Broad Leaf Tea Tree booklet | Page 9

Threats

Fragmentation caused by historic land clearing.
Invasive weeds, including plantation pine trees, pasture grasses and legumes.
Fungal disease: Myrtle Rust.
Inappropriate fire management.
Inappropriate forest practices.
Inappropriate grazing practices.
Rural residential development.
Altered drainage patterns from development.
Illegal harvesting( cutting down trees to collect orchids is placing extreme pressure on many species).
Feral animals, particularly goats, pigs, cattle and feral horses.
Public perception- Broad leaf teatree woodlands are not as highly regarded as rainforests.