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High Ecological Value Waterways and Water Dependent Ecosystems - CAMPBELLTOWN LGA

A map of the high ecological value waterways and water dependent ecosystems for the Campbelltown 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 19 indicators making up the map for the Campbelltown 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
Bathurst District Vegetation Survey VIS_ID 936

"Vegetation map of Nangar National Park.;
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Vegetation descriptions from Boden, R. &amp; Mitchell, L. (1996). Bathurst Vegetation Survey. Unpublished report by ERM Mitchell McCotter for the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Bathurst District. ;
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The NSW NPWS commissioned vegetation surveys of Winburndale NR and Nangar, Conimbla and Weddin Mountains NPs, as the first stage in preparing fire management plans. Key project tasks were literature review to compile an annotated bibliography, and vegetation surveys to describe communities, their floristic composition and conservation status.  ;
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Mapping produced by Boden &amp; Mitchell was deemed insufficient for reserve management needs. Subsequently, more detailed mapping (this dataset) was undertaken by Roger Lembit under contract to NPWS Bathurst District office in 1997.;
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VIS_ID 936

Tags: Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Land management within capability monitoring MER 2008: final result matrix

This MER dataset comprises an Excel spreadsheet that presents the Land Management within Capability (LMwC) indices for each of the 8 component land &amp; soil capability (LSC) hazards for each of the 10 soil monitoring units (SMUs) within each Catchment Management Authority (CMA) of NSW. A summary of results is also included highlighting which particular hazards are of concern in each CMA and across the state. These results are also presented and discussed in the Technical Report: OEH (2014), Soil condition and land management in NSW: final results from the 2008-09 monitoring evaluation and reporting program,  http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications-search/soil-condition-and-land-management-in-new-south-wales

Tags: land capability, land degradation, sustainable land management
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
High Ecological Value Waterways and Water Dependent Ecosystems - HORNSBY LGA

A map of the high ecological value waterways and water dependent ecosystems for the Hornsby 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 22 indicators making up the map for the Hornsby 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
Lake Macquarie LGA Vegetation 2012 VIS_ID 2307 - superseded

This record is now superseded. The current record can be found here: https://datasets.seed.nsw.gov.au/dataset/lake-macquarie-lga-vegetation-community-map-2022-vis_id-5117
Lake Macquarie City Council Working Composite Vegetation Community Map undertaken by Stephen Bell and Colin Driscoll
from 2008 - 2013. A staged approach has been adopted by Council, to allow for funding as it becomes available. Stage 1 of the project focused on the Wyee to Cooranbong portion of the LGA, while Stage 2 examined the Glendale–Bolton Point–Seahampton area. Stage 5 focused on the north-eastern area of the City, extending north from Belmont in the south, and adjoining the Stage 2 area near Glendale. Stages 4 and 6 have not yet commenced. In total, approximately 46,270 ha have been included within Stages 1-3 and 5.  Previous classification and mapping studies have also been amalgamated to form the basis of a city-wide vegetation map, which will be progressively amended and improved as further funding becomes available. Both mapping projects adopt the LHCCREMS 2000 vegetation classification as their structural framework, but with updated sub-community and new community allocations informed through preliminary regional multivariate data analysis undertaken for unrelated projects elsewhere in the region. VIS_ID 2307
Map footprint supplied only. Contact Lake Macquarie Council for access to the vegetation map.

Tags: PCT, Vegetation
Organization: Data.NSW
Fauna Key Habitats for Nandewar

The key habitats have been identified at a regional scale as the most important extant vertebrate fauna habitats in Nandewar. They are derived from (i) most of the largest habitat remnants remaining in the region and (ii);
smaller remnants representing areas of relatively high fertility or important vegetation types which are now largely cleared.

Tags: Key Habitats
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Hunter Wetlands National Park (Tomago Precinct) Vegetation Map, 2012. VIS_ID 3924

Vegetation Mapping of the Tomago Precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park undertaken by ecobiological for NPWS in 2012. Field data was collected at 647 points and 12 permanent monitoring points in May to June 2012.  Six vegetation types consisting of 14 variants or sub-units were observed and mapped within the study area:
 Saline Wetland Complex (230 ha)
 Freshwater Wetland Complex (16 ha)
 Swamp Oak Forest (69 ha)
 Exotic Vegetation (40 ha)
 Paperbark – Swamp Mahogany Forest (8ha)
 Smooth-barked Apple – Red Bloodwood – Banksia Forest (5 ha)
Four threatened ecological communities and two threatened species were recorded during the survey.
Twenty (20) species of exotic plant were recorded during surveys and maps showing the distribution of noxious and environmental weeds are provided. VIS_ID 3924

Tags: Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Pilliga West State Conservation Area and National Park. VIS_ID 4012

