A RECOVERY plan has been put in place to protect an extremely rare tree species, which is known to grow naturally only in Logan and parts of Brisbane.
The Gossia gonoclada Recovery Plan aims to protect a slow-growing shrub commonly known as the angle-stemmed myrtle, which is currently only known to exist naturally in Logan and parts of Brisbane.
Thirty-three of the 73 identified naturally growing specimens are in Logan, adjacent to or near the Logan and Albert rivers.
The species is threatened by increased incidence of myrtle rust disease, habitat loss and degradation and competition from weeds and introduced exotic species.
Habitat mapping and propagation programs are already underway with 160 new Gossia gonoclada saplings now planted near the waterways.
The recovery plan will lock in ongoing actions and annual reviews aimed at the long-term preservation and protection of this endangered species.
Logan City Council director of strategy and sustainability David Hansen said the success of the plan would require collaborative partnerships between council, various stakeholders and the community.
"This is an endangered species growing in our own back yard and council is proudly taking the lead in providing pathways to ensure its preservation," he said.
Among the aims of the plan are to develop and support practical actions to preserve the species, promote community engagement in conservation projects and contribute to wider south-east Queensland preservation efforts.
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