AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Derwent Estuary Marine Habitat Map - 1:25 000

The Derwent Estuary habitat project 1:25000 depicts marine habitats from Piersons Point [147 02, -43 03] to New Norfolk [147 02 , -42 42 ] from the coastline to the 40metre depth contour. The habitat types depicted in the dataset include reef, sand, seagrass, silt, silty sand and aquatic macrophytes. The data was collected through intensive field sampling from June to December 2000 by marine researchers at the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute. The use of underwater camera equipment, echo sounder data and a Differential GPS unit allowed for the extensive area to be surveyed. The dataset is intended to be used to fulfil coastal management objectives according to The Living Marine Resources Act 1995.

Tags: BOUNDARIES Biophysical, FISHERIES, FISHERIES Marine, MARINE, MARINE Reefs
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
Priority Weeds (PWS)

The location of significant weed occurrences identified for priority management or monitoring as depicted in the PWS Asset Management System (AMS) and considered an environmental threat. The majority of weeds also have a status of "declared" under the Tasmanian Weed Management Act 1999.

Weed locations are on reserved and crown land. 

Weeds have also been captured on some private properties that are adjacent to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) and were party to the TWWHA Neighborhood Program (2016). These weeds are considered a potential environmental threat to the TWWHA if they spread.

The on-going treatment or monitoring of weeds is recorded using a grid transect over affected areas. This treatment information is stored in another layer, Weed Control (PWS).

View Dataset:
https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map?bmlayer=3&amp;layers=2466

AMS Data Structure:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PWS_AMS_Data_Structure.pdf

Tags: FLORA-Exotic
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
South Eastern Tasmania Contour Map 1:25 000

The southeastern Tasmania marine contour map 1:25000 depicts marine habitats from Marion Bay [147 57, -42 44] to Second Lookout Point [146 52, -43 40] from the coastline to the 40metre depth contour. The contour intervals are at 2metres, 5metres, 10metres, 20metres, 30metres and 40metres. The dataset is intended to be used to fulfil coastal management objectives according to The Living Marine Resources Act 1995 and is not to be used for navigational purposes.

Tags: FISHERIES Marine, MARINE
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
General Structures (PWS)

The location of boundary, livestock, protective and safety fences, retaining walls,  cave structures such as entry gates, markers, supporting structures and wall anchors, stockyards, animal water troughs, survey structures such as cairns, trig stations and remote weather stations and miscellaneous structures such as tank stands and components associated with jetties and bridges (anodes, abutments, piers) as depicted in the PWS Asset Management System (AMS). Infrastructure is on reserved and crown land.

View Dataset (permission required):
https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map?bmlayer=3&amp;layers=2383

AMS Data Structure:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PWS_AMS_Data_Structure.pdf

Tags: HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Structures-and-Facilities
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
TASVEG 5.0 Fire Attributes

TASVEG 5.0 Fire Attributes is a derivative of the TASVEG 5.0 vegetation mapping layer and includes several attribute fields of relevance for bushfire management purposes. TASVEG 5.0 Fire Attributes builds on the work undertaken by Pyrke and Marsden-Smedley (2005) whereby three fire 'themes' (or attributes) were assigned to TASVEG vegetation communities. These themes aim to reduce the complexity in TASVEG classification and assist with decision making by fire managers during suppression operations and fire management planning. The 'September snapshot' version of this layer refers to the generation of the layer in September each year prior to the commencement of the upcoming fire season.

TASVEG mapping is indicative only. Whilst extensive checks are applied to release versions of TASVEG, confirming the presence or otherwise of TASVEG communities requires field validation by a qualified practitioner.

Tags: HAZARDS-Fire, VEGETATION-Any
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
North Western Tasmania Marine Habitat Map - 1:25000 Digital Topographic Series

The north western Tasmania marine habitat project 1:25000 depicts marine habitats from Robbins Island [144deg 53min, -40deg 44min] to West Head [146deg 43min, -41deg 44min] from the coastline to 1500m from the coastline. The habitat types depicted in the dataset include Reef, Sand, Seagrass, and Cobble. The data was collected through intensive field sampling from February to September 2006 by marine researchers at the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute. The use of underwater camera equipment, echo sounder data and a Differential GPS unit allowed for the extensive area to be surveyed. The dataset is intended to be used to fulfil coastal management objectives according to The Living Marine Resources Act 1995.

Tags: BOUNDARIES Biophysical, FISHERIES, FISHERIES Aquaculture, FISHERIES Marine, MARINE Coasts, MARINE Reefs
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
Low Head to Swan Island Habitat Map - 1:25000 Digital Topographic Series

The Low Head to Swan Island marine habitat project 1:25000 depicts marine habitats from Low Head [146d 17m, -41d 03m]  to Swan Island [148d 06m, -40d 44m] from the coastline to 1500m from the coastline. The habitat types depicted in the dataset include Reef, Cobble, Seagrass and Sand. The data was collected through intensive field sampling from August 2007 to May 2008 by marine researchers at the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute. The use of underwater camera equipment, echo sounder data and a Differential GPS unit allowed for the extensive area to be surveyed. The dataset is intended to be used to fulfil coastal management objectives according to The Living Marine Resources Act 1995.

Tags: BOUNDARIES Biophysical, FISHERIES, FISHERIES Aquaculture, FISHERIES Marine, MARINE Coasts, MARINE Reefs
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
Fire Infrastructure (PWS)

The location of fire breaks (fuel modified zones) and strategic fire trails as depicted in the PWS Asset Management System (AMS). Infrastructure is on reserved and crown land.

View Dataset (permission required):
https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map?bmlayer=3&amp;layers=2382

AMS Data Structure:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PWS_AMS_Data_Structure.pdf

Fire Infrastructure Standards:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PWS_Fire_Management_Infrastructure_Categories_Standards.pdf

Tags: HAZARDS-Fire, HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Structures-and-Facilities, TRANSPORTATION-Land
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
Research Sites (PWS)

The location of sites and assets utilized for research and monitoring purposes as depicted in the PWS Asset Management System (AMS). Types of sites include visitor and road counters, monitoring points, logbooks and discrete sites dedicated to scientific monitoring. Some sites are managed by the Natural and Cultural Heritage (NCH) division. Research sites from other agencies that are conducting research programs on reserved land are not included. Sites are mostly on reserved land and some on crown land.

View Dataset:
https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map?bmlayer=3&amp;layers=2413

AMS Data Structure:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PWS_AMS_Data_Structure.pdf

Tags: ECOLOGY-Any, HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Any
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
Walking Tracks (PWS)

The location of constructed and informal walking tracks and nature trails for pedestrian access as classified under the PWS Walking Track Classification System on reserved and crown land as depicted in the PWS Asset Management System (AMS). Features are on reserved and crown land.

View Dataset (permission required):
https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map?bmlayer=3&amp;layers=2394

AMS Data Structure:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PWS_AMS_Data_Structure.pdf

PWS Walking Track Classification System:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PWS_Track_Classes.pdf

AS2156 Walking Track Classification System:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/AS2156_Track_Classes.pdf

Tags: HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Structures-and-Facilities, TRANSPORTATION-Land
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
Land Restoration (PWS)

The location of disturbed sites designated for restoration or rehabilitation back to a natural state as depicted in the PWS Asset Management System (AMS). Features are on reserved and crown land.

View Dataset (permission required):
https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map?bmlayer=3&amp;layers=2460

AMS Data Structure:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PWS_AMS_Data_Structure.pdf

Tags: ECOLOGY-Any, LAND-Cover
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
Buildings (PWS)

The location of constructed and in use buildings such as administration offices, picnic huts, day visitor shelters, information booths, garages, sheds, stores for fuel/supplies, workshops, storage facility, public and private accommodation, staff housing/quarters, visitor centres, vacant buildings, walker huts and emergency shelters as depicted in the PWS Asset Management System (AMS). The majority of included buildings are owned and/or managed by PWS, although some that are of strategic interest to PWS are also included. Buildings are located on reserved and crown land. Some buildings are heritage listed, the same record may also be duplicated in the Heritage Features (PWS) layer. Buildings does not include ruins.

