University of Canberra PhD Candidate Tasha James, with support from the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG), project partners and the National Parks Conservation Trust, completed a genetic assessment of 3 threatened Mt Imlay species as a part of her research. The Imlay Mallee (Eucalyptus imlayensis), Hibbertia circinata and Boronia imlayensis are critically endangered species found in Mt Imlay National Park on the NSW South Coast.
Following 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires, the entire Imlay Mallee population was burnt. While the 50 known plants are re-sprouting post-bushfires, conservation action is needed to protect these species.
With your help we will be able to secure back-up ‘insurance’ populations of these species in the ANBG nursery.
Tasha’s research explores how we can support the species long-term persistence in the face of known threats and environmental change. This research will inform conservation management of these species in the wild, and the ‘back-up’ populations at the ANBG.
