This dataset identifies regional ecological linkages mapped to broadly represent a link between patches of remnant vegetation judged to be of regional significance in the Perth Metropolitan Region (PMR) Scheme Area. The ecological linkage dataset represents the first step in the process of identifying patches of native vegetation that can act as stepping stones to form the Regional Ecological Linkages. See extract from Del Marco et al. (2004) Local Government Biodiversity Planning Guidelines for the Perth Metropolitan Region, WALGA (Metadata-Appendix 1) for a description of the methodology and how to use the dataset.

This dataset identifies regional ecological linkage axis lines that aim to link patches of remnant vegetation judged to be of regional significance by retaining the best (condition) and/or most contiguous patches available to act as stepping stones for flora and fauna between regionally significant areas. Read the South West Regional Ecological Linkages (SWREL) report for more information on how to interpret the current dataset and on how to use a proximity analysis tool available to the study area. Reference: Molloy, S., Wood, J., Hall, S., Wallrodt, S. and Whisson, G. (2009) South West Regional Ecological Linkages Technical Report, Western Australian Local Government Association and Department of Environment and Conservation, Perth.

This dataset categorises the 2020 native vegetation extent mapping by the number of agreed ecological criteria. The set of criteria were developed through the Regional Framework for Local Biodiversity Conservation Priorities for Perth and Peel project, delivered via WALGA’s Perth Biodiversity Project in 2012. The prioritisation criteria builds on State Government endorsed local biodiversity conservation planning methodology adopted by Local Governments preparing Local Biodiversity Strategies in Perth and its surrounds.

This dataset categorises the 2020 native vegetation extent mapping by administrative categories relevant to local biodiversity conservation planning. It identifies ‘Local Natural Areas’, various categories of Parks and Wildlife Service managed lands, Regional Parks and Bush Forever. ‘Local Natural Areas’ are the focus of Local Biodiversity Strategies prepared in accordance of the Local Government Biodiversity Planning Guidelines (del Marco et al 2004).

This dataset identifies the location of 51 Reference Sites for which information is available on characteristics of typical plant communities, including 40 sites across the Swan Coastal Plain and 11 sites in the Jarrah Forest of the Perth Metropolitan Region. Information on how to select a relevant Reference Site and detailed information for each reference site are available via separate documents: • Part A: Project overview • Part B: Bush Forever Reference Sites • Part C: Jarrah Forest Reference Sites • Index of Bush Forever Reference Sites (Excel Table)