Development of a conservation strategy for the Green and Golden Bell FrogLitoria aureain the Illawarra Region of New South Wales

1999 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 376-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ross Goldingay ◽  
Ben Lewis
Keyword(s):  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
South Wales

Determining the distribution of Koala habitat across a shire as a basis for conservation: a case study from Port Stephens, New South Wales

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Lunney ◽  
Stephen Phillips ◽  
John Callaghan ◽  
Dionne Coburn
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
New South ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Faecal Pellets ◽  
Remnant Vegetation ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Government Planning ◽  
Port Stephens

The Australian National Koala Conservation Strategy recognizes the importance of conserving Koalas in their existing habitat, particularly through the integration of Koala conservation into local government planning (ANZECC 1998). The aim of this study was to define, rank and map the distribution of Koala habitat in Port Stephens Shire, New South Wales. The procedure was to merge the results of two independent survey techniques, each of which was interpreted using a vegetation map specifically prepared for this study. A field survey used a plot-based sampling protocol to determine tree species preferences based on the presence/absence of Koala faecal pellets. Data were obtained on 8 764 trees comprising 19 eucalypt and 12 non-eucalypt species. A high-profile community survey obtained 2 756 Koala records. Koala habitat maps from both survey methods were examined as overlapping GIS layers. Combined Koala habitat categories were then devised, ranked and mapped across the Shire. This study provides a practical and repeatable means of identifying and conserving Koala habitat in existing remnant vegetation over which local government has planning jurisdiction.

Habitat requirements of the squirrel glider (Petaurus norfolcensis) and associated possums and gliders on the New South Wales central coast

2003 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 291 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. Smith ◽  
M. Murray
Keyword(s):  
New South ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Average Density ◽  
Coastal Development ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Habitat Requirements ◽  
Private Land ◽  
Central Coast ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Squirrel Glider

One of the largest known populations of the threatened squirrel glider occurs in the Wyong and Lake Macquarie regions of the New South Wales central coast. A study of the habitat requirements and density of this population was undertaken as a component in a broader study to develop a regional conservation strategy for the species. The squirrel glider was found to be widespread at an estimated average density of 0.39 animals ha–1. It was most abundant in forests and woodlands with an overstorey of winter-flowering eucalypts (Corymbia maculata, Eucalyptus robusta, Eucalyptus tereticornis) or an understorey of winter-flowering banksias (Banksia spinulosa) or pinnate-leaved acacias (Acacia irrorata). The highest estimated density (0.7 ha–1) occurred in associations of scribbly gum (Eucalyptus haemastoma or racemosa), smooth-barked apple (Angophora costata) and red bloodwood (Corymbia gummifera) with an understorey of Banksia spp and Xanthorrhoea spp. The lowest estimated densities occurred in forests with an understorey dominated by casuarinas or non-pinnate acacias and in stunted, low (<17 m high) forest and woodland close to the coast. The abundance of all possums and gliders increased significantly with canopy height, canopy cover, the number of mature and old-growth trees and the number of trees with hollows. Preferred habitat of the squirrel glider in this region occurs predominantly on freehold land where it is threatened by clearing for coastal development. Implementation of planning provisions to protect squirrel glider habitat on private land will be necessary to maintain the existing regional population.

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