Six vegetation communities were mapped following field survey and full floristic sampling. Colour aerial photographs at 1:50 000 scale formed the basis of the vegetation map polygons. The images were interpreted stereoscopically for patterns of vegetation and geomorphology, and matched to the vegetation site data. A provisional vegetation map was drafted on acetate overlays and the linework and boundaries checked during ground-truthing. The study area was traversed and particular sites investigated to confirm polygon labels and resolve vegetation boundaries. The final vegetation polygons were then transferred and corrected to the 1:50 000 topographic map sheet and coded. Linework was transferred to hardcopy topographic mapsheets and digitised using a digitising tablet and ArcView 3.3. A code denoting the vegetation community was then attributed to each polygon based on the hardcopy linework. Dataset was reprojected by DECCW from AGD66 Zone 55 to GDA94 using ArcMAP 9.3. VIS_ID 4012

Tags: Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Vegetation survey and mapping of Terry Hie Hie Irrigappa Aboriginal Area 2008 VIS ID 4025

Vegetation survey and mapping of Irrigappa Aboriginal Area in 2008, commissioned by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (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 4025

Tags: PCT, Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Hydrogeological Landscapes for the Eastern Murray Catchment: October 2011 (First Edition)

NOTE: This dataset has been superseded by Hydrogeological Landscapes for the Eastern Murray Catchment: May 2015 (Second Edition) – https://iar.environment.nsw.gov.au/dataset/46f7bf5b-eebf-4b6e-9d8e-e45d3c7e2c52.
The Hydrogeological Landscape (HGL) concept provides a structure for the understanding of how salinity manifests itself in the landscape and how differences in salinity are expressed across the landscape. A HGL spatially defines areas of similar salt stores and pathways for salt mobilisation. The process of HGL determination relies on the integration of a number of factors: geology, soils, slope, regolith depth, and climate; an understanding of the differences in salinity development; and the impacts (land salinity/salt load/water electrical conductivity) in landscapes. Information sources such as soils maps, site characterisation, salinity site mapping, hydrogeological conditions and surface and groundwater data are combined to develop standard templates for each HGL. The focus of this dataset is the Eastern Murray study area upstream of Corowa. It comprises introductory information on HGLs; HGL templates; and maps and digital spatial data developed for the project, including derivative maps to assist in land management decision making in the Eastern Murray study area. This includes information on salinity management from the perspectives of land use design, scales and types of management, landscape function, management strategies, actions and outcomes, as well as land use to be avoided.

Tags: Land Degradation, Land Management, Salinity
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Native Woody Vegetation Mapping of the NSW Wheat-belt VIS_ID 1632

This map and report (cited below) present the results of research on the rate of change of native woody vegetation in the Central New South Wales wheatbelt. The study was carried out over three years and analysed vegetation change between the 1980s and 2000.
The project tested methods to map changes in native woody vegetation using direct visual inspection of readily available Landsat TM satellite imagery. NPWS mapping of native woody vegetation types within the wheatbelt provided the 1980s baseline information for the study. Clearing was identified on the satellite images and digitised. The resulting clearing maps were used to produce updated maps of remaining native woody vegetation for each monitoring period.
Systematic validation of the mapping was done by comparison with specially flown, fine-scale aerial photography. Validation results showed that the mapping consistently and accurately distinguished between clearing and areas of no-change with typical accuracy rates of approximately 95%. (VIS_ID 1632; ANZLIC: ANZNS0208000146)

Tags: Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Washpool National Park Eastern Section Vegetation 2013 VIS_ID 4370

Vegetation community mapping for eastern Washpool National Park, 2013. A Northern Tablelands NPWS Region contract with EcoLogical. Mapped at 1:25000 scale. 
Washpool National Park, covering an area of over 68,000 hectares (ha), is located on the edge of the Northern Tablelands and North Coast in north-eastern NSW. In 2014, the Northern Tablelands office of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) commissioned Eco Logical Australia to conduct a comprehensive vegetation survey of the eastern section of Washpool National Park (EWNP). This area, consisting of approximately 42 576 ha, includes the largest continuous patch of rainforest in NSW. This report details the results of this vegetation survey and includes sections on previous work undertaken in the study area, classification and mapping of the vegetation communities, a comprehensive plant species list, rare and threatened plant species, vegetation communities of conservation significance, introduced weeds of significance and management recommendations.  VIS_ID 4370

Tags: Threatened Ecological Communities, Vegetation
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
River Red Gum Tree Size and Growth Data