View Dataset (permission required):
https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map?bmlayer=3&amp;layers=1859

AMS Data Structure:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PWS_AMS_Data_Structure.pdf

National Construction Code:
https://www.abcb.gov.au/ncc-online/ncc

Tags: HERITAGE-Architectural, HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Housing, HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Structures-and-Facilities, UTILITIES-Any, WASTE-Any
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
WHA Wilderness Quality 2005 (PWS)

This layer is the result of a wilderness mapping project that was undertaken by the Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) in 2005. The scope of the project was the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) and some adjoining areas considered to be of high conservation area.

The project driver was to fulfill a requirement of the 1999 TWWHA Management Plan (p94);

"Develop an enhanced methodology for the quantification of wilderness which more accurately reflects the Tasmanian situation eg. incorporates the effect of the three dimensional nature of the terrain on viewfields and deals systematically with the effects of walkers' huts and walking tracks".

The methodology followed the guidelines of the National Wilderness Inventory (NWI) which was developed by the Australian Heritage Commission in the late 1980s and early 1990s to identify wilderness quality across Australia. The methodology is described in detail in the NWI Handbook of Procedures, Content and Usage (Lesslie and Taylor 1995). See hyperlink below for notes on the NWI from the Australian Heritage Commission website.

The plan notes (p92) that this is likely to involve the implementation of a modified version of the NWI methodology. However, it does not restrict the PWS to the use of this methodology.

The objective of the first phase of the project (Module 1) was to use the existing NWI methodology to assess wilderness values in the WHA and in specified adjacent areas, based on the latest available information on roads, walkers, huts and similar infrastructure.

In the second phase (Module 2), wilderness was to be assessed using revised criteria taking into account walkers' huts, tracks and time-remoteness. The assessment of viewfields has been postponed to a future study.

The business processes, input data, spatial analysis and results are described in the project methodology document, available in the hyperlink below.

The wilderness quality layer is a coverage that represents the level of naturalness and remoteness based on the proximity of physical intrusions and infrastructure. The study did not consider social aspects.

View dataset:
https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map?bmlayer=3&amp;layers=2406

Project methodology:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/TWWHA%20Wilderness%20Value%20Assessment%202005.pdf

Project report:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/TWWHA_Wilderness_Mapping_Report_2005.pdf

Commonwealth NWI methodology:
http://www.environment.gov.au/node/20141

Tags: HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Planning, LAND-Use
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
Fire Water Point (PWS)

The location of water sources identified for fire management/suppression activities as depicted in the PWS Asset Management System (AMS).

Types of water sources include natural and built structures such as waterholes, lagoons, creeks, lakes, farm dams/weirs, hydrants and water tanks. 

View Dataset (permission required): WIP

AMS Data Structure:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PWS_AMS_Data_Structure.pdf

Tags: HAZARDS-Fire, HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Structures-and-Facilities, WATER-Supply
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
Basic Visitor Facilities (PWS)

The location of simple visitor facilities such as bbq, bike stands, fee collection boxes, picnic tables, playgrounds, seating, waste and rubbish bins, plaques, monuments, artwork, sculptures, graves, slalom course/gate, recreation grounds and swimming pools as depicted in the PWS Asset Management System (AMS). Infrastructure is on reserved and crown land.

View Dataset (permission required)
https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map?bmlayer=3&amp;layers=2378

AMS Data Structure:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PWS_AMS_Data_Structure.pdf

Tags: HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Structures-and-Facilities
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
WHA Wilderness Quality 1995 (PWS)

This layer is the result of a wilderness mapping project that was undertaken by the Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) in the mid 1990's. The scope of the project was the landmass of Tasmania including the Bass Strait islands.

The project driver was to complete work to contribute to the 1997 Tasmanian Regional Forest Agreement (RFA).

