Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025L00287:reg:3:p224
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025L00287
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 224/276)
Character Range: 822340–825667

of potential new invasive species or pathogens                                                         Unlikely (11–25%)         Minor        Low
14. Changes to vegetation, increased fire risk and/or direct physiological stress as a result of climatic changes  Possible (26–50%)         Moderate     Medium
15. Problems caused by small populations, including lack of genetic diversity                                      Almost certain (91–100%)  Major        Extreme

Management actions
Continue propagation and replanting into appropriate areas on Norfolk Island and Phillip Island, as well as the public reserves. Implement habitat protection and rehabilitation. Undertake targeted weed control and maintenance. Monitor plantings to determine survival rates.

Recovery target
The recovery target is shown in Table 118.
Table 118 Recovery target for Myoporum obscurum
EPBC Act status        Estimated population (2023)  Where known populations occur  2034 target
Critically Endangered  417                          >90% within the national park  1000
                                                    4% within the Reserves

Relevant literature
Gilmour PM & Helman CE (1989b) The Vegetation of Norfolk Island National Park. Report to the Australian national parks and Wildlife Service, Norfolk Island.
Mills K (2009b) The Vegetation of Phillip Island, Norfolk Island Group. Envirofund 2007/2008. Kevin Mills & Associates, Jamberoo, NSW.
Mills K (2012b) The Flora of Norfolk Island. Report 14. The Endangered Plants in the national park: Field Survey and Review. Kevin Mills & Associates, Jamberoo, NSW.
Orchard A (ed) (1994) Flora of Australia. Vol. 49. Oceanic Islands 1. Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra.
Mills K (2017a) Survey of public reserves on Norfolk Island for threatened plant species: 3. Point Ross Reserve and Bumbora Reserve. Prepared for Norfolk Island Regional Council.
Mills K (2017d) Survey of public reserves on Norfolk Island for threatened plant species: 6. Anson Bay Reserve and Selwyn Reserve. Prepared for Norfolk Island Regional Council.
Mills K (2017e) Survey of public reserves on Norfolk Island for threatened plant species: 7. Hundred Acres Reserve. Prepared for Norfolk Island Regional Council.
Mills K (2017f) Survey of public reserves on Norfolk Island for threatened plant species: 4. Cascade Reserve including Quarantine Reserve. Prepared for Norfolk Island Regional Council.
Mills K (2017g) Survey of public reserves on Norfolk Island for threatened plant species: 5. Two Chimneys Reserve. Prepared for Norfolk Island Regional Council.
Sykes W & Atkinson I (1988) Rare and Endangered Plants of Norfolk Island. Unpublished report to the Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service, Norfolk Island.
TSSC (Threatened Species Scientific Committee) (2003a) Commonwealth Listing Advice for Norfolk Island Flora – 11 Critically Endangered Species.

Myrsine ralstoniae—beech
Family MYRSINACEAE

Conservation significance
Endemic to Norfolk Island.
EPBC Act Listing Status: Vulnerable.

Description
A small tree growing to 6 m tall with small berries.

Distribution and abundance
Most of the Myrsine ralstoniae population is within the Mt Pitt section of the Norfolk Island National Park. The species is widespread and very common in the national park. Elsewhere, it occurs