Why is the acacia seen as endangered?

Question

Why is the acacia seen as endangered?

Answer 1

I hate all acacia.

Answer 2

I was not aware that  the Acacia was seen as endangered. Fortunately they are very easy to grow from seed. Many years ago I did some research on a biochemical process in Acacias. I grew the Acacia seedlings that I needed from seed that I collected from adult Acacias.

It would be very easy to collect seed from Acacias considered endangered. They are Easy to grow and thrive in a wide range of environments.

Answer 3

i don't know what that is.

Answer 4

The species is threatened by weed encroachment and logging activities. It may also be under threat if fire management where it occurs is incompatable with the conservation of the species

Answer 5

"The species is threatened by loss of habitat due to clearing for urban development, habitat degradation through weed invasion, rubbish dumping, and track creation."

Answer 6

Why is it Endangered?

Low numbers

Lack of recruitment

Threatening processes:



Flowers of Acacia enterocarpa.

(Photo: D Keane Threatened Plant Action Group)  

inappropriate fire regimes

grazing by rabbits, kangaroos and hares

weed invasion - Bridal Creeper Asparagus asparagoides smothers existing plants and prevents regeneration of seedlings

precarious locations on roadsides increase the risk of damage from vehicles and heavy machinery

disease, in this case a gall-producing rust fungus, stresses existing plants and prevents optimal seed production