Australia State of the Environment Report

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... as a key threat to biodiversity generally, and to threatened species specifically. Almost all states and territories also note that data on ... to Indigenous communities) and carry into the canopy of keystone arid-zone trees such as river red gums ( Eucalyptus camaldulensis ...

Terrestrial plant and animal species: Threatened species lists

2016

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As at December 2015, a total of 480 fauna species (terrestrial and aquatic) were listed under the EPBC Act, including 55 ... in the wild. This reflects an overall increase of 44 species since 2011 ( Figure BIO13 ). The number of nationally listed threatened species has increased for all animal taxa except amphibians. The overall number ...

Terrestrial plant and animal species: Plant species and fungi

2016

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Biodiversity: Species groups

2016

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The distribution of threatened species around Australia provides an indication of current human impacts on native biota. The 2014 data of threatened species listed in the EPBC Act that occur within the coastal zone ... from shore) show the highest density of threatened species on the east coast of Australia, particularly around the urban centres ...

Genetic and species diversity

2016

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... biodiversity have a key role in shaping biodiversity at the species and community levels, the role of these pressures in shaping patterns ... by influencing the ( Banks et al. 2013 ): Genetic and species diversity Genetic and species diversity Greater Darwin Hibiscus ...

Freshwater species and ecosystems

2016

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... trends of freshwater-related ecological processes and key species populations, with grades ranging from very poor with worsening trends ... grades for much of the rest of the country. Freshwater species and ecosystems Freshwater species and ecosystems South West Coast ...

Pests and invasive species

2016

Inland water

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SoE 2011 provided information on the pressure of invasive species, including cane toads ( Rhinella marina , formerly Bufo ... ) and various Weeds of National Significance. Other invasive species exerting pressure on inland waters include pigs and buffalo, redfin ...

Coastal and marine species and ecosystems

2016

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... We provide a high-level summary here. Coastal and marine species and ecosystems Coastal and marine species and ecosystems Murray Darling North East Coast Tasmania Greater ...

Ecological processes and species populations

2016

Inland water

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Assessing water-related ecological processes and species populations further indicates the health of aquatic ecosystems. ... Ecological processes and species populations Ecological processes and species populations South ...

Biodiversity: Threatened species

2016

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The distribution of threatened species around Australia provides an indication of current human impacts on native biota. The 2014 data on threatened species listed in the EPBC Act that occur within the coastal zone ... from shore) show the highest density of threatened species on the east coast of Australia, particularly around the urban centres ...

Biodiversity: Habitat-forming species

2016

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Terrestrial plant and animal species: Mammals

2016

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Terrestrial plant and animal species: Birds

2016

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Terrestrial plant and animal species: Invertebrates

2016

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State and trends of species populations and groups

2016

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State and trends of species populations and groups State and trends of species populations and groups Biodiversity: Threatened species In severe decline due to loss of critical habitat in Australia and ...

State and trends of species and taxa groups

2016, 2011

Marine environment

Assessment summary

State and trends of species and taxa groups State and trends of species and taxa groups This assessment summary has changed it's name since 2011 State and trends of species populations and groups State and trends of marine biodiversity: Species ...

Pressures affecting Antarctic marine species

2016, 2011

Antarctic environment

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Pressures affecting Antarctic marine species Pressures affecting Antarctic marine species Pressures on the marine environment The responses vary among species, and range from increases in metabolic rates (positive effects) to ...

Figure BIO5 Threatened species richness across Australia

2016

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Figure BIO5 Threatened species richness across Australia Figure BIO5 Threatened species richness across Australia Interact with map Download as png Download ... of the Environment and Energy Figure BIO5 Threatened species richness across Australia Urban development ...

State and trends of marine biodiversity: Species Groups

2016

Marine environment

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Fourteen species groups for which information and data were available were assessed for SoE 2016. State and trends of marine biodiversity: Species Groups State and trends of marine biodiversity: Species Groups Marine Temperate East Marine South West Great Barrier Reef ...

State and trends of quality of habitat-forming species

2016

Assessment summary

State and trends of quality of habitat-forming species State and trends of quality of habitat-forming species Biodiversity: Habitat-forming species Coastal waterways Historically decimated near urban areas in the ...

Terrestrial plant and animal species: Reptiles and amphibians

2016

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Regional and landscape-scale pressures: Invasive species

2016

Land

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Invasive species represent one of the most potent, persistent and widespread threats ... environment. They have a direct negative impact on species through predation, displacement and competition, and also have ... ). Regional and landscape-scale pressures: Invasive species Regional and landscape-scale pressures: Invasive species South ...

Adequacy of protection of nationally threatened species, 2010

2016

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Adequacy of protection of nationally threatened species, 2010 Adequacy of protection of nationally threatened species, 2010 File Adequacy of protection of nationally threatened species, ...

Box ANT6 Rapid collapse of an alpine ecosystem through dieback

2016

Antarctic environment

Case Study

... a desert-like landscape. The extent of the mortality of this keystone species is so severe that it has been declared critically endangered. The ...

No marine species have been removed from the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) threatened species list since 2011; 8 species and 1 ecological community have been added

2016

Marine environment

Key Finding

No marine species have been removed from the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) threatened species list since 2011; 8 species and 1 ecological community have been added Since 2011, 2 sea ...

Resilience of the coastal environment 2016

2016

Resilience

At a glance

... also be increased by improving the tolerance of important keystone or habitat-forming species to pressures. Furthermore, resistance to additional pressures can be ...

Invasive species pose a major risk to the environment, industry and health

2016

Land

Key Finding

Invasive species pose a major risk to the environment, industry and health Invasive species—pests, diseases and weeds—threaten agriculture and forestry, native species, natural regeneration and ecosystem resilience. They already have a ...

The condition of some coastal species and communities is deteriorating. Of most concern is...

2016

Key Finding

The condition of some coastal species and communities is deteriorating. Of most concern is... The condition of some coastal species and communities is deteriorating. Of most concern is the continued ... of migratory shorebird populations and saltmarshes. Other species, such as saltwater crocodiles, are stable or improving because of ...

Box BIO15 A common assessment method for threatened species and ecological communities

2016