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Threatened and priority flora report form

The Threatened priority flora report form is one of the main tools for monitoring threatened plants in Western Australia.  

  • Threatened priority flora report form (Word version—can be completed electronically, and then printed or emailed for submission)
  • Threatened and priority flora report form - field manual (explanations for the terms used in the form to ensure consistency). 

You also need to complete the Threatened priority flora report form as a condition of some flora licences and Threatened Flora Authorisations. 

Licences are required to take native wildlife (plants and animals) in Western Australia. 

Please refer to the Western Australian Herbarium to lodge plant specimens for their collection—do not use this form. 

Submitting a threatened and priority flora (plant) report form

Send report forms to: 

Species and Communities Program 
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions 
Locked Bag 104, 
Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983 

or email to: flora.data@dbca.wa.gov.au

Protocols for monitoring threatened flora

The following manual provides guidance on the establishment of monitoring programs for plants. 

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Threatened and priority fauna resources

Resources and standard operating procedures to inform monitoring for threatened and priority fauna.

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Threatened ecological community monitoring resources

Resources and protocols to inform monitoring for threatened ecological communities.

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Threatened species and communities database searches

The department provides a database search service to assist proponents in ascertaining if threatened or priority flora, fauna or ecological communities may be present at a particular location.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.