Threatened species | NSW Environment and Heritage

Threatened species
                        Almost 1000 animal and plant species are at risk of extinction in NSW. Find out about our threatened species conservation programs and partnerships. 
                    

Almost 1000 animal and plant species are at risk of extinction in NSW. Find out about our threatened species conservation programs and partnerships.

About threatened species

Plants and animals are assessed if they are at risk of extinction. If the risk is high they are listed in legislation and conservation actions are developed for their protection.
Saving our Species program

Saving our Species is our statewide program that aims to secure threatened plants and animals in the wild in NSW.
Programs, legislation and framework

The key pieces of legislation that identify and protect threatened species, populations and ecological communities in NSW is the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and its regulations.
Search for threatened species

Search for threatened species, their communities and habitat, location and threat.
Saving our Species news, videos and resources

Stay up to date with threatened species programs and projects.
Help save our threatened species

Nearly 1000 native plants and animals are currently facing extinction in NSW. But it’s not too late to do something and make a difference: join the movement to save our one-of-a-kind species.

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