Significant impact guidelines for the endangered black-throated finch (southern) (Poephila cincta cincta)

About this policy statement

The black-throated finch (southern) (Poephila cincta cincta) is listed as endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). This policy statement is intended to provide a guide for stakeholders in determining whether a proposed action is likely to have a significant impact on the black-throated finch (southern) in grassy open woodlands and forests.

The black- throated finch (southern) historically occurred from the northern tablelands and north-west slope regions of New South Wales to the Atherton tablelands in north Queensland, but is now thought to be largely restricted to the northern part of its former range. This policy statement should be read in conjunction with Significant impact guidelines 1.1 - Matters of national environmental significance

There may be other EPBC Act policy statements available which provide further guidance.

These documents were produced through consultation with a range of stakeholders including species experts, state agencies and environmental consultants. They have been available for public comment and where appropriate changes have been made. These documents will be reviewed and updated as new information becomes available. If you have any new information on the black-throated finch (southern) please forward it to speciespolicy@dcceew.gov.au

See also

• Poephila cincta cincta - Black-throated Finch (southern) - SPRAT Profile