Recovery action for threatened species–an Australian perspective

The history, scope and nature of threats facing endangered and vulnerable species in Australia are reviewed. The Australian Endangered Species Programme was established in July 1989 to address these problems. The planned approach adopted by this programme, including action plans, recovery plans, amelioration of threatening processes and education and public awareness campaigns, is described and explained. Example recovery actions for two threatened Australian birds (Orange-bellied Parrot Neophema chrysogaster and Noisy Scrub-bird Atrichornis clamosis ) are outlined.