AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
River Red Gum Litter and Woody Debris Data

These data were collected as part of the River Red Gum Ecological Thinning Trial. 
Litter depth, litter cover and woody debris were recorded. The following methods were employed:
Litter Cover and Litter Depth: Litter cover and litter depth data were collected within three 20 m x 20 m subplots within each 9 ha plot. Litter was defined as any disconnected dead plant material from 1-99 mm in diameter. Average litter depth within each subplot was estimated by measuring litter depth at 10 locations using a metal ruler and cardboard disk. Litter cover was visually estimated as percentage within each subplot. Litter data was collected six times across seven years. 
Coarse Woody Debris: Coarse woody debris (CWD) data was collected within two 0.1 ha subplots within each plot. CWD was defined as dead plant material (log) with a diameter of 100 mm or more and at least 0.5 m in length. The midpoint diameter and length of each log was recorded. CWD was measured three times across seven years.
Further information is provided in the reference guide for each dataset.
Data for coarse woody debris is not publicly available. Contact data.broker@environment.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Tags: Native Vegetation, Thinning, vegetation, woody
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Historical vegetation mapping of the Moira Grass Plains  VISID 4190, 4191 & 4192

This study involved mapping changes in forest extent, structure, condition and floristics using three sets of historical aerial photography (1945, 1970 and 1991). Comparisons were made between these years and also with the forest structure results obtained from the same methodology implemented by OEH (Bowen et al, 2011). The most significant advances in River Red Gum extent were seen to have taken place between 1970 and 1991.
Please note that 3 separate vegetation datasets were produced:
MoiraGrassPlains_1945_E_4190
MoiraGrassPlains_1970_E_4191
MoiraGrassPlains_1991_E_4192
VIS_ID 4190, 4191 &amp; 4192

Tags: PCT, Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Vegetation of the 1:25 000 Dumaresq map sheet VIS_ID 239

The composition and extent of the present natural vegetation on the Guyra 1:25,000 mapsheet is described and mapped in terms of floristics, structure and disturbance. Cunninghamia 6(3). 2000. AUZLIG ANZNS0263000190. (VIS ID 239)

Tags: Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
NSW BioNet Flora Survey Plots – PCT Reference Sites

This is a dataset of the NSW BioNet Flora Survey Data Collection that is maintained via the Flora Survey Module of the NSW BioNet Atlas application. This collection is a central, authoritative database for systematic vegetation survey data in NSW. 
This dataset includes full floristic survey sites that have been allocated to PCTs through the quantitative classification method outlined in A revised classification of plant communities of eastern New South Wales (DPE 2022). 
https://environment.nsw.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications-search/a-revised-classification-of-plant-communities-of-eastern-new-south-wales. As such these sites are reference sites for quantitative PCTs.
Access
The full datasets (sites and species) may be accessed via the BioNetAtlas application http://www.BioNet.nsw.gov.au/. Site-level data (without species) is available in a machine readable form via the BioNet OData Web Service https://data.bionet.nsw.gov.au/. That OData data service is delivered to SEED where it is rendered as a map layer (i.e. Web Map Service).
You may also query and extract simplified data from SEED Map View – this video explains How to access BioNet systematic flora survey plot data using the SEED portal. https://vimeo.com/455328331.
Data in BioNet is made available in accordance with DPE's Sensitive Species Data Policy https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/wildlife-management/wildlife-policies-and-guidelines/sensitive-species-data. For species categorised as "sensitive", location information may be withheld depending on the species' status under the policy, and on the access rights of the user. Records in BioNet are not guaranteed to be free from error or omission.  

Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Repealed - Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No 33-Cooks Cove

This is a repealed State Environmental Planning Policy and has been superseded by the State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts – Eastern Harbour City) 2021 as part of the Department's initiative to consolidate State Environmental Planning Policies to simplify and provide certainty to the planning system.
Click here to go to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts - Eastern Harbour City) 2021 Open Data page: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/opendata/dataset/state-environmental-planning-policy-precincts-eastern-harbour-city-2021
Go to the following link to find out more about the new consolidated SEPPs: https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/Policy-and-Legislation/State-Environmental-Planning-Policies/Consolidated-state-environmental-planning-policies
This historical record represents Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No 33-Cooks Cove 

Tags: Cooks Cove, HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT-Planning, Repealed SEPP, SEPP consolidation, Sydney Regional Environmental Plan
Organization: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
Cataract National Park & State Conservation Area 2006 VIS_ID 4722

Cataract National Park and State Conservation Area vegetation mapping was undertaken by Dr John T. Hunter in 2006 by contract for the NPWS Northern Tableland Region.  Cataract NP and SCA are located approximately 20km north of Drake near Tenterfield and comprise around 4,000 ha of lands. The north eastern boundary of the study area is bordered by the Clarence River. The lands are mainly mountainous with many incised creeks and escarpment areas. The lands lie in the North Coast Botanical District.
The vegetation of Cataract National Park and State Conservation Area is described
and mapped (scale 1:25 000). Seven communities are defined based on classification (Kulczynski association). These seven communities were mapped based on ground truthing, air photo interpretation and landform. Much of the reserve is dominated by grassy forests and woodlands usually with Allocasuarina torulosa (Forest Oak), Eucalytpus biturbinata (Grey Gum) and Eucalytpus crebra (Ironbark) with an understorey of Cymbopogon refractus (Barbed-wire Grass), Imperata cylindrical (Blady Grass) and Poa sieberiana (Tussock Grass). Much of the reserve has been disturbed in the past, particularly by clearing, logging and grazing. No listed threatened communities or flora species were noted. A total of 437 vascular plant taxa were found from 108 families and 285 genera.
VIS_ID 4722

Tags: Native Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
NSW post-fire debris flow susceptibility map

Debris flows are extremely damaging and dangerous post-fire hazards that can cause significant short- and long-term impacts to rivers and aquatic ecosystems, water quality, and infrastructure. However, they are relatively poorly documented in NSW. High-resolution aerial imagery highlights significant debris flow activity in parts of NSW severely impacted by the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires, specifically the Tuross, Tumut and Lake Burragorang catchments which were mapped in detail. This inventory of debris flow occurrences was used to train and validate a predictive logistic regression model using key predictor variables slope, fire severity, aridity, geology and soil erodibility. The model outputs can inform assessments of future potential hazards to threatened aquatic species, remote infrastructure such as roads and properties, and drinking water reservoirs and associated infrastructure. 
For more information, please read the accompanying report, ‘Post-fire debris flows in NSW: Susceptibility modelling and implications for management’, or check out this link: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/water/estuaries/estuaries-research/bushfire-affected-waterways

Tags: Fire Management Planning, HAZARDS-Fire, Post-fire Recovery, SOIL-Erosion, WATER-Quality
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Booroolong Nature Reserve Vegetation 2014 VIS_ID 4718

Booroolong Nature Reserve vegetation mapping was undertaken by Dr John T. Hunter in 2014 by contract for the NPWS Northern Tableland Region.  Booroolong Nature Reserve lies approximately 30 km by road north west of Armidale within the Northern Tablelands Botanical District and New England Tablelands Bioregion. The reserve contains approximately 967 ha of lands and was originally dedicated in 1999. Previously the reserve was a State Forest.
The vegetation of Booroolong Nature Reserve is described and mapped (scale 1:10000) based on ADS40 Imagery (2012). Nine floristic communities are defined based on classification (Kulczynski association). These nine communities were mapped based on ground truthing, air photo interpretation and landform. In addition ten Plant Community Types (VIS PCT) are also mapped along with four Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs).
VIS_ID 4718

Tags: Native Vegetation, Vegetation Map
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Couradda National Park Vegetation Mapping. VIS_ID 3990

