AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Areas of Strategic Importance for Growling Grass Frog habitat

The Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for Melbourne's Growth Corridors (DEPI 2013a) identified measures for protecting, enhancing and connecting important populations of Growling Grass Frogs within conservation areas and mitigating the losses of habitat that will occur as a result of urban development in Melbourne's growth corridors approved under the strategic assessment. 

The purpose of the Growling Grass Frog Masterplan for Melbourne's Growth Corridors (Masterplan) is to provide guidance on implementing protection measures and investing in habitat creation and enhancement within Growling Grass Frog conservation areas. 

This dataset represents areas within the Growling Grass Frog conservation corridors for which particular protection measures are to be implemented.

Tags: Biota, Boundaries, Society
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Coal polygons (1:250,000). Warning. Extremely Limited Area close to Echuca

The data displays Coal polygon data in a very limited area close to Echuca 

The data have been collected by the Geological Survey of Victoria. The dataset is accompanied by other datasets representing geology outcrop and boundaries, structural lines, miscellaneous lines and points, metamorphism, and placer deposits.
Sourced from the Bendigo 1:250,000 Map 2001

COALINVSBD has a better state wide perspective (from the Victorian Coal - A 2006 Inventory of Resources)

Tags: Geoscientific information, Utilities communication
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Global Bat Acoustic Data Collection: Belize

This dataset is a collection of echolocation calls recorded from Belize. Users should note that some audio files may contain calls from multiple species, and in certain cases, only one of the present species has been identified.

The collection includes bat call files in .zc and .wav formats, encompassing both identified and unidentified calls. Each call file contains embedded information, such as collection date, GPS location, species identification (where available), and contributor details, which is extracted and used to create searchable filter options in TERN Ecoacoustic Recordings. This enables users to efficiently search for, explore, and download call files based on specific criteria through the dashboard.

. This metadata record serves as an open library for Australian bat call data, with future submissions from additional contributors expected to be added over time.

Tags: Bat Echolocation Call, Bat Reference Call Library, Microbat, Ultrasound
Organization: Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery
Regolith Regional type polygons (1:100,000)

The data contains primary geological data, namely regolith-landform units and boundary types separating regolith-landform units.

The dataset is part of the geological mapping dataset, which includes datasets representing geological rock units and boundaries, regolith-landform units and boundaries, structural lines, miscellaneous lines and points, miscellaneous polygons, metamorphism and placer deposits.

The data have been collected by the Geological Survey of Victoria. Data have been captured in projects covering special interest areas, and have been recorded in the field by hand at scales between 1:10,000 and 1:25,000 then prepared for hard copy printing at a range of scales.

Tags: Geoscientific information
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Conservation Areas in the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy

The dataset provides conservation areas, within the Melbourne West, Sunbury (Melbourne North-west), Melbourne North and Melbourne South-east growth areas between the 2005 and 2010 Urban Growth Boundary. 

The dataset is the basis of "biodiversity areas" identified in the Melbourne Growth Corridor Plans (May 2012) and the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy for the Melbourne Growth Corridors to be released in 2013, and prepared as a requirement of the Melbourne Strategic Assessment under the Commonwealth EPBC Act.

Tags: Boundaries, Society
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Major Residential Redevelopments Sites 2019

The Urban Development Program (UDP) monitors and reports on major residential redevelopment projects across metropolitan Melbourne. Major redevelopment projects are those comprising ten or more dwellings. Data is collected from commercial data sources and through analysis of aerial imagery, and is verified through consultations with local council representatives.
These include projects which may have an existing planning permit, or are in the planning processes, those that are current under construction, as well as potential longer term projects on sites that local councils have identified for residential purposes.
A timing classification is attributed to each project based on commercial data sources, consultation with local councils, and the stage the project has reached in the planning process. The Urban Development Program reports on major redevelopment projects using the following categories:
¿   Completed (a project was completed from Jan 2017 to Jan 2019)
¿   Under Construction (a project was under construction at Jan 2019)
¿   Firm (Recent planning approval, project with pre-sales)
¿   Likely (In planning assessment, planning permit extension may be required to develop)
¿   Possible (Long term redevelopment site, permit lapsed ).

While the UDP acknowledges a proportion of proposed projects may be abandoned or delayed, the classification process provides an indicator of available supply provided there is sufficient demand. In addition, it is acknowledged there are also sites within the established parts of Melbourne that may be suitable for residential development into the future but have not yet been identified. The UDP will continue to report on these sites as they are identified for redevelopment for residential purposes.
It should also be noted that the timings attached to these projects are indicative. Construction rates can be cyclical in nature, and highly dependent on underlying demand and pre-sales, economic cycles and industry capacity. This can mean that stated development intentions will vary from on the-ground construction activity over time and by location.

