AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Greater Sydney Region Tree Canopy to Modified Mesh Block 2022

The Greater Sydney Region Tree Canopy to Modified Mesh Block 2022 provides both an area and percentage of canopy for city blocks and infrastructure corridors in the Greater Sydney Region as of 2022. With this dataset users can estimate tree canopy for many geographic areas (map scales), from larger local government area and precincts down to mesh block (ABS) and modified mesh block (smallest scale). The geographic extent of the 2022 canopy cover dataset includes the metropolitan urban area and metropolitan rural area of Greater Sydney.  Having current and accurate estimates of tree canopy supports citizens and governments to reliably identify areas of tree canopy and confidently develop urban greening and heat island mitigation strategies and actions. 
This dataset provides the user with information at a known spatial accuracy. The dataset uses vegetation information derived from 0.48m resolution ArborCarbon Pty Ltd height stratified vegetation cover data combined with boundary and land use information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Mesh Block polygon dataset. 
The Greater Sydney Region Tree Canopy to Modified Mesh Block 2022 dataset uses the Modified Mesh Block boundaries from the ‘Greater Sydney Region Tree Canopy to Modified Mesh Block 2019’ dataset. Care should be taken when comparing canopy cover between datasets, especially in LGAs with a lower proportion of Metropolitan Urban Area, as some observed differences may be a result of variations in methodologies rather than actual change in canopy cover.
In the dataset, “tree canopy” is classified as all vegetation greater than 3m. “All vegetation” includes all vegetation, including tree canopy, greater than 0m. Note: due to data limitations, not all grass areas have been identified in their entirety. 

Tags: HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Planning, VEGETATION-Structural, tree, tree canopy, tree cover, vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
Snowy Monaro Segment 3D May 2024

Access APIMetadata Portal Metadata InformationContent Title&nbsp;Snowy Monaro Segment 3D May 2024Content TypeScene Layer/Scene Layer PackageDescriptionNSW Transport Theme Road Segment is a line feature class representing a section of road having common attributes and terminating at its physical and or at an intersection with another road at the same grade (same level). Its position is determined by the methodology used to input into the Topographic Database. Common methods of input include GPS, traced from the cadastre or traced from an orthorectified image.Data included in Road Segments includes:Vehicular TrackPathwayContinuity LineStandard Road&nbsp;On-off RampDual CarriagewayInitial Publication Date01/05/2024Data Currency01/05/2024Data Update FrequencyOtherContent SourceData provider filesFile TypeScene Layer Package (*.slpk)AttributionData Theme, Classification or Relationship to other DatasetsTransport Theme of the NSW Foundation Spatial Data FrameworkAccuracyThe dataset maintains a positional relationship to, and alignment with, the Lot and Property digital datasets. The Lot and Property data was captured by digitising the best available cadastral mapping at a variety of scales and accuracies, ranging from 1:500 to 1:250 000 according to the National Mapping Council of Australia, Standards of Map Accuracy (1975). Therefore, the position of the feature instance will be within 0.5mm at the map scale for 90% of the well-defined points. That is 1:500 = 0.25m, 1:2000 = 1m, 1:4000 = 2m, 1:25000 = 12.5m, 1:50000 = 25m and 1:00000 = 50m. A program of positional upgrade (accuracy improvement) is currently underway. Feature heights have been derived from LiDAR elevation sources including 1m and 2m DEMS. The data used to create the DEMs have an accuracy of 0.3m (95% Confidence Interval) vertical and 0.8m (95% Confidence Interval) horizontal. The features vertical accuracy is also a function of its horizon.Spatial Reference System (dataset)WGS84Spatial Reference System (web service)EPSG:4326WGS84 Equivalent ToGDA2020Spatial ExtentContent LineageData ClassificationUnclassifiedData Access PolicyOpenData QualityTerms and ConditionsCreative CommonStandard and SpecificationData CustodianSpatial Services | Department of Customer ServicesPoint of ContactSS-SDS@customerservice.nsw.gov.auData AggregatorSpatial Services | Department of Customer ServicesData DistributorSpatial Services | Department of Customer ServicesAdditional Supporting InformationOpen Geospatial Consortium (OGC) implemented and compatible for the consumption by common GIS platforms. Available as either cache or non-cache, depending on client use or requirement.TRIM Number