Vegetation survey and mapping of Couradda National Park in 2008, commissioned by NPWS Narrabri Region. Five 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 3990

Tags: Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
High Ecological Value Waterways and Water Dependent Ecosystems - LIVERPOOL LGA

A map of the high ecological value waterways and water dependent ecosystems for the Liverpool LGA was prepared by the Science Division of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, with input layers and support for the map provided by the former NSW Department of Primary Industries-Fisheries and Department of Industry-Crown Lands and Water. The basis for the map arises from Science Division inputs to strategic planning processes. For example, the map has been included in the Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plans for the Wilton (Wilton2040, page 22) and Greater Macarthur (interim plan, page 36) Priority Growth Areas. This map was specifically developed for input to Local Government Local Strategic Planning Statements to support Council’s delivery of Strategy 25.1 of the Greater Sydney Region Plan.
The map shows areas where waterways and water dependent ecosystems are defined as high ecological value, based on definitions, guidelines and policies under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, Fisheries Management Act 1994 and Water Management Act 2000. Water dependent ecosystems are defined as wetlands, and flora and fauna that rely on water sources (including groundwater). The map represents an overlay of 39 indicators being used by the State Government to define high value, however, not all 39 indicators will be present in any one LGA (see Attachment 1 below). For example, there are 24 indicators making up the map for the Liverpool LGA. It should also be noted that the individual indicators have not been ground-truthed and it is recommended that field assessments and/or a comparison to local mapping be undertaken prior to any decisions being made.
The map was created by initially placing a 1 ha (to correspond with a lot size) hexagon grid over the LGA, and attributing the grid with the area, length and/or frequency of occurrence of high value water dependent ecosystems. The purpose of the map is to identify strategic planning priorities for protecting and improving the health of high value waterways and water dependent ecosystems in the LGA. Once identified, the priorities can be used as a basis for identifying aquatic biodiversity refugia, stream rehabilitation efforts and setting management targets and/or land use planning controls that would protect or improve the health of waterways and water dependent ecosystems so they provide the essential services and functions expected of a cool blue-green corridor.

Tags: Coastal Wetlands, Groundwater, HEV_water, Riparian Lands Watercourses
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
High Ecological Value Waterways and Water Dependent Ecosystems - COASTAL CATCHMENTS of NSW

This dataset identifies high ecological value waterways and water dependent ecosystems for the 184 coastal catchments in NSW. The purpose of the dataset is to identify strategic priorities for protecting and improving the health of high value waterways and water dependent ecosystems in the catchment.
The dataset map shows areas where waterways and water dependent ecosystems are defined as high ecological value, based on the definitions, guidelines and policies under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, Fisheries Management Act 1994 and/or Water Management Act 2000.
The water dependent ecosystems consist of wetlands, and flora and fauna that rely on water sources (including groundwater). The dataset does not include vegetation dependent on surface waters. The dataset integrates up to 28 data layers/indicators being used by the State Government to define high value. The individual indicators have not been ground-truthed and it is recommended that field assessments and/or a comparison to local mapping be undertaken prior to any decisions being made.
The dataset was created by initially placing a 1-hectare hexagon grid over the relevant boundary area and attributing the grid with either ‘Absent’ or ‘Present’.  This represents an occurrence only of high value water dependent ecosystems layers within the hexagon grid.  The ‘HEVlyr’ field provides a count of the number of layers within the hexagon.  A value of zero (0) represents Absent, values of greater and equal to one (1) represents the Presence of high ecological value assets.  The values DONOT indicate the significance of the area, i.e., a value of 1 is no less significant to a higher value.  Where layers are Present, please contact data steward for details relating to the underpinning datasets.

