The threatened species listing process
More than 700 species are threatened in New South Wales, including:
- over 40 animal species and over 35 plant species that are presumed extinct
- over 70 animal species and over 300 plant species that are considered endangered
- over 165 animal species and over 220 plant species that are considered vulnerable.
These species are listed on the schedules of the Threatened Species Conservation Act. The schedules are maintained by an independent Scientific Committee. Anyone can make a nomination to the Scientific Committee to add, remove or change the status of a species. The Scientific Committee will make a decision on this nomination, and may alter the threatened species list.
About the NSW Scientific Committee
See what organisations are represented on the committee, and read about its main functions. Download some of the committee's publications.
How species are listed as threatened
See how the nomination process works, and find out who to contact for a nomination form.
Levels of threat
Endangered, vulnerable, presumed extinct - what do these categories mean? Find out here.
Schedules of the Threatened Species Conservation Act
Download or search the complete list of threatened species, populations and ecological communities, plus all key threatening processes, listed under the Act.
Page last updated: 27 February 2011