Tags: 3D, Road Segment, Snowy Monaro, Transport
Organization: Spatial Services (DCS)
Georges River Vegetation Extant. VIS_ID 4166

The Georges River Biodiversity Study comprises four main components, the mapping of vegetation communities within the catchment, habitat modelling for priority fauna and flora species and a conservation assessment to identify areas of likely high biodiversity value. The area of extant native vegetation was estimated for the Cumberland Plain using aerial photograph interpretation (API). Aerial photographs flown between November 1997 and March 1998 were interpreted at a scale of 1:16000 using a stereoscope. Remnants were classified into 6 classes according to remnant size and the density of Eucalyptus tree cover. The floristic composition of the overstorey was estimated for Classes A, B and C. Class C polygons included remnants with a non-Eucalyptus tree stratum and remnants with no tree stratum (eg shrublands). Descriptions of the understorey were mainly qualitative (eg presence/absence of shrubs, weeds, mesic species or vines), but dominance by particular genera was noted where possible (eg Casuarina, Melaleuca, Olea). Class B polygons of area less than 5 ha were mapped as class TX (scattered trees). Areas of scattered trees where agricultural activities were evident (eg heavily grazed areas, mustering yards, cropped land) were mapped as TXR. Areas of scattered trees with building structures present were mapped as TXU.
VIS_ID 4166

Tags: PCT, Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Environmental Planning Instrument  - Dwelling Density

This spatial dataset identifies the maximum density of dwellings on certain land. Development for the purposes of residential accommodation on land is subject to an "Additional Local Provision" which can be found in Part 6 or Part 7 of the Local Environment Plan (LEP). The maximum density may be established as either a maximum number of dwellings in total for an area or a maximum ratio of dwellings to land size
Contact data.broker@environment.nsw.gov.au for a data package (shapefile).

Tags: Dwelling Density, EPI, HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Planning, LEP, Planning, standard instrument
Organization: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
High Environmental Values of the South East Tablelands Planning Region - detailed

This polygon shape file is a 1:25,000 – 1: 50 000 environmental dataset combining 16 input data sources.  These are outlined in the lineage statement.  The input data sets identify agreed HEV criteria for the purposes of regional strategic planning and other environmental assessment projects that require identification of significant biodiversity values. This project was undertaken by the Planning Team South East Branch Regional Operations with input from Planning Services Unit OEH. The South East Tablelands High Environmental Values dataset covers the South East Tablelands Regional Growth Planning area.

Tags: Biodiversity, Conservation, HEV, Planning, Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Vegetation mapping of Cape Byron State Conservation Area and Arakwal National Park, 2013. VIS_ID 4385

A vegetation survey, classification and mapping program of Cape Byron State Conservation Area and Arakwal National Park was carried out during 2007-8 by Andy Baker of Wildsite Ecological Services Pty Ltd. It was a North Coast NPWS Region contract, mapped at 1:25000 scale. The mapping was revised and the report finalised in 2013. The mapping was clipped to the SCA and NP boundary in 2013 and hence the mapping covers a slightly smaller area.  This is perhaps why both the 2008 and 2013 versions have been retained.
Cape Byron SRA (101 ha) and Arakwal NP (200 ha) are situated on the far North Coast of NSW immediately east of Byron Bay in the Byron Shire local government area. The reserves fall within the NSW North Coast biogeographic region of Thackway and Cresswell (1995), and the North Coast botanical subdivision of Anderson (1961). Cape Byron SCA and Arakwal NP consists of a contiguous area of coastal vegetation that extends from the headland hill complex of Cape Byron in the north, and onto the Quaternary barrier deposits and adjoining low coastal hills and slopes to the south. A separate western section of Arakwal NP includes estuarine deposits and lower hill slopes. Some additional small areas of contiguous
vegetation on adjoining lands, and managed by Byron Shire Council Land and the NSW Department of Lands, are included in the study area. The total extent of the study area is 302.8 ha.
The main aims of the study were to identify, classify and map all extant vegetation within the study area, identify vegetation and flora of conservation significance, and also identify any processes currently threatening the vegetation. To this end, all vegetation has been surveyed and mapped via aerial photographic interpretation, extensive ground truthing and data analysis. Targeted sampling
was undertaken using 62 survey plots each of 0.04ha. Examination of floristic relationships and refinement of the final classification was undertaken using the PATN hierarchical clustering program.
VIS_ID 4385

