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Prasophyllum tunbridgense

SPECIES MANAGEMENT PROFILE

Prasophyllum tunbridgensetunbridge leek-orchid

Group:Magnoliophyta (flowering plants), Liliopsida (monocots), Orchidales, Orchidaceae
Status:Threatened Species Protection Act 1995: endangered (unofficial)
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999: Endangered (Unofficial)
Endemic
Status:		Found only in Tasmania
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Key Points

  • Important: Is this species in your area? Do you need a permit? Ensure you’ve covered all the issues by checking the Planning Ahead page.
  • Important: Different threatened species may have different requirements. For any activity you are considering, read the Activity Advice pages for background information and important advice about managing around the needs of multiple threatened species.
  
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Surveying

Key Survey reliability more info
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To ensure you follow the law - check whether your survey requires a permit. Always report any new records to the Natural Values Atlas, or send the information direct to the Threatened Species Section. Refer to the Activity Advice: Surveying page for background information.

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  • Flowers are required for the identification and to aid detection of this ground orchid which dies back to subterranean tubers after flowering. Most observations of Prasophyllum tunbridgense have been made in late October and November. The species may not flower or emerge in dry years.
  • Prasophyllum tunbridgense is restricted to the Tunbridge/Campbell Town area, where it occurs in native grassland on well-drained loams derived from basalt. Associated species include Themeda triandra (kangaroo grass), Austrodanthonia spp. (wallabygrasses), Austrostipa spp. (speargrasses), and a range of herbs, lilies, mosses and lichens.
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Helping the species


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Cutting or clearing trees or vegetation

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Burning

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Agriculture

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Construction

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Subdivision

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Earthworks

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Changing water flow / quality


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Use of chemicals

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Recreation

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Further information

​Check also for listing statement or notesheet pdf above (below the species image)​.

Recovery Plan

​​Cite as: Threatened Species Section (). ​ (): Species Management Profile for Tasmania's Threatened Species Link. ​ ​Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania. Accessed on .

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Contact details: Threatened Species Section, Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania​, GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7001. Phone (1300 368 550).

Permit: A permit is required under the Tasmanian Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 to 'take' (which includes kill, injure, catch, damage, destroy and collect), keep, trade in or process any specimen or products of a listed species. Additional permits may also be required under other Acts or regulations to take, disturb or interfere with any form of wildlife or its products, (e.g. dens, nests, bones). This may also depend on the tenure of the land and other agreements relating to its management. ​​​​​

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