this publication without taking specialist advice relevant to your particular circumstances. While reasonable care has been taken in preparing this publication to ensure that information is true and correct, the Commonwealth of Australia gives no assurance as to the accuracy of any information in this publication. The Commonwealth of Australia, the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), the authors or contributors expressly disclaim, to the maximum extent permitted by law, all responsibility and liability to any person, arising directly or indirectly from any act or omission, or for any consequences of any such act or omission, made in reliance on the contents of this publication, whether or not caused by any negligence on the part of the Commonwealth of Australia, RIRDC, the authors or contributors. -
Biodiversity Constraints Technical Report
Proposed development of the Silverton Wind Farm, western New South Wales: Stage 2 and powerline route (Broken Hill to Red Cliffs) Biodiversity Constraints Technical Report DRAFT April 2008 Biodiversity Constraints – Stage 2, including power line route Acknowledgements nghenvironmental acknowledges the assistance and contribution of the following people in the preparation of this report: • John Benson • Ian Sluiter • Steven Sass • Shane Priddle nghenvironmental Suite1 216 Carp Street (PO Box 470) Bega NSW 2550 phone (02) 6494 7771 fax (02) 6494 7773 email [email protected] a division of Nicholas Graham Higgs Pty Ltd abn 38 711 349 561 Document Verification Job title: Biodiversity Constraints Technical Report Silverton Stage 2-3 and power line route File Name Tech report - stage 2,3 and powerline.doc Revision Date Prepared by Checked by Approved by Draft January name Kelly Simpson (Project name Nick Graham-Higgs name Nick Graham- 2008 Officer) and Higgs Brooke Marshall (Project Officer) Final April Brooke Marshall (Project 2008 Officer) January i nghenvironmental Biodiversity Constraints – Stage 2, including power line route Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 4 2. THE PROPOSAL ................................................................................. 5 2.1. Stage 2: turbine envelope ........................................................................ 5 2.2. Power line route: Broken Hill to Red Cliffs ............................................ -
Fowlers Gap Biodiversity Checklist Plants Owlers Gap Is Predominantly Chenopod Shrubland but Has a F Diverse and Well-Studied Flora
Fowlers Gap Biodiversity Checklist Plants owlers Gap is predominantly chenopod shrubland but has a F diverse and well-studied flora. The following list was compiled by members of the then Soil Conservation Service of NSW, many of whom authored ‘The Plants of Western New South Wales’. The organisation of Families followed the order in this book but some genera have changed since 1981 and this is reflected in this checklist. Additional plants have been added from the Fowlers Gap collection in the John T Waterhouse Herbarium at the University of NSW. Scientific name Common name 9 Pteridophytes Ferns Family Pteridaceae Cheilanthes lasiophylla Woolly Cloak Fern Family Marsileaceae Marsilea drummondii Common Nardoo Family Ophioglossaceae Ophioglossum lusitanicum Adder’s Tongue Angiosperms Monocots Family Poaceae Grasses Avena fatua Wild Oats Agrostis avenacea Blown Grass Aristida anthoxanthoides Pale Wiregrass Aristida contorta Kerosene Grass Aristida echinata Tall Wiregrass Aristida nitidula Astrebla lappacea Curly Mitchell Grass Astrebla pectinata Barley Mitchell Grass Austrodanthonia setacea Small-flower Wallaby-grass Austrostipa nodosa Austrostipa scrabra Common Wheatgrass Bothriochloa macra Red-leg Grass Bromus arenarius Sand Brome Cenchrus ciliaris Buffel Grass Chloris acicularis Curly Windmill Grass Chloris divaricata Slender Windmill Grass Chloris truncata Windmill Grass Cymbopogon ambiguus Lemon-scented Grass Dactyloctenium radulans Button Grass Dicanthium sericeum Queensland Bluegrass Digitaria brownii Cotton Panic Grass Digitaria -
The Role of Biome Shifts in Lineage Diversification
The Role of Biome Shifts in Lineage Diversification Esther Elizabeth Dale Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate of Philosophy Department of Botany, University of Otago November 2018 II Abstract This thesis examines the role of biomes in lineage diversification. It explores whether biome conservatism, the tendency to remain in ancestral biomes, constrains diversification, and tests whether biome shifts are linked to characteristics of particular biomes, clades or traits. This work focuses on a series of radiations in Australia and New Zealand. Using the hyper-diverse genus Acacia in Australia, Species Distribution Models (SDM) were used to predict distributions and niche traits of 481 species in 19 clades across two biome typologies. Diversification was not constrained to any biomes, with most species (94%) occupying multiple biomes, but diversification was greatest in those biomes currently occupying larger areas. New Zealand groups (Poaceae, Melicytus, Myrsine and Pseudopanax) with small scale radiations (< 25 species) were then investigated in relation to occupancy of the three main biomes (Forest, Open and Alpine). A temporal sequence of biome availability in New Zealand allowed an examination of diversification in the context of the directional transition from forest to more open biomes. A combination of methods including SDM, biogeographical models, and trait measurements of plants grown in a common garden were utilised to explore the importance of biome shifts during diversification, the relationship between trait shifts and biome shifts, and ask if biome conservatism was prevalent in the different clades. Biome conservatism did not constrain diversification in New Zealand lineages. Biome shifts were generally frequent and more closely related to extrinsic biome factors like biome age, biome availability and relative environmental similarity between biomes, rather than to intrinsic features of lineages, such as clade size, diversification rate or age.