Tags: Structure
Organization: Department of Transport and Planning
VAF_EXTENT_103UTQD

This dataset relates to the Victorian Aquifer Framework (VAF) 3D Surface for the Upper Tertiary Quaternary Aquitard. It represents the mapped extent of the aquitard.

Please refer to the master metadata record VAF 'Victorian Aquifer Framework (VAF) 3D Surfaces' for detailed information.

Tags: Geoscientific information, Inland waters
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Environment Mitigation point dataset

Under the Melbourne Strategic Assessment program, liabilities are calculated through the use of the <code>Environment Mitigation Dataset'. This dataset is made up of two sub-sets, the</code>Environment Mitigation Polygon Dataset' and the <code>Environment Mitigation Point Dataset' (this dataset). The</code>Environment Mitigation Polygon Dataset' provides the habitat areas across the levy area, while the `Environment Mitigation Point Dataset' (this dataset) provides the point data for scattered trees. 

Liability is based on the hectares of habitat and the price for that habitat type, and the number of scattered tree locations and the price for a scattered tree location. A parcel of land, or other area for which a liability is imposed, may have a liability imposed based on the coverage over that land of one or more of the following:
<blockquote>

Native vegetation area
Matted Flax-lily habitat area
Spiny Rice-flower habitat area
Golden Sun Moth habitat area
Growling Grass Frog habitat area
Southern Brown Bandicoot habitat area
Scattered tree location
</blockquote>

Each of these are represented in the `Environment Mitigation Dataset', with the points for scattered tree locations represented in this sub-dataset.

Tags: Biota
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Vicmap Land Administration Themes - Annotation Text

Annotation Text is a point layer belonging to VLAT and consists of point data representing the location of Annotation and Text for VLAT. The points have been attributed with the appropropriate text.

This dataset s a raw superset of VMPROP_ANNOTIONATION_TEXT. It shows the current and retired states of each feature instance. It supports feature versioning (UFI_RETIRED) and enables feature edting chaining (UFI_OLD).

This layer should be used in conjuction with the other layers and aspatial tables that make up VLAT.

Tags: Boundaries, Environment, Planning cadastre
Organization: Department of Transport and Planning
Habitat Distribution Models - Threatened Species

Habitat distribution models (HDMs) predict where suitable habitat may exist for a species, based in part on verified observations of the species in their natural environments. Victorian government has developed HDMs for almost all of Victoria’s terrestrial flora and fauna species, and this dataset includes the models for threatened species listed under the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 and/or the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Note some models have been deemed restricted by the department and are not included in this dataset. 

The geotiff files are projected in the Vicgrid2020 coordinate system and have a cell size of 75x75 meters. These files can be viewed in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software such as ESRI's ArcGIS or the open-source QGIS. The cell values in the HDM are an index of predicted habitat suitability for the species. Higher values indicate areas of greater habitat suitability, and lower values indicate the opposite.    

A spreadsheet is included in the download to provide metadata on the models and version control information. These models are updated periodically, and it is up to the user to ensure the most current version of the models are being used. 

For more information Habitat distribution models, visit the following website: https://www.environment.vic.gov.au/biodiversity/spatial-data-foundation

User queries regarding Habitat distribution models can be emailed to: biodiversity.info@deeca.vic.gov.au

Tags: Environment
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Litchfield Savanna Ancillary Images Collection

This dataset consists of images of fauna, flora, fungi or general scenery or events captured at the site on an ad-hoc basis and may provide the researcher with information regarding the species that occupy, frequent or traverse this site. 

The Litchfield Savanna SuperSite was established in 2013 in Litchfield National Park. Site selection was influenced by the history of long-term monitoring work undertaken in this area by the Darwin Centre for Bushfire Research (formerly Bushfires NT). The core 1ha plot is dominated by <em>Eucalyptus miniata</em>.  The site is representative of the dominant ecosystem type across northern Australia: frequently burnt tropical savanna in high rainfall areas.  For additional site information, see https://www.tern.org.au/tern-observatory/tern-ecosystem-processes/litchfield-savanna-supersite/ .


Phenocam images and photopoints are also collected at the site.

Tags: Eucalyptus miniata, TERN Ecosystem Processes, lfld
Organization: Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery
Port Fairy Coastal Erosion and River Hazard

The Port Fairy Local Coastal Hazard Assessment (LCHA) provides information on the extent of coastal hazards and their physical impacts for the Port Fairy coastal environment.

This data identifies areas where coastal erosion hazard may be subjected to potential water course entrance stability processes in addition to, or independent of, coastal setback from ocean based processes

Details of the assumptions made in the derivation of this information can be found in project reports on the Our Coast website: http://www.ourcoast.org.au/cb_pages/resources.php.
Users of this information should read these project reports to understand the limitations of the data.

Tags:  atmosphere,  meteorology, Climatology, Environment, Geoscientific information, Oceans
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
2010 Index of Stream Condition - Vegetation Width Reach Summary Table

The VEGETATION_WIDTH_R table is the Statistical Summary table for the Vegetation Width Metric at the Reach level.

The ISC2010_VEGETATION_WIDTH_R table is designed to JOIN to the ISC2010_RIVER_CENTRELINES_R feature class.

River condition in Victoria is assessed every 5 years using the Index of Stream Condition (ISC). The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) developed a methodology to assess the Physical Form and Riparian Vegetation components of the ISC using remote sensing data, specifically LIDAR and aerial photography. 

A State Wide mapping project was undertaken in 2010-13 to accurately map the Physical Form and Riparian Vegetation metrics of the ISC . Other ISC metrics were not assessed in the project and were derived from other sources.

The Physical Form and Riparian Vegetation Metric products are a combination of mapped Vector and Raster data as well as Tabular Summary Statistics about the mapped features. In the context of the project, the term Metrics is used to refer to both the mapped features and the summary statistics. 

Remote sensing data used includes 15cm true colour and infra-red aerial photography and four return multi-pulse LiDAR data. This source data was used to derive a variety of Raster data sets including Digital Terrain Models, Slope, Vegetation Height and Vegetation Cover. The Digital Terrain and Slope rasters were used to map Physical Form metrics including Stream Bed, Top of Bank and River Centre Lines while the Vegetation Height and Cover rasters were used to map the Riparian Vegetation metrics.
The Project Report "Aerial Remote Sensing for Physical Channel Form and Riparian Vegetation Mapping" describes the remote sensing and mapping approach used to create this data set.

Tags: Elevation, Imagery base maps earth cover, Inland waters, Transportation
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
2010 Index of Stream Condition - Structure 2 Reach Summary Table

The ISC2010_STRUCTURE2_R table is the Statistical Summary table for the Structure2 Metric at the Reach level. Structure 2 represents vertical vegetation layering or structure and considers 6 height intervals: 1.5m to 5m, 5m to 10m, 10m to 15m, 15m to 20m, 20m to 25m and &gt;25m. Structure 2 is assessed within the 40m riparian zone.

The ISC2010_STRUCTURE2_R table is designed to JOIN to the ISC2010_RIVER_CENTRELINES_R feature class.

River condition in Victoria is assessed every 5 years using the Index of Stream Condition (ISC). The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) developed a methodology to assess the Physical Form and Riparian Vegetation components of the ISC using remote sensing data, specifically LIDAR and aerial photography. 

A State Wide mapping project was undertaken in 2010-13 to accurately map the Physical Form and Riparian Vegetation metrics of the ISC . Other ISC metrics were not assessed in the project and were derived from other sources.

The Physical Form and Riparian Vegetation Metric products are a combination of mapped Vector and Raster data as well as Tabular Summary Statistics about the mapped features. In the context of the project, the term Metrics is used to refer to both the mapped features and the summary statistics. 

Remote sensing data used includes 15cm true colour and infra-red aerial photography and four return multi-pulse LiDAR data. This source data was used to derive a variety of Raster data sets including Digital Terrain Models, Slope, Vegetation Height and Vegetation Cover. The Digital Terrain and Slope rasters were used to map Physical Form metrics including Stream Bed, Top of Bank and River Centre Lines while the Vegetation Height and Cover rasters were used to map the Riparian Vegetation metrics.
The Project Report "Aerial Remote Sensing for Physical Channel Form and Riparian Vegetation Mapping" describes the remote sensing and mapping approach used to create this data set.

Tags: Elevation, Imagery base maps earth cover, Inland waters, Transportation
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
2010 Index of Stream Condition - Fragmentation polygon features

The ISC2010_FRAGMENTATION polygon features represent gap areas in vegetation cover in the 40m Riparian Zone (defined as 40m from ISC2010_STREAMBED_WIDTH) . The gap crietria is defined as any area where vegetation cover is less than 20% for at least 10m x 10m. This data set is derived from source Fractional Cover raster data and has been clipped to a 40m buffer of Stream Bed. Small polygons (&lt;10m2) resulting from the clip process have been excluded from the Fragmentation feature class.

River condition in Victoria is assessed every 5 years using the Index of Stream Condition (ISC). The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) developed a methodology to assess the Physical Form and Riparian Vegetation components of the ISC using remote sensing data, specifically LIDAR and aerial photography. 

A State Wide mapping project was undertaken in 2010-13 to accurately map the Physical Form and Riparian Vegetation metrics of the ISC . Other ISC metrics were not assessed in the project and were derived from other sources.

The Physical Form and Riparian Vegetation Metric products are a combination of mapped Vector and Raster data as well as Tabular Summary Statistics about the mapped features. In the context of the project, the term Metrics is used to refer to both the mapped features and the summary statistics. 

Remote sensing data used includes 15cm true colour and infra-red aerial photography and four return multi-pulse LiDAR data. This source data was used to derive a variety of Raster data sets including Digital Terrain Models, Slope, Vegetation Height and Vegetation Cover. The Digital Terrain and Slope rasters were used to map Physical Form metrics including Stream Bed, Top of Bank and River Centre Lines while the Vegetation Height and Cover rasters were used to map the Riparian Vegetation metrics.
The Project Report "Aerial Remote Sensing for Physical Channel Form and Riparian Vegetation Mapping" describes the remote sensing and mapping approach used to create this data set.

Tags: Elevation, Imagery base maps earth cover, Inland waters, Transportation
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Vicmap Land Administration Themes - Crown Land Tenure and Parcel Join Table

This dataset is part of the Vicmap Land Adminiistration Themes (VLAT) product. It identifies Parcels that are associated with a Crown Land Tenure and vice-versa. 

This dataset is a raw superset of VMCLTEURE CL_TENURE_PARCEL. It shows the current and retired states of each feature instance. It supports feature versioning (UFI_RETIRED).

Tags: Environment, Society
Organization: Department of Transport and Planning
Vicmap Admin - Local Government Area (LGA) Polygon prior to 1994

This layer contains polygon features delineating local government area boundaries prior to the 1994 amalgamations. The dataset has been superseded with the new 1994 Local Government Area boundaries 
All features are identified and coded according to the Australian Standard GIS - Geographic Data Interchange of feature coded digital mapping data AS2482 - 1989.

Tags: Boundaries
Organization: Department of Transport and Planning
Geological zones of contact metamorphism interpreted from geophysical interpretation (1:250,000) Polygon

This dataset displays areas of contact and regional metamorphism, and the style of metamorphism, mapped using using combined interpretations of airborne magnetic, radiometric and gravity survey data at 1:250,000.

At scales larger than 1:120,000 the display is a combination of both 1:100,000 and 1:250,000 geophysical mapping. Recent 1:250,000 geophysical mapping has been of such quality and detail it has been used to supersede older coincident 1:100,000 mapping. This occurs in the following areas: St Arnaud 7524, Dunolly 7624, Charlton 7525, Wedderburn 7625 and part of Ararat 7423 are superseded by St Arnaud SJ54-4. Bendigo 7724, Heathcote 7824 and Nagambie 7924 are superseded by Bendigo SJ55-1. 

Balmoral 7223, Ararat 7423, Horsham SJ54-3 and St Arnaud SJ54-4 supersede Grampians 7323 where there is overlap.

The Ouyen SI54-15 and Horsham SJ54-3 map areas are datasets derived from a combination of Geological Interpretation of Basement Geophysical Features maps and Geological Interpretation of Post-Cratonic Geophysical Features maps performed by Moore, D. H.

This data has been collected by the Geological Survey of Victoria. This dataset is accompanied by other datasets representing geological polygons and boundaries, sub-surface geological polygons, structural lines and miscellaneous lines.

Tags: Geoscientific information
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Vicmap Admin - Ward Polygon 2024

Part of the Vicmap Admin dataset series. This dataset contains WARD Boundaries (WARDS) for all LGA's within Victoria, used for local government elections. The WARD_2024 data set of Victorian local government ward boundaries was created by the Victorian Electoral Commission on behalf of Local Government Victoria as part of the Electoral Representation Review process (www.vec.vic.gov.au/repreviews).

Tags: Boundaries, Environment, Planning cadastre
Organization: Department of Transport and Planning
Linear geological structures (1:100,000)

The data contains linear geological structure data not included in GEOL - this includes anticlines, synclines and bedding form surfaces.

The data have been collected by the Geological Survey of Victoria. The dataset is accompanied by other datasets representing geology outcrop and boundaries, miscellaneous lines and points, miscellaneous polygons, metamorphism, and placer deposits.

Tags: Geoscientific information
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
PLM25 overlays representing Reference Areas

This dataset was created in conjunction with PLM25, to represent the management overlays. The attributes are based on the PLM25 structure. 
The overlays have been mapped at 1:25 000, using VicMap topographic data to create more accurate and identifiable boundaries.

PLM25_OVERLAYS is located under the CROWNLAND schema. It has been created in conjunction with PLM25 to ensure the overlays match the PLM25 land management categories.

PLEASE NOTE: This dataset now replaces the PLM100 overlays.

PLM25_OVERLAYS_RA is a view of PLM25_OVERLAYS.

This dataset is a representation of the certified plans - the gazettal and certified plans are the official boundaries.

Currently the creation process is not automated or synchronised with PLM25 updates.

Tags: Boundaries, Environment, Society
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action