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BORONIA SURVEYS

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About Boronia surveys

The Granite Belt has two nationally endangered boronia species – granite boronia (Boronia granitica) and repanda boronia (Boronia repanda). 

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In late 2019, the Consortium was awarded a small Community Sustainability Action grant from the Queensland Government to survey and promote better management of these boronias.

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The aims of the project were to:

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  • assess the size and distribution of the most important subpopulations of Boronia granitica and Boronia repanda on the Granite Belt.

  • document threats (eg browsing by feral goats, damage from feral pigs, weed invasion, drought impacts, inappropriate fire regimes and clearing).

  • assess recent recruitment rates and determine whether it is occurring in the presence or absence of fire

  • set up fire monitoring sites for assessing the response of the boronias to future prescribed burning and wildfires and monitor populations subject to fire

  • encourage land managers to mitigate threats – eg through fire management or protection from browsing.

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​The project was led by consultants Tim Low and Carol Booth, and consortium members are participating in surveys and monitoring.

Boronia surveying in action

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Consortium members surveying Boronia repanda

Image: Tim Low

Boronia granitica

Image: Paula Boatfield

Boronia repanda

Image: Ian Milinovich

Boronia survey report

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This project resulted in the following report: 

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Surveying and promoting better management of endangered Granite belt Boronias

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Final report for the Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium

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Carol Booth and Tim Low

February 2023

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Select the button below to download a copy of the report. 

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