Tags: Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Native Woody Vegetation Mapping of the NSW Wheat-belt VIS_ID 1609

Previously mapped and described remnant native woody vegetation of the wheat-belt is updated using Landsat TM false colour composite (bands 2,4,5,-green, near infra red, mid infra red) 1:250 000 Landsat images from a various dates, paths and rows to delineate areas where clearing of native vegetation has occurred. The study area extends from the Western Division boundary to the 300m contour west of the Great Dividing Range and between Latitudes 29� 00' S and 34� 00' S. Stand alone dataset.;
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VIS_ID1609;
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Tags: Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Terry Hie Hie Courallie Aboriginal Area Vegetation Mapping VIS ID 4001

Vegetation survey and mapping of Courallie Aboriginal Area in 2008, commissioned by NPWS Narrabri Region. Six communities were determined based on floristic analysis of 20 x 20 m survey sites, and described using dominant species and structural characteristics. Vegetation communities were mapped using ground truthing, position in landscape and stereo interpretation of aerial photos captured at 1:50,000. Lineage and attribution accuracy are unknown. VIS_ID 4001

Tags: PCT, Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Wyong LGA Vegetation Map 2002 VIS ID 738

Vegetation map of Wyong Local Government Area - Extant Distribution. Vegetation survey, analysis and mapping has been undertaken for Wyong LGA on the Central Coast of NSW.
Cluster analysis of 444 survey plots (0.04 ha in size)  revealed notable differences in the vegetation of the area, governed principally by drainage, soil type and elevation. Forty-three (43) vegetation communities have been defined, and the composition, distribution and conservation status for each of these is examined, and placed into context with other vegetation classifications completed in the region over recent years. The report details a classification of the natural vegetation of Wyong Shire, and presents extant and pre-1750 maps for the area showing the distribution of each defined community. VIS_ID 738
Map footprint supplied only. Contact Central Coast Council for access to the vegetation map.

Tags: Vegetation
Organization: Central Coast Council
Fire Heterogeneity Index (FHI) 2010/11

Remote sensing scientists from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (NSW DCCEEW) Science and Insights Division have developed a new approach to mapping the landscape patterns of high severity fire, based on NSW Fire Extent and Severity Mapping (FESM). 
High severity fire impacts an ecosystem by completely scorching or consuming the canopy biomass. Such impacts can be harmful to biodiversity, although some species benefit or even depend on this level of fire impact. 
Recent advances in remote sensing of fire and innovative computation solutions by DCCEEW Remote Sensing Scientists offer accessibility to data on fire severity and landscape patterns of fire heterogeneity across broad regions.

Tags: Biodiversity Assessment, Canopy, Environment, Fire, Fire Severity, Land Management and Biodiversity Conservation, Refugia, Rehabilitation, Wildfires
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Rectified and radiometrically corrected SPOT imagery. 2008-2010

These are the pre-processed SPOT images that are used to generate all other SPOT products.  They are rectified to a map projection and adjusted for the effects of the atmosphere, sun angle, view angle and topography. They can be used to generate remote sensing products for other applications.
These image products are only available to other NSW Government agencies upon request.

Tags: PHOTOGRAPHY-AND-IMAGERY-Satellite, VEGETATION
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Environmental Planning Instrument - Land Application (LAP)

This spatial dataset identifies the boundaries of land to which a NSW Standard Instrument Local Environmental Plan applies including areas which may be excluded or deferred as designated by the relevant NSW environmental planning instrument (EPI) under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Contact data.broker@environment.nsw.gov.au for a data package (shapefile).

Tags: BOUNDARIES-Administrative, EPI, HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Planning, LAND, LAND-Cadastre, LAND-Use, LAP, LEP, Planning, Standard Instrument
Organization: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
North Coast Regional Strategies Biodiversity Conservation Lands Layers

The 25 Year Investment and Biodiversity Conservation Lands layers were compiled for the NSW North Coast Regional Strategies in 2007.  The Biodiversity Conservation Lands is complete for all Local Government Areas along the coast from Tweed Heads to Gosford.  
There are two BioConLands datasets for each Regional Strategy area - a simplified one containing only State, Regional and Local categories in the attribute table and a larger, more complex version with "detailed" information on the components that went into the datasets.
The data layers may be interpreted as presenting planning constraints at three scales:

State: Areas identified as of state significance in recognition of a related state or federal conservation policy or program;
Regional : Areas identified as of regional significance generally in recognition of a related state policy or program or as providing buffers to state significant lands;
Local : Areas  recognised through local conservation zoning and including all remnant vegetation.

Principles for deriving conservation constraints:

A twenty five-year planning horizon was adopted for identifying Biodiversity Conservation Lands and opportunities.
State, regional and local significance classes for conservation constraints were adopted and spatially delineated.
Biodiversity features are presented as constraints with limited or no transferability. Irreplaceability of significant features is generally low and in situ conservation is generally required. The level of irreplaceability for each feature is noted in the metadata proformas.
Biodiversity Conservation Lands will generally be identified across the landscape regardless of current tenure or zoning. Whilst back-zoning of existing development zones is not envisaged, protection of high conservation value features occurring in existing development zones will be encouraged.

Important Note: Certain boundaries within these datasets, eg. NPWS and State Forest Estate, are only current to 2007.

Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Vegetation and floristics of Gilwarny and Wingadee Nature Reserves. VIS_ID 3983

Vegetation and floristics of Gilwarny and Wingadee Nature Reserves in 2012, commissioned by NPWS Narrabri Region. Seven communities were determined based on floristic analysis of 20 x 20 m survey sites, and described using dominant species and structural characteristics. Vegetation communities were mapped using ground truthing, position in landscape and stereo interpretation of aerial photos captured at 1:50,000. Lineage and attribution accuracy are unknown. VIS_ID 3983

Tags: Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Vegetation Condition Benchmarks Litter raw data V1.2

Vegetation Condition Benchmarks describe the reference state to which sites are compared to score their site-scale biodiversity values or set goals for management or restoration. This file contains some of the raw data used to create the most current vegetation condition benchmarks. Refer to the 'Dataset relationship' section, below, to access all the raw data files used in creating the Vegetation Condition Benchmarks V1.2.
The ‘Vegetation Condition Benchmarks Litter raw data V1.2’ file contains litter cover data from 6971 plots that were used to create litter cover benchmarks. 
For further details see Capararo S, Watson CJ, Somerville M, Travers SK, McNellie MJ, Dorrough J and Oliver I (2019) Function Attribute Benchmarks for the Biodiversity Assessment Method: Data audit, compilation and analysis. Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

Tags: vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
DCS Office Locations Map

Access APIMetadata Portal Metadata InformationContent TitleDCS Office Locations MapContent TypeWeb MapDescriptionMap showing NSW Department of Customer Service office locationsInitial Publication Date21/10/2024Data Currency21/10/2024Data Update FrequencyOtherContent SourceData provider filesFile TypeMap Feature ServiceAttributionData Theme, Classification or Relationship to other DatasetsAccuracySpatial Reference System (dataset)GDA2020Spatial Reference System (web service)OtherWGS84 Equivalent ToGDA2020Spatial ExtentContent LineageData ClassificationUnclassifiedData Access PolicyOpen, Shared, Restricted, Withdrawn from ServiceData QualityTerms and ConditionsCreative CommonsStandard and SpecificationData CustodianNSW Department of Customer Service - Spatial ServicesPoint of ContactData AggregatorNSW Department of Customer Service - Spatial ServicesData DistributorNSW Department of Customer Service - Spatial ServicesAdditional Supporting InformationTRIM Number