These data were collected as part of the River Red Gum Ecological Thinning Trial.  
Data were collected for eight tree size and growth parameters, as described below:
Tree Diameter at Breast Height: Within each 9 ha plot, 30 trees with &gt;10 cm diameter at breast height (DBH) were randomly selected along a north–south transect in the centre of the plot and permanently marked. Where trees died, replacement trees of a similar DBH were subsequently marked and measured. The DBH of each tree was measured to the nearest mm six times over seven years. 
Tree Crown Size: The crown size of each of the 30 permanently marked trees was measured three times over seven years. Crown size was measured by estimating the distance between the canopy edges in 2 perpendicular planes in metres.
Tree Crown Extent: The crown extent of each of the 30 permanently marked trees was measured six times over seven years. Crown extent is defined as the percentage of the potential crown that contains live foliage and was visually estimated to the nearest 5%.
Tree Mortality: Tree mortality was surveyed by assessing the living or dead status of 50 trees with ≥10 cm DBH along a north-south transect within a 2 ha subplot in each 9 ha plot. Dead trees were defined as those with no live foliage. Tree mortality was surveyed six times over seven years.
Large Trees: Large trees were surveyed by traversing a central 2 ha subplot in each 9 ha plot and measuring and recording all trees with a DBH of 80 cm or more. Surveys were conducted three times over seven years.
Hollow-bearing Trees: Hollow-bearing trees were surveyed by traversing a central 2 ha subplot in each 9 ha plot and visually assessing the presence of hollows in living and dead trees. Surveys were conducted three times over seven years.
Tree Size Classes: Tree size class distribution data were collected on ten 0.1 ha subplots per 9 ha plot. Within each subplot, each living tree &gt;1.37 m in height was counted and allocated to a size class. Multi-stemmed trees were counted as a single individual, with data recorded for each stem. Size class data was surveyed in the 2021-22 survey year.
Coppice: New shoots (coppice regrowth, also known as resprouts) may emerge from cut stumps or pushed over saplings of Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Data on coppice regrowth following thinning were recorded in ten 0.1 ha subplots in each 9 ha plot in the 2021-22 survey year. The number of coppice stems &gt;1.37 m in height emerging from stumps and pushed over or damaged saplings was recorded. Only recent coppice arising from stumps and saplings that resulted from the thinning trial were counted.
Further information is provided in the reference guide for each dataset.
Data for tree diameter, large trees, hollow-bearing trees, and tree size classes are not publicly available. Contact data.broker@environment.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Tags: Restoration, Thinning
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
High Conservation Value Rivers

High Conservation Rivers or Undisturbed Rivers of NSW and the ACT.  From data compiled by the Australian Heritage Commission with the cooperation and technical input of the NSW National Parks &amp; Wildlife Service, former Department of Land and Water Conservation, and Environment ACT. 
Rivers with High Conservation Value or Identified Conservation Value were identified as part of the Stressed Rivers Assessment in 1998.  An evaluation of environmental or conservation status was undertaken as part of the stressed rivers approach. Indicators of environmental value were developed and assessed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and NSW Fisheries. Indicators included presence of wetlands, National Park (or similar), riparian vegetation, water birds, threatened species, fish species diversity, and absence of alien fish species. On the basis of this data, NPWS and Fisheries assigned either an environmental value or a high conservation value each subcatchment.  The assessment was preliminary and was noted as needing review.  
Table 1. High Conservation Value Rivers on page 14 of the "Stressed Rivers Assessment Report - NSW State Summary  - 1998" provides more information to the table values.  

Tags: Conservation, High Value, Identified
Organization: NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Aboriginal History Explorer

Access APIMetadata Portal Metadata InformationContent TitleAboriginal History ExplorerContent TypeOtherDescriptionExplore places that have historical associations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Sydney.Initial Publication Date20/06/2024Data Currency20/06/2024Data Update FrequencyOtherContent SourceOtherFile TypeDocumentAttributionData Theme, Classification or Relationship to other DatasetsAccuracySpatial Reference System (dataset)OtherSpatial Reference System (web service)OtherWGS84 Equivalent ToOtherSpatial ExtentContent LineageData ClassificationUnclassifiedData Access PolicyOpenData QualityTerms and ConditionsCreative CommonStandard and SpecificationData CustodianDuo HePoint of Contactduo.he@customerservice.nsw.gov.auData AggregatorData DistributorAdditional Supporting InformationTRIM Number

Tags: Indigenous, Population and society
Organization: Spatial Services (DCS)
Voluntary school contributions and subject contributions (2014-2023)

Voluntary contributions and subject contributions revenue as included in the NSW Department of Education’s Annual Report, and as included in individual NSW government school Annual Reports.
Data Notes:


Voluntary school contributions are payments made by parents or carers to enhance available educational programs.


Subject contributions are payments made by parents or carers to fund elective subjects which the student is enrolled in, for resources that go beyond the minimum requirements of the curriculum.


All schools may request contributions from parents and carers of students enrolled in the school to enhance educational programs.


The payment of voluntary school contributions is at the discretion of parents and carers. The NSW Education Act states that instruction provided in government schools is to be free of charge, except for overseas students. Students must have access to the minimum curriculum and not be denied the opportunity to meet syllabus requirements because of non-payment of voluntary school contributions.


Schools may request contributions for elective subjects for resources that go beyond the minimum requirements of the curriculum following consultation with the school community. Parents and carers who are unable to pay elective subject contributions because of financial hardship may be eligible for assistance from the school.


Principals can decide on voluntary school contributions and elective subject contributions following consultation with the school community, through structures such as the Parents and Citizens Association (P&amp;C) or the finance/resourcing committee.


Principals must ensure that students and families who are unable to make a voluntary school contribution or elective subject contribution do not experience any embarrassment or discrimination. Schools must maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding payment of contributions.


Data Source:

Financial Controlling, Finance Directorate, NSW Department of Education.


Tags: government-schools, level-school, operations
Organization: NSW Department of Education