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

Export DataPrevious SEED service moved from 10.7 to 11. 1 Portal. Waiting for Metadata from DPIE.Access APIMetadata Portal Metadata InformationContent TitleWater_Modelling_Silo_Climate_StationsContent TypeOtherDescriptionWater Modelling Silo Climate StationsInitial Publication Date28/08/2024Data Currency28/08/2024Data Update FrequencyAPIContent SourceAPIFile TypeImagery LayerAttributionData Theme, Classification or Relationship to other DatasetsAccuracySpatial Reference System (dataset)GDA94Spatial Reference System (web service)OtherWGS84 Equivalent ToGDA94Spatial ExtentContent LineageData ClassificationUnclassifiedData Access PolicyOpenData QualityTerms and ConditionsCreative CommonStandard and SpecificationData CustodianNSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and WaterPoint of ContactNSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and WaterData AggregatorData DistributorAdditional Supporting InformationTRIM Number

Tags: Water
Organization: Spatial Services (DCS)
Public Transport - Realtime Vehicle Positions

Current vehicle positions in GTFS-realtime format for Buses, Ferries, Light Rail, NSW Trains, Metro and Regional Bus Services.
Our regional services are at times referenced as "TCB" - Transport Connected Bus. An up to date list of all TCB services can be found on the forum.
The real-time feed for Sydney Trains, Metro, and Inner West Light Rail has been superseded by version 2.

Tags: GTFS Realtime, Transport Connected Bus, Transportation, buses, ferries, gtfs, gtfs r, gtfsr, lightrail, metro, public, public transport, real-time, real-time alerts, realtime, realtime api, realtime positions, realtime vehicle, regional, regional bus services, tcb, trains, transport, vehicle positions, vehicles
Organization: Transport for NSW
Estuarine Vegetation, Georges River, 2000. VIS_ID 4135

The estuarine vegetation of the lower Georges River was mapped using a combination of air photo interpretation and field survey techniques, thereby updating the maps of West et al. (1985) and Watford and Williams (1998). The new map extends the upstream coverage of wetlands identified by West et al. (1985) to Sylvania Waters, up the Woronora River and up the Georges River from Milperra to the Liverpool Weir. As a result, a uniform map of the type and distribution of estuarine macrophytes for the whole of the Georges River and the Kurnell peninsula now exists. Eight vegetative complexes have been described and located. A complex is considered to be a group of communities, and saltmarsh, for example, contains several recognisable communities. VIS_ID 4135

Tags: Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Historical Fire Extent and Severity Mapping (FESM) - Northern Forests Region

Fire severity is a metric of the loss of biomass caused by fire. In collaboration with the NSW Rural Fire Service, DPE Remote Sensing &amp; Regulatory Mapping team has developed a semi-automated approach to mapping fire extent and severity through a machine learning framework based on satellite imagery. 
The method uses standardised classes to allow comparison of different fires across the landscape. The FESM severity classes include: unburnt, low severity (burnt understory, unburnt canopy), moderate severity (partial canopy scorch), high severity (complete canopy scorch, partial canopy consumption), extreme (full canopy consumption). 
Here we provide historical severity mapping for the Northern Forests region from 1989/90 to 2015/16, which is based on Landsat satellite imagery. From 2016/17 to the current fire year, this region is covered in the statewide FESM data, which is based on Sentinel 2 satellite imagery.

Tags: Fire Severity, Hazard Reduction Burns, Landsat, Remote Sensing, Wildfires
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Soil Condition (Salinity) Report Card Score Calculations (18 February 2009)

This dataset contains the workings for deriving salinity condition scores that were generated for the Soil Condition theme of the NSW Monitoring, Evaluation &amp; Reporting (MER) program.
The dataset was generated from 'known saline site' mapping and API activities carried out by DLWC and DIPNR regions between 2000 and 2005. Scores are based on location, size and intensity of salinised areas.
ArcGIS was used to intersect the salinity mapping datasets with the 124 soil monitoring units (SMUs) used for the other Soil Condition theme indicators. The area of each intensity class within each SMU was determined. In cases where it was known that there were errors in the salinity mapping, area values were adjusted accordingly. Intensity as a percentage of total SMU area was then determined.
Salt load and electrical conductivity (EC) impacts on water-ways was evaluated by staff working in the salinity field (expert opinion).

