This data package comprises data from a series of hemispherical photographs taken in 2013 and 2015 at the Connell Rainforest Plot which is situated at Davies Creek, Dinden National Park, 25 km south west of Cairns, Queensland. The 1.7 ha plot consists of mapped and tagged trees in all size classes from tiny seedlings to large canopy trees. Rates of recruitment, growth and mortality have been measured at intervals of 1-6 years with records extending back to 1963. The primary determinant of growth rate in the understorey is light. Gaps created by the death of large canopy trees have been systematically surveyed many times over the decades until 2002, with the boundaries of the gaps being noted on hand drawn maps. These maps have never been digitized, and the originals are held at the University of California. Copies of some later maps are held by Green at La Trobe University. A digital camera with a fish-eye lens was used for the first time in 2013 to measure understorey light environments along the seedling transects. A synopsis of related data packages which have been collected as part of the Connell Rainforest Plot Network’s full program is provided at http://www.ltern.org.au/index.php/ltern-plot-networks/connell-rainforest.

This rainforest tree data package comprises stand structure data for rainforest trees at the Davies Creek Plot in Dinden National Park, (25 km south west of Cairns), Queensland for 2015. This plot consists of one 1.7 hectare plot in tropical rainforest, established in 1963. Rainforest tree attributes recorded comprise the size (height or girth) of tagged and mapped, free-standing stems of shrub and tree species. Sampling has been undertaken at intervals of 1-6 years since 1963; this data package contains seedling recruitment census data of the plot. This data package forms part of the collection of vegetation data undertaken at plots situated in both Lamington National Park and Davies Creek initiated by Professor Joseph H. Connell (University of California, Santa Barbara) in 1963. A synopsis of related data packages which have been collected as part of the Connell Rainforest Plot Network’s full program is provided at http://www.ltern.org.au/index.php/ltern-plot-networks/connell-rainforest.

This rainforest tree data package comprises stand structure data for rainforest trees at the Davies Creek Plot in Dinden National Park, (25 km south west of Cairns), Queensland for 2013. This plot consists of one 1.7 hectare plot in tropical rainforest, established in 1963. Rainforest tree attributes recorded comprise the size (height or girth) of tagged and mapped, free-standing stems of shrub and tree species. Sampling has been undertaken at intervals of 1-6 years since 1963; this data package is from the most recent full re-census of the plot in October 2013, and essentially provides a snapshot of stand structure on the site. This data package forms part of the collection of vegetation data undertaken at plots situated in both Lamington National Park and Davies Creek initiated by Professor Joseph H. Connell (University of California, Santa Barbara) in 1963. A synopsis of related data packages which have been collected as part of the Connell Rainforest Plot Network’s full program is provided at http://www.ltern.org.au/index.php/ltern-plot-networks/connell-rainforest.

This data package comprises data from a series of hemispherical photographs taken in October 2013 at the Connell Rainforest Plot which is situated at Davies Creek, Dinden National Park, 25 km south west of Cairns, Queensland. The 1.7 ha plot consists of mapped and tagged trees in all size classes from tiny seedlings to large canopy trees. Rates of recruitment, growth and mortality have been measured at intervals of 1-6 years with records extending back to 1963. The primary determinant of growth rate in the understorey is light. Gaps created by the death of large canopy trees have been systematically surveyed many times over the decades until 2002, with the boundaries of the gaps being noted on hand drawn maps. These maps have never been digitized, and the originals are held at the University of California. Copies of some later maps are held by Green at La Trobe University. A digital camera with a fish-eye lens was used for the first time in 2013 to measure understorey light environments along the seedling transects. A synopsis of related data packages which have been collected as part of the Connell Rainforest Plot Network’s full program is provided at http://www.ltern.org.au/index.php/ltern-plot-networks/connell-rainforest.

The NVIS vegetation attributes contain information on vegetation structure (growth form, height and cover) and floristics (genus and species) as documented in the Australian Vegetation Attribute Manual Version 7.0 (NVIS Technical Working Group, 2017). The NVIS detailed Level 1-6 vegetation descriptions make up the NVIS Information Hierarchy and are used to assign the Major Vegetation Groups and Major Vegetation Subgroups classifications. The hierarchy is based on structural and floristic information including dominant genus, growth form, height and cover and are preferably collected at the Level 6 Sub-Association (sub-stratum) level. For many reasons including different scales and classification methods, not all data is collected at this level of detail. Currently there are over 19,300 distinct NVIS vegetation descriptions in the NVIS database. For more information refer to the Australian Vegetation Attribute Manual V7.0. These detailed vector data products may be used at a regional scale and allow for more complex analyses when joined with the associated Lookup Table of Flat File. They are available in Present (Extant) and Estimated Pre-1750 (pre-European - where available) themes. Data is available under CC BY. It is recommended the datasets be used alongside the Key Layers to better understand the source data attributes such as differing scales, age of data etc. For this update, Version 7.0, the extant datasets for Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Tasmania have been updated. An automated, data-driven procedure, followed by thorough manual checks, was undertaken to make any necessary updates to MVG/MVS assignments for Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Tasmania. Conversely, Queensland directly provided the MVG/MVS assignments for the state. This dataset is not comparable with earlier versions of NVIS. Reference: NVIS Technical Working Group (2017) Australian Vegetation Attribute Manual: National Vegetation Information System, Version 7.0. Department of the Environment and Energy, Canberra. Prep by Bolton, M.P., de Lacey, C. and Bossard, K.B. (Eds) USE INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Datasets: the File Geodatabase contains the following information: ItemExplanation NVIS6_0_AUST_PREThis dataset is a vector layer delineating the estimated pre-1750 native vegetation types across Australia NVIS6_0_LUT_AUST_DETAIL This table: is a lookup table containing NVIS Version 7.0 vegetation descriptions. The table contains a total of 19,519 NVIS vegetation types. NVIS6_0_LUT_AUST_FLATThis table is a lookup table containing NVIS Version 7.0 vegetation descriptions in a simpