Endangered AsterA rare and critically endangered native shrub, Asterolasia rupestris subsp. recurva, has shown a remarkable population boost on a private property in the New England Tablelands, thanks to favourable weather conditions and ongoing conservation efforts.
Previously estimated at just 115 individual plants during a 2021 survey led by Saving our Species botanist Lachlan Copeland the population has now surged to an estimated 768 plants. A more recent survey of the property, conducted in April by NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust ecologist Ben Vincent and landholder Stephen Walkden-Brown, revealed an encouraging number of seedlings.
Ben said the new plants were a very positive sign for the species.olasia recurva bounces back on private conservation agreement
Biodiversity Conservation Trust | Endangered Asterolasia recurva bounces back on private conservation agreement
