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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 - section 269A - Adoption of State Plans as Recovery Plans (11/04/2005)
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Section 269A
Adoption of State Plans as Recovery Plans
I, IAN GORDON CAMPBELL, Minister for the Environment and Heritage, under section 269A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, hereby adopt as recovery plans for the listed threatened species specified below, the respective plans made by the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Western Australia (or agencies of that State/Territory) specified opposite those listed threatened species:
Australian Capital Territory Recovery Plans (2)
| Listed Threatened Species | Recovery Plan |
|---|---|
| Muehlenbeckia tuggeranong | ACT Government (2004). Recovery Plan for Tuggeranong Lignum (Muehlenbeckia tuggeranong). Environment ACT, Canberra. |
| Gentiana baeuerlenii | ACT Government (2004). Recovery Plan for a sub-alpine herb (Gentiana baeuerlenii). Environment ACT, Canberra. |
New South Wales Recovery Plans (7)
| Listed Threatened Species or Ecological Community | Recovery Plan |
|---|---|
| Caladenia arenaria | NSW Department of Environment and Conservation (2004). Recovery Plan for Caladenia arenaria Fitzg. NSW Department of Environment and Conservation, Hurstville. |
| Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub Endangered Ecological Community | NSW Department of Environment and Conservation (2004). Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub Endangered Ecological Community Recovery Plan. NSW Department of Environment and Conservation, Hurstville.Pursuant to Sub section 269A (7) of the EPBC Act, this plan is adopted with the following modification:the words “such as the transfer of lands to DEC as National Park” are deleted from paragraph 9.2.4. |
| Eidothea hardeniana | NSW Department of Environment and Conservation (2004). Recovery Plan for Eidothea hardeniana, NSW Department of Environment and Conservation, Hurstville. |
| Grevillea beadleana | NSW Department of Environment and Conservation (2004). Recovery Plan for Grevillea beadleana, NSW Department of Environment and Conservation, Hurstville. |
| Grevillea caleyi | NSW Department of Environment and Conservation (2004). Recovery Plan for Grevillea caleyi R. Br. (Proteaceae). NSW Department of Environment and Conservation, Hurstville. |
| Maccullochella ikei | NSW Fisheries (2004). Eastern (Freshwater) Cod (Maccullochella ikei) Recovery Plan. NSW Fisheries, Nelson Bay. |
| Rapanea species A Richmond River | NSW Department of Environment and Conservation (2004). Recovery Plan for Rapanea species A Richmond River, NSW Department of Environment and Conservation, Hurstville. |
Northern Territory Recovery Plan (1)
| Listed Threatened Species | Recovery Plan |
|---|---|
| Isoodon auratus (Golden Bandicoot)Mesembriomys macrurus (Golden-backed Tree-rat) | Palmer, C. Taylor, R. and Burbidge, A. (2003). Recovery plan for the Golden Bandicoot Isoodon auratus and Golden-backed Tree-rat Mesembriomys macrurus 2004 - 2009. Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure Planning and Environment, Darwin. |
Western Australian Recovery Plan (8)
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width:483.15pt; border:0.75pt solid #000000; border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="width:165.6pt; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:center; font-size:11pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Listed Threatened Species</span></p></td><td style="width:295.2pt; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="text-align:center; font-size:11pt"><span style="font-weight:bold">Recovery Plan</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:165.6pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Header"><span style="font-style:italic">Conospermum densiflorum </span><span>subsp.</span><span style="font-style:italic"> unicephalatum </span><span></span><span>(One-headed Smokebush)</span></p></td><td style="width:295.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-left:17.1pt; text-indent:-13.5pt"><span style="font-size:11pt">Pattern, J. and Broun, G. (2004). One-Headed Smokebush (</span><span style="font-style:italic">Conospermum densiflorum </span><span>subsp.</span><span style="font-style:italic"> Unicephalatu) </span><span style="font-size:11pt">Interim Recovery Plan 2004-2009. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:165.6pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Header"><span style="font-style:italic">Daviesia bursarioides </span><span>(</span><span>Three Springs Daviesia)</span></p></td><td style="width:295.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-left:18pt; text-indent:-14.4pt"><span style="font-size:11pt">Stack, G., Broun, G., and English, V. (2004). </span><span>Three Springs Daviesia</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span><span>(</span><span style="font-style:italic">Daviesia bursarioides</span><span>)</span><span style="font-style:italic"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt">Interim Recovery Plan 2004-2009. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:165.6pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Header"><span style="font-style:italic">Drummondita ericoides</span><span> (Moresby Range Drummondita)</span></p></td><td style="width:295.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-left:18pt; text-indent:-14.4pt; font-size:11pt"><span>Stack, G., Chant, A., and English, V. (2004). </span><span>Moresby Range Drummondita (</span><span style="font-style:italic">Drummondita ericoides</span><span>) Interim Recovery Plan 2004-2009. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:165.6pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Header"><span style="font-style:italic">Eucalyptus crucis </span><span>subsp</span><span style="font-style:italic">. praecipua</span><span> (Paynes Find Mallee)</span></p></td><td style="width:295.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-left:22.05pt; text-indent:-22.05pt; font-size:11pt"><span>Stack, G., Chant, A., and English, V. (2004). </span><span>Paynes Find Mallee (</span><span style="font-style:italic">Eucalyptus crucis </span><span>subsp</span><span style="font-style:italic">. praecipua</span><span>) Interim Recovery Plan 2004-2009.</span><span> </span><span>Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:165.6pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Header" style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-style:italic">Eucalyptus dolorosa</span><span> (Dandaragan Mallee)</span></p></td><td style="width:295.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-left:18pt; text-indent:-14.4pt; font-size:11pt"><span>Stack, G., Broun, G., and English, V. (2004). </span><span>Dandaragan Mallee (</span><span style="font-style:italic">Eucalyptus dolorosa</span><span>)</span><span style="font-style:italic"> </span><span>Interim Recovery Plan 2004-2009. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:165.6pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Header" style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-style:italic">Patersonia spirafolia</span><span> (Spiral Flag)</span></p></td><td style="width:295.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-left:18pt; text-indent:-14.4pt; font-size:11pt"><span>Stack, G., Broun, G. (2004). </span><span>Spiral Flag (</span><span style="font-style:italic">Patersonia spirafolia</span><span>) </span><span>Interim</span><span> </span><span>Recovery Plan 2004-2009. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:165.6pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Header" style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-style:italic">Verticordia hughanii</span><span> (Hughan’s Featherflower)</span><span></span></p></td><td style="width:295.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-left:18pt; text-indent:-14.4pt; font-size:11pt"><span>Patten, J., Brunt, K., and, Luu, R. (2004). </span><span>Hughan’s Featherflower </span><span>(</span><span style="font-style:italic">Verticordia hughanii</span><span>) </span><span>Interim Recovery Plan 2004-2009.</span><span> Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:165.6pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-right:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Header" style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-style:italic">Verticordia Staminosa </span><span>subsp</span><span style="font-style:italic">. cylindracea </span><span>Var</span><span style="font-style:italic">. cylindracea</span><span> (Granite Featherflower)</span></p></td><td style="width:295.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-left:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p style="margin-left:18pt; text-indent:-14.4pt; font-size:11pt"><span>Patten, J., Kershaw, K., and, Loudon, B. (2004). </span><span>Granite Featherflower (</span><span style="font-style:italic">Verticordia Staminosa </span><span>subsp</span><span style="font-style:italic">. cylindracea </span><span>Var</span><span style="font-style:italic">. cylindracea</span><span>) Interim Recovery Plan 2004-2009.</span><span> Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.</span></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="width:471.6pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.03pt; padding-left:5.03pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="BodyTextIndent" style="margin-bottom:14pt"><span>Pursuant to Sub section 269A (7) of the EPBC Act, the above eight plans are adopted with the following additional text included as an addendum:</span></p><h2 id="navPoint_4"><span>Critical Habitat</span></h2><p style="font-size:11pt"><span>The plan identifies critical habitat as including areas located a set distance around known populations which contain habitat similar to that in which the species occurs, as well as areas that do not currently contain the species but may have done so in the past.</span><span> </span><span>These areas identified in the plan do not represent areas of critical habitat as defined under section 207A of the EPBC Act.</span></p><p style="font-size:11pt"><span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
The recovery plans will come into force on the date of signing of this instrument.
Dated this 11th day of APRIL 2005.
IAN CAMPBELL
Minister for the Environment and Heritage