National recovery plan for Twelve Threatened Spider-Orchid Caladenia R. Br. Taxa of Victoria and South Australia 2000 - 2004
James A. Todd
Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Victoria
Flora and Fauna Statewide Programs, March 2000
Appendix 1
Relationship between Specific Objectives, Progress Criteria and Actions for the recovery of twelve threatened Caladenia taxa of Victoria and South Australia.
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Specific Objectives (short-term) |
Progress Criteria |
Actions |
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Ensure that all existing populations are protected |
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Determination of the conservation status of taxa in the wild |
1.1 |
Verify and identify populations |
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Establishment of Protected Area Network |
2.1 2.2 2.3 |
Determine key populations Reserve key public land populations Protect key private land sites |
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Increase the numbers of plants of each taxon in the wild |
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Decrease in threats to populations
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3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 |
Control weeds Control animal pests Fire management Control Cinnamon Fungus |
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Establish endangered taxa in cultivation |
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Increase in abundance of each population Identification of key components of biology and ecology
Development of successful propagation techniques and establishment of plants in cultivation |
4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1
6.2 6.3 7.1 7.2 7.3 |
Hand pollinate Harvest and store seed Manage microhabitat Conduct annual censusing
Genetics Seed germination, seedling establishment Isolate and culture mycorrhizal fungus Establish seedlings Maintain database |
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Increase the number of populations in the wild
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Establishment of at least one population of each endangered taxon in a secure area in the wild Increased community involvement in pivotal aspects of recovery
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8.1 8.2
10.2 10.3 |
Select introduction sites Prepare re-introduction plans and establish plants
Expand TORT Action Statement |