communities family. (Wilson et al, Evidence of Cinnamon Fungus damage 1997,1999). was initially observed in Anglesea Heath in In Anglesea 1972. However, the pathogen was not there Heath, Cinnamon until recently (Wilson et al, 1997). The Fungus has lethal pathogen represents a serious threat to the effects on a nationally significant flora and fauna number of communities that exist there (section D.3.1 indigenous and D.3.2). The occurrence of Cinnamon species including Fungus within Anglesea Heath has not fully Grass Trees, been mapped. However, field observation Horny Cone Bush, suggests it is widespread (Wilson et al, various pea 2000). species and most The pathogen is most frequently spread plants in the downhill with drainage water. Zoospores Proteaceae swim or are carried in this ANGLESEA HEATH MANAGEMENT PLAN ~ NOVEMBER 2002 31
communities (Wilson et al, 1997,1999). In Anglesea Heath, Cinnamon Fungus has lethal effects on a number of indigenous species including Grass Trees, Horny Cone Bush, various pea species and most plants in the Proteaceae family. Evidence of Cinnamon Fungus damage was initially observed in Anglesea Heath in 1972. However, the pathogen was not there until recently (Wilson et al, 1997). The pathogen represents a serious threat to the nationally significant flora and fauna communities that exist there (section D.3.1 and D.3.2). The occurrence of Cinnamon Fungus within Anglesea Heath has not fully been mapped. However, field observation suggests it is widespread (Wilson et al, 2000). The pathogen is most frequently spread downhill with drainage water. Zoospores swim or are carried in this ANGLESEA HEATH MANAGEMENT PLAN ~ NOVEMBER 2002 31
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