The methodology followed the guidelines of the National Wilderness Inventory (NWI) which was developed by the Australian Heritage Commission in the late 1980s and early 1990s to identify wilderness quality across Australia. The methodology is described in detail in the NWI Handbook of Procedures, Content and Usage (Lesslie and Taylor 1995). See hyperlink below for notes on the NWI from the Australian Heritage Commission website.

Documentation of the business processes, input data, spatial analysis and results are not readily available, although the reference to the PLUC document below, provides a starting point.

The wilderness quality layer is a coverage that represents the level of naturalness and remoteness based on the proximity of physical intrusions and infrastructure.

View dataset:
https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map?bmlayer=3&amp;layers=2405

Project map:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/AFig%2018A%20Wilderness%20Quality%201995.pdf

Commonwealth NWI methodology:
http://www.environment.gov.au/node/20141

Background notes, Tasmanian Public Land Use Commission (1996)
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PLUC_CRFA_%20supplement_to_Envt_and_Heritage_report_vol_V-background_part_C.pdf

RFA reference:
PLUC (Tasmanian Public Land Use Commission) 1997. Tasmania: Commonwealth Regional Forest
Agreement National Estate Report. Tasmanian Land Use Commission in conjunction with the
Commonwealth Forests Taskforce, Hobart.

Tags: HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Planning, LAND-Use
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
Tasmanian Estuaries (Georges Bay) Bathymetry - 1:25000

The Tasmanian Estuaries (Georges Bay) Bathymetry 1:25000
depicts bathymetric contours for Georges Bay, St Helens from the
mean high water mark to the deepest part of the main basin at 25 m.
The contour intervals are at 1 metre intervals. The dataset is
intended to be used to fulfil coastal management objectives
according to The Living Marine Resources Act 1995 and to support
Natural Resource management priorities in the Northern NRM
region of Tasmania. It is not to be used for navigational purposes.

Tags: MARINE Estuaries
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
Trails (PWS)

The location of mountain bike trails (MTB) classified under the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) difficulty rating as depicted in the PWS Asset Management System (AMS). Also includes other trails such as railways, dive and horse riding. The majority of included features may not be owned and/or managed by PWS, although many are of strategic interest to PWS and are included. Trails are on reserved and crown land.

View Dataset (permission required):
https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map?bmlayer=3&amp;layers=2393

AMS Data Structure:
https://listdata.thelist.tas.gov.au/public/PWS_AMS_Data_Structure.pdf

IMBA - Australia Trail Difficulty Rating System:
https://www.ccmbc.com.au/uploads/kentishlatrobe/IMBA_Australia_Trail_Difficulty_Rating_System-July_2012.pdf

Tags: HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Structures-and-Facilities
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
River Derwent: New Norfolk to Iron Pot - 1:12,500 Digital Topographic Series

The River Derwent marine habitat project 1:12,500 depicts marine habitats from New Norfolk [147 03, -42 47] to Iron Pot [147 25, -43 03]. The habitat types depicted in the dataset include Cobble, Reef, Sand, Silt, Aquatic Macrophytes, Seagrass, and Vegetated. The data was collected through intensive field sampling from March to May 2007 by marine researchers at the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute. The use of underwater camera equipment, echo sounder data and a Differential GPS unit allowed for the extensive area to be surveyed. The dataset is intended to be used to fulfil coastal management objectives according to The Living Marine Resources Act 1995.

Tags: BOUNDARIES Biophysical, FISHERIES, FISHERIES Aquaculture, FISHERIES Marine, MARINE Coasts, MARINE Reefs
Organization: Tasmania Government's The List Data
Radioactive surveys, Katherine - Darwin region: annual report for 1953

As a result of the field activities of the Bureau during 1953 regional geological maps have been prepared for the Rum Jungle district, the Katherine-Edith River district and the Coronation Hill-Goodparla district, which cover the Katherine, Lewin Springs and Mt. Todd 1 mile military sheets and portions of the Marrakai, Mt. Tolmer, Batchelor, Tumbling Waters, Goodparla North, Goodparla South and Mt. Evelyn sheets. Detailed geological and geophysical reports and plans have also been prepared for all known radioactive mineral prospects, costeaning and diamond drilling has been undertaken to test some of the prospects and inspectional reports have been made on practically all airborne scintillometer anomalies located during surveys in 1952, and on some of those found during 1953. Prospecting operations have also been undertaken. A summary of the activities of the Bureau during 1953 and the results achieved is given in the following pages, and further details can be obtained from reports mentioned in the list of references.

