Habitat damage Vegetation Roadside slashing may result in accidental destruction, or loss control activities especially where plants are obscured by exotic species (incl. slashing and of similar appearance, such as Gorse and Hawthorn. In mowing) the Bendoc area many populations occur on roadsides. Soil erosion Erosion of road batters, especially in the Bendoc area, and stream banks, particularly to the west of Melbourne, may threaten plants growing in these habitats. Even though grazing in the Alpine National Park ceased in 2005, erosion caused by cattle grazing may still be affecting populations (Humphries 1993). Animals - Trampling of plants may occur by large hoofed domestic domestic stock animals, such as cattle, sheep and goats (Capra hircus), in and association with grazing. Deer (Cervidea spp.), feral introduced horses and feral goats also cause trampling. herbivores Herbivory Animals - Populations are exposed to grazing and browsing by cattle, domestic sheep and goats. In western Victoria, most populations occur stock on private land where livestock may be present or public water frontages which maybe grazed under licence. In parts of eastern Victoria, roadside grazing is common, especially over drought years. Grazing occurs in state forest and, although prohibited in the Alpine National Park, stock may wander in from the adjoining state forest. Animals - Introduced herbivores, including rabbits, hares, feral horses, goats and deer are known to graze Australian Anchor Plants. Rabbits pose a major threat to plants herbivores regenerating after fire along the Campaspe River. Animals - Plants at Turpins Falls have been grazed by macropods, native most likely Swamp wallaby (Wallabia bicolour) and herbivores Kangaroo (Macropus spp) (B. Smith pers. comm. 2015). Human disturbance Accidental destruction of populations of Australian chemicals Anchor Plant has occurred in some areas during weed / effluent eradication programs, following misidentification with similar looking weed species (in particular Gorse). Herbicide or pesticide spray drift may harm plants during weed or pest animal eradication programs. Construction/ Grading road verges and dumping of soil is a problem in the maintenance - Bendoc area, where some populations have been road, rail or destroyed. utility Weather Weather - Plants have been severely burnt following unseasonable frosts, in the Bendoc area (A. Trumbull-Ward pers. extremes comm. 2007).
Habitat damage or loss Vegetation control activities (incl. slashing and mowing) Roadside slashing may result in accidental destruction, especially where plants are obscured by exotic species of similar appearance, such as Gorse and Hawthorn. In the Bendoc area many populations occur on roadsides. Soil erosion Erosion of road batters, especially in the Bendoc area, and stream banks, particularly to the west of Melbourne, may threaten plants growing in these habitats. Even though grazing in the Alpine National Park ceased in 2005, erosion caused by cattle grazing may still be affecting populations (Humphries 1993). Animals - domestic stock and introduced herbivores Trampling of plants may occur by large hoofed domestic animals, such as cattle, sheep and goats (Capra hircus), in association with grazing. Deer (Cervidea spp.), feral horses and feral goats also cause trampling. Herbivory Animals - domestic stock Populations are exposed to grazing and browsing by cattle, sheep and goats. In western Victoria, most populations occur on private land where livestock may be present or public water frontages which maybe grazed under licence. In parts of eastern Victoria, roadside grazing is common, especially over drought years. Grazing occurs in state forest and, although prohibited in the Alpine National Park, stock may wander in from the adjoining state forest. Animals - herbivores Introduced herbivores, including rabbits, hares, feral horses, goats and deer are known to graze Australian Anchor Plants. Rabbits pose a major threat to plants regenerating after fire along the Campaspe River. Animals - native herbivores Plants at Turpins Falls have been grazed by macropods, most likely Swamp wallaby (Wallabia bicolour) and Kangaroo (Macropus spp) (B. Smith pers. comm. 2015). Human disturbance chemicals / effluent Accidental destruction of populations of Australian Anchor Plant has occurred in some areas during weed eradication programs, following misidentification with similar looking weed species (in particular Gorse). Herbicide or pesticide spray drift may harm plants during weed or pest animal eradication programs. Construction/ maintenance - road, rail or utility Grading road verges and dumping of soil is a problem in the Bendoc area, where some populations have been destroyed. Weather Weather - extremes Plants have been severely burnt following unseasonable frosts, in the Bendoc area (A. Trumbull-Ward pers. comm. 2007).
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