Chambeyronia oliviformis

The main threats come from the degradation of forest habitats caused by fires (except for the population in Tendea) and invasive species (pigs and deer) as well as the predation of seeds by rats. In the regions of Bogen and Tendéa, the significant impact of deer is observed with grazing of the species which results in a lack of regeneration and erosion of the habitat.

Kentiopsis oliviformis is protected by legislation in Province Nord and Province Sud but it does not occur in any protected area. This species would benefit from ex situ and in situ emergency conservation actions. It is proposed to ensure the follow-up of the known populations and to preserve a viable population on delimited perimeters. Because K. oliviformis is located on privately owned land, raising awareness of the owners is advised. It is also recommended that the DSCGR (emergency services), responsible for the coordination of the firefighting effort, and the Conservatoire d'espaces naturels de Nouvelle-Calédonie (New Caledonia Natural Spaces Conservatory), which coordinates the New Caledonian Invasive Species Programme, are informed about the presence of the species in the areas concerned. It is also reommended that the species be listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).