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18 In the LNE, 843 threatened species were recorded (1814 previous reporting period). In addition to these records, 321 sightings of Petauroides volans (greater glider) were made. Examples of species recorded include 18 sightings of the nomadic Pteropus poliocephalus (grey-headed flying-fox), and 16 Mixophyes balbus (stuttering frog) 13 . During one of these surveys for threatened flora and fauna before harvesting in early 2008, a plant thought to be extinct for more than 100 years was recorded in Nundle State Forest. The Forests NSW flora ecologist, confirmed it as most likely being the long-lost Euphrasia arguta. This annual herb reaches a height from 20 to 35 cm and is a partial parasite. The find was confirmed by the South Australia’s Department for Environment and Heritage. The species has been considered extinct, as it has remained unknown for more than a century since it was last recorded, again from Nundle, east of Tamworth, in June 1904. Forests NSW is now developing a conservation management plan for the plant, which was in an area disturbed during fire control activities the previous summer. In the Southern region, 407 threatened species surveys were undertaken, resulting in 62 sightings recorded. Records are in addition to 40 observations of Petauroides volans (greater glider), but include eight observations of Tyto tenebricosa (sooty owl), 25 of Callocephalon fimbriatum (gang-gang cockatoo) and 1 observation of Miniopterus schreibersii oceanensis (eastern bent-wing bat). Two hundred and five threatened species observations were recorded in Eden region, including 41 observations of Petaurus australis (yellow-bellied glider), 23 Potorous tridactylus (long-nosed potoroo), 12 Petaurides volans (greater glider), 15 Isoodon obesulus obesulus (southern brown bandicoot), 1 Pachycephala olivacea (olive whistler) and 90 Xanthomyza phrygia (regent honeyeater). Figure 2-1B: Forests NSW threatened species survey results – all regions * Monitoring for the Southern region began in 2002–2003. ** For clarity reasons 2004/2005 figures do not include records for Macrozamia johnsonii (11 768 individuals in UNE) or Euphrasia ciliolata (11 350 individuals in the LNE). In subsequent years only 70 individuals of Euphrasia ciliolata were recorded. The high numbers recorded in 2004/2005 are likely to be a result of targeted surveys. From 2005–2006, data for the UNE and LNE and Southern regions have been obtained from Forests NSW biodata system as opposed to SEEDS. Biodata provides a more comprehensive list of threatened species recorded than SEEDS. For Eden region data continues to be supplied from SEEDS at this stage. Forests NSW is in the process of reviewing SEEDS with the aim of linking the biodata and SEEDS systems for more comprehensive reporting outcomes in the future. Source: Forests NSW data 13 Figure for stuttering frog includes tadpole numbers. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS
Species management measures Indicator 1.3: Management measures in place to maintain species extent and abundance (interim for the first 5 years of Agreement) (Eden region) For DECC, 67% of responding parks in the Eden region were implementing plans or comprehensive plans specifically targeting threatened taxa. This was followed by Southern (57%), UNE (56%) and LNE (40%). Data and interpretation This indicator has been reported by DECC for all of the FA regions annually from 2001–2002 until 2004–2005. Data and narrative on species management activity in relation to recovery planning and threat abatement have been provided in past reports. In 2004–2005 and 2006–2007, this indicator was reported by DECC for all regions using data from the SoP qualitative assessment so as to align the two reporting processes. A SoP survey did not take place in 2007–2008 and no other data was collated for this indicator relevant to PWG lands. As a consequence, reporting on this indicator for DECC estate did not occur during the reporting period. Forests NSW and DECC actively participate in cooperative programs, for example on managing bell miner associated dieback (BMAD), which is a forest heath issue affecting forest species extent and abundance in the NSW FA regions. Dieback affected areas are located in the catchments of the major rivers of the North Coast of NSW, including the Tweed, Richmond, Clarence, Macleay and Hastings. Helicopter mapping has indicated that about 20 000 ha of forest in the Toonumbar/Richmond range are affected by BMAD. The BMAD Working Group has developed a BMAD Strategy to provide a coordinated approach to the management of BMAD in north-eastern NSW. In 2008, the Scientific Committee, established by the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, made a Final Determination to list ‘Forest eucalypt dieback associated with over abundant psyllids and bell miners’ as a Key Threatening Process in Schedule 3 of the NPW Act (a copy of the determination can be downloaded from: www.environment.nsw.gov.au) Forests NSW has considered the timber production implications of bell miner associated dieback as its forecasting system incorporates current inventory information that provides the state of growing stock. Inventory plots are located across the landscape and cover a range of conditions including areas affected by eucalypt decline. Measurement of these plots therefore takes into account any loss of volume associated with eucalypt dieback. Because this information is built into the Forests NSW forecasting system, any potential volume loss is reflected in the forecast. NSW FOREST AGREEMENTS AND INTEGRATED FORESTRY OPERATIONS APPROVALS 19
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