Tags: DCS Office Locations
Organization: Spatial Services (DCS)
Cumberland Plain Priority Conservation Lands

The Cumberland Plain Priority Conservation Lands data was created to inform the Cumberland Plain Recovery Plan. For more information see: Report on the methodology for identifying priority conservation lands on the Cumberland Plain July 2010: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedspecies/CumberlandPlainRecoveryPlan.htm.;
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The Priority Conservation Lands identified the larger, better condition and better-connected remnants of vegetation on the Cumberland Plain whilst incorporating a sample of all EECs and attempting to incorporate habitat values for threatened species and regionally significant suites of species. Additional sites were included for endemic threatened plants where they were not adequately represented in the remnants.

Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Saltwater Intrusion Vulnerability Assessment-Macleay River Estuary

This asset relates to the Macleay River and consists of the outputs from hydrodynamic modelling undertaken by the University of New South Wales Water Research Laboratory (WRL) to investigate changes in salinity dynamics under sea level rise.   
Three different sea level scenarios were modelled, a present-day sea level, a sea level increase of 0.20 m and an increase of 0.55 m.  
This asset comprises the full technical report written by WRL, timeseries data for each model scenario run, and all the run files required to re-run the model using RMA software. 

Note: If you would like to ask a question, make any suggestions, or tell us how you are using this dataset, please visit the NSW Water Hub which has an online forum you can join.

Tags: DCCEEW - Water, Estuaries, Modelling, Salinity
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Hill 60 tunnels LiDAR point cloud Port Kembla

Access APILiDAR scans of disused underground tunnels, gun emplacements &amp; associated buildings which are currently closed to the public due to hazardous condition. Underground point cloud colourised by intensity (return strength of the laser beam). Captured by Leica P30 scanner.The original point clouds have been filtered to 1 in 10 points to improve system performance.Partial scan of the exterior of Port Kembla Marine Rescue Port Kembla - Port Kembla (marinerescuensw.com.au)* Content warning - the graffiti on tunnel walls &amp; ceilings may contain offensive images and text  Metadata Portal Metadata InformationContent TitleHill 60 tunnels LiDAR point cloud Port KemblaContent TypeScene Layer/Scene Layer Package, 3D Data, Other, Other DocumentDescriptionLiDAR scans of disused military underground tunnels, gun emplacements &amp; associated buildingsInitial Publication Date06/02/2024Data Currency09/2023Data Update FrequencyNone plannedContent SourceWebsite URLFile Type Scene Layer Package (.slpk)Attribution© Wollongong City Council (2024)Data Theme, Classification or Relationship to other DatasetsAccuracySpatial Reference System (dataset)GDA94, WGS84Spatial Reference System (web service)EPSG:3857WGS84 Equivalent ToGDA94Spatial ExtentContent LineageData ClassificationNSW Government, UnclassifiedData Access PolicyShared, RestrictedData QualityTerms and ConditionsRestricted LicenceStandard and SpecificationData CustodianWollongong City Council - Mapping ServicesPoint of Contactmservices@wollongong.nsw.gov.auData AggregatorData DistributorAdditional Supporting InformationTRIM Number

Tags: Hill 60, Military Tunnels, Port Kembla, Wollongong City Council
Organization: Spatial Services (DCS)
Vegetation map of the Warrumbungles National Park VIS_ID 1012

Vegetation association mapping undertaken as part of a resource and fire behaviour assessment for Pilliga Nature Reserve and Warrumbungle National Park in 1990. Existing datasets were collated and field survey undertaken to inform air photo interpretation of vegetation patterns. 36 field survey sites were sampled in the Pilliga. Number of sites sampled in the Warrumbungles is not recorded. Specifications of aerial photography is not provided, however 1:50,000 air photos were flown over the Pilliga and part of Warrumbungles in 1989, and 1:50,000 photos captured in 1982 exist for the remainder of Warrumbungle NP. The purpose of the project was to provide an overall picture of the vegetation types and to sample fuel loadings stratified by vegetation type/physiology/aspect for incorporation into the NPWS FIREMAPS (Fire Mapping and Prediction System) and ERMS databases. VIS_ID 1012

Tags: Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water