Tags: AU-NT, Earth Sciences, GA Publication, Published_External, Record, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, mineral deposits, mineral exploration, mineralogy, petrology, prospectivity, uranium
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Radioactive surveys, Katherine - Darwin area: report on activities of the Darwin Uranium Group, November, 1954

Report on the activities of the administrative and technical sections in the Katherine-Darwin area, November, 1954. A brief account is given of geological and geophysical operations. The results of prospecting and development work are summarised.

Tags: AU-NT, Earth Sciences, GA Publication, Published_External, Record, geology, geophysics, mapping, mineral exploration, prospectivity, radiometrics, uranium
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Micropalaeontological examination of core samples from hole No. BMR 1 S.C., St. Helier's, near Muswellbrook, N.S.W

Core samples from the above bore were received for examination from the depth of 64' 10'' down to 275' 5''. The beds through which the bore passed were very hard but foraminifera and ostracoda were obtained by crushing and bryozoa were present on the fractured surfaces of one core sample. A detailed list of the microfauna found in the beds is given below.

Tags: AU-NSW, Earth Sciences, GA Publication, Published_External, Record, palaeontology
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Geology of the Cotter River and Uriarra area, Australian Capital Territory

The results of the first detailed survey of the Cotter River and Uriarra Area are recorded. This work was undertaken to provide a detailed geological map of the Cotter River Uriarra area. Certain problems arising from a previous regional survey of the area were investigated in detail. These were: (a) determination of the nature and extent of the Cotter "porphyry"; (b) division of "undifferentiated" Silurian lavas, tuffs and porphyries into units; (c) the location of the continuation of the Murrumbidgee Fault, if present, in the lower Cotter River area.

Tags: AU-ACT, Earth Sciences, GA Publication, Published_External, Record, geology, stratigraphy, structural geology
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Know Your Council - Local Government Performance Reporting

The Local Government Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF) is a mandatory system of performance reporting for all Victorian councils. It ensures that councils are measuring and reporting on their performance in a consistent way to promote transparency and accountability in the local government sector.

The framework is made up of 59 measures from a range of service areas, including roads, planning, animal management and waste. It is complemented by a Governance and Management checklist of 27 items, which shows the policies, plans and procedures in place at each council. Together, they build a comprehensive picture of council performance.

The <a href="https://www.vic.gov.au/know-your-council">Know Your Council website</a> allows you to find your council and view profile details about each local government in Victoria.

Know Your Council and the LGPRF have been developed by Local Government Victoria (LGV) within the Department of Government Services (DGS). Mandatory performance reporting became a requirement for local government from the 2014-15 local government annual budgeting and reporting cycle onwards. 

When reviewing and analysing the full data set, it is important to acknowledge that:
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the data in this data set may change as councils occasionally need to update their performance data ahead of their next Annual Report
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the Variation commentary provided alongside the data should always be considered with any analysis or reporting of a council's data
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variables in the data may not allow for accurate comparisons
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</ul>

As such, in downloading this data, you have agreed not to use the council performance data set to aid in the publication of overly simplistic league tables of councils. 

Due to file size limitations LGV can only provide the 5 years of historical data. For further information please contact the team at: <a href="mailto:performance@ecodev.vic.gov.au">performance@ecodev.vic.gov.au</a>

Tags: Environment, Finance, LGA, government contacts, government directory, health, know your council, local government contacts, local government directory, performance reporting, planning, recreation, society, transport, victorian councils
Organization: Department of Government Services