Guide of ORCHID SPECIES

Genoplesium insignis (a terrestrial orchid) - endangered species listing
NSW Scientific Committee - final determination The Scientific Committee, established by the Threatened Species Conservation Act, has made a Final Determination to list the terrestrial orchid Genoplesium insignis D.
Jones as an ENDANGERED SPECIES on Part 1 of Schedule 1 of the Act.
The Listing of Endangered Species is provided for by Part 2 of the Act.
Jones, 2001, Six new species and a new combination in Genoplesium (Orchidaceae) from Eastern Australia.
Threats to the species are loss of habitat through development, road and track maintenance and off road driving by 4WDs and trail bikes.
This predisposes the species to declines via stochastic events.
In view of 2, 3 and 4 above the Scientific Committee is of the opinion that Genoplesium insignis is likely to become extinct in nature in New South Wales unless the circumstances and factors threatening its survival or evolutionary development cease to operate, and is therefore eligible for listing as an endangered species.


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Genoplesium vernale (a terrestrial orchid) - vulnerable species listing
NSW Scientific Committee - final determination The Scientific Committee, established by the Threatened Species Conservation Act, has made a Final Determination to list the terrestrial orchid Genoplesium vernale D.
Jones as a VULNERABLE SPECIES on Schedule 2 of that Act.
Listing of Vulnerable Species is provided for by Part 2 of the Act.
The Scientific Committee previously made a Preliminary Determination for this species under the name of Genoplesium vernalis.
Jones, 2001, Six new species and a new combination in Genoplesium (Orchidaceae) from eastern Australia.
Recent surveys during 2000 have found the species at some 28 locations, although several of these are only separated by distances of less than 300 m.
Threats to the species are generally localised and include construction and maintenance of roads, forestry tracks and utility easements.
This predisposes the species to declines via stochastic events.
In view of 2, 3 and 4 above the Scientific Committee is of the opinion that Genoplesium vernale is likely to become endangered unless the circumstances and factors threatening its survival or evolutionary development cease to operate, and is therefore eligible for listing as a vulnerable species.

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