Tags: MER, Salinity, Soil
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Grasslands of South East Australian Coastal Headlands 2018. VIS_ID 5134.

This polygon dataset contains areas of maritime grasslands identified by satellite imagery and ground truthing in 2018. This mapping was produced by Dr. John T. Hunter as part of a self-led project to produce hierarchical classification of grasslands on coastal headlands of New South Wales in eastern Australia.
Original mapping was based on 50cm and 1m resolution satellite imagery and later ground truth. Not all grassland sites were visited for ground truth. 
Regarding the presence of Themeda triandra, Hunter stated in email correspondence that "there are patches down to Bega that are Themeda dominant but they are not whole headlands. As you move north the headlands are almost entirely Themeda (except Little Broughton Island which is Poa dominated like most of those in the south)." In mapped grasslands not dominated by Themeda,  "other grassland types, particularly Poa, Microlaena, Cynodon may be the more common type". Areas not found to be Themeda dominated were also noted by Hunter to be rare and worthy of legislative protection. 
Further information on the methodology and the survey's findings can be found in the paper "Grasslands on Coastal Headlands in New South Wales, south eastern Australia" included in the resources. 
For internal users paper is stored in: P:\Corporate\Products\Vegetation\VegClassification\GrasslandsCoastalHeadlands
NB. Because this vegetation layer contains a Threatened Ecological Community (Themeda Grassland) an additional layer file sits under P:\Corporate\Layers\Biodiversity\EcologicalCommunities for discoverability.
VIS ID 5134

Tags: ECOLOGY-Community, EEC, Grass, Themeda, VEGETATION-Floristic, Vegetation Mapping
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Monitoring of sustainable land management using remotely sensed vegetation cover, NSW, 2010-2021

This dataset provides maps and data that identify the sustainability of land management over NSW over the period 2010 to 2021. It is based on a new method for monitoring sustainable land management using widely available remotely sensed data: MODIS fractional vegetation cover data. The method relies on maintaining sufficient vegetation cover to prevent hillslope water erosion beyond tolerable soil erosion targets. The targets were based on long-term natural erosion rates plus a small constant and are spatially and temporally variable. Results were initially generated for individual months then were amalgamated into yearly sustainable land management indices (SLMI), presented as raster maps (100 m spatial resolution). These results were further stratified by land uses and natural resource management regions, revealing useful data and trends. Data on rainfall patterns over the preceding 12 months (relative rainfall index, RRI) can aid interpretation of the results. The method and sample results were presented in an international journal paper: Gray et al. (2023). Monitoring of sustainable land management using remotely sensed vegetation cover and variable tolerable soil erosion targets across New South Wales, Australia. https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.12876

Tags: Monitoring sustainable land management
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Extant natural vegetation for Ashford, Bingara, Inverell and Yallaroi VIS_ID 3794

Extant natural vegetation is mapped to local scale plant community level in the Ashford (NSW portion), Bingara, Inverell and Yallaroi 1 : 100 000 mapsheets. The mapsheets fall within the Border Rivers/Gwydir Catchment Management Area. Extant (or existing) vegetation includes, unlike potential vegetation, derived grassland communities and human impact of urbanisation and cropping. The mapping methodology involved: (i) using full floristic data to derive a plant community classification, (ii) deriving numerous environmental spatial layers, (iii) combining floristics and environmental layers in a statistical model i.e. generalized dissimilarity model (GDM), (iv) constraining model results with aerial photograph interpretation (API) linework and a constraints matrix, and (v) combining individual community probability layers into one natural vegetation map based on the highest probability per grid cell. Mapping was conducted at a 25m grid cell resolution.

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