This a summary story map of the EPSDD Environment Division Science Plan 2020-2025 (pdf): A model for knowledge generation and delivery to guide sustainability.For more information on Science in EPSDD, visit the EPSDD Science Platform.

This interactive map provides information on projects funded through the ACT Environmental Grants Program from 1997-2023. The data includes data from a previous version of this map (1997-2019) and data collected from new grant applications for projects funded between 2019-2023 processed by ACT NRM. Projects have been mapped to the locations identified on the previous version of this map or locations identified in grant applications. View the data source here. The ACT Environmental Grants Program funds a variety of projects including those where the main project activity cannot be mapped to a single geographic location. Projects have been mapped to the offices of the applicant or to a generalised location where this has occurred. Further information on the ACT Environmental Grants Program can be found at: https://www.act.gov.au/environment/land/about-natural-resource-management/grants-and-support-packages/act-environment-grants. This map is maintained by ACT NRM and updated annually. Last updated August 2022.

The ACT Environment Science Directory is a knowledge base of past and present environment research and monitoring projects in the Australian Capital Territory. Project titles and summaries are provided for information only. The projects are maintained by City and Environment Directorate (CED) and partners. The directory helps us connect our work to the community, form collaborations, and share knowledge. For more info visit https://www.act.gov.au/environment and the CED Science Plan. Whilst all care is taken to ensure accuracy, the ACT Government does not warrant that the data are free from error. © Australian Capital Territory For more information on our science and research programs, visit https://www.act.gov.au/environment

The EPSDD Science Directory is a knowledge base of past and present environment research and monitoring projects in the Australian Capital Territory. Project titles and summaries are provided for information only. The projects are maintained by Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD) and partners. The directory helps us connect our work to the community, form collaborations, and share knowledge. For more info visit https://www.act.gov.au/environment and the EPSDD Science Plan. Whilst all care is taken to ensure accuracy, the ACT Government does not warrant that the data are free from error. © Australian Capital Territory For more information on our science and research programs, visit https://www.act.gov.au/environment

Strategic assessments allow broader project areas to be assessed and then subject to a single approval process under the EPBC Act. The dataset shows the entire area considered under a strategic assessment as well as areas identified for development and conservation. Three strategic assessments have been completed in the ACT – Gungahlin, Molonglo Valley and West Belconnen. For further information please visit the strategic assessments webpage.

ACT Canopy Estimate Statistics 2020 for blocks, divisions and road polygons are derived from the ACT Canopy Cover 2020 footprint dataset (available soon). The canopy dataset is derived from LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data captured by Aerometrex and the ACT Government (available here) at 12ppm over the ACT and region in April 2020. This datasets provides the estimated % coverage of vegetation above 3m for blocks, division and road polygons current at 2021, and was completed by a collaboration between EPSDD and TCCS, ACT Government. The canopy coverage % is determined by the coverage of vegetation above 3m divided by the area of feature (e.g. block area). The total tree canopy cover estimate for Canberra for 2020 is based on the footprint of all urban divisions (suburbs): 22.5%. View this data in our ACT Canopy Cover 2020 Interactive Web App. See the following for more information: https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/trees-and-nature/trees/urban-forest-strategyhttps://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1887696/Urban-Tree-Canopy-Coverage-Report.pdfhttps://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/vassarotti/2021/canberras-tree-canopy-continues-to-grow climatechoices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1413770/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf ACT Blocks, Divisions and Road Polygon data are available in the ACT Geospatial Data Catalogue https://actmapi-actgov.opendata.arcgis.com/. The ACT 2020 LiDAR point clouds (Aerometrex and ACT Government 2020) are available from https://elevation.fsdf.org.au/ (CCBY Licence). Data lineage: This dataset is derived from the Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data captured by Aerometrex and ACT Government over ACT in April 2020. The point clouds were processed by the ACT Government with ArcGIS to produce ACT Canopy Cover footprint for vegetation above 3m. Canopy modelling was completed at 1m resolution. The canopy footprints were then augmented to block, division and road polygon coverage statistics. Coordinate system: GDA 2020 MGA Zone 55. Temporal coverage: April 2020 Update schedule: every 5 years Tile photo by Mark Jekabsons, Trees over Gungahlin Caveat: Comparison of the ACT 2020 Canopy Cover to the 2015 is not comparable due to differences in methodology, including differences in resolution and point density, and time of year the LiDAR was captured. The 2015 data was captured in late Autumn, whereas 2020 was captured in early Autumn.

ACT Canopy Estimate Statistics 2020 for blocks, divisions and road polygons are derived from the ACT Canopy Cover 2020 footprint dataset (available soon). The canopy dataset is derived from LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data captured by Aerometrex and the ACT Government (available here) at 12ppm over the ACT and region in April 2020. This datasets provides the estimated % coverage of vegetation above 3m for blocks, division and road polygons current at 2021, and was completed by a collaboration between EPSDD and TCCS, ACT Government. The canopy coverage % is determined by the coverage of vegetation above 3m divided by the area of feature (e.g. block area). The total tree canopy cover estimate for Canberra for 2020 is based on the footprint of all urban divisions (suburbs): 22.5%. View this data in our ACT Canopy Cover 2020 Interactive Web App. See the following for more information: https://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/trees-and-nature/trees/urban-forest-strategyhttps://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1887696/Urban-Tree-Canopy-Coverage-Report.pdfhttps://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/vassarotti/2021/canberras-tree-canopy-continues-to-grow climatechoices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1413770/Canberras-Living-Infrastructure-Plan.pdf ACT Blocks, Divisions and Road Polygon data are available in the ACT Geospatial Data Catalogue https://actmapi-actgov.opendata.arcgis.com/. The ACT 2020 LiDAR point clouds (Aerometrex and ACT Government 2020) are available from https://elevation.fsdf.org.au/ (CCBY Licence). Data lineage: This dataset is derived from the Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data captured by Aerometrex and ACT Government over ACT in April 2020. The point clouds were processed by the ACT Government with ArcGIS to produce ACT Canopy Cover footprint for vegetation above 3m. Canopy modelling was completed at 1m resolution. The canopy footprints were then augmented to block, division and road polygon coverage statistics. Coordinate system: GDA 2020 MGA Zone 55. Temporal coverage: April 2020 Update schedule: every 5 years Tile photo by Mark Jekabsons, Trees over Gungahlin Caveat: Comparison of the ACT 2020 Canopy Cover to the 2015 is not comparable due to differences in methodology, including differences in resolution and point density, and time of year the LiDAR was captured. The 2015 data was captured in late Autumn, whereas 2020 was captured in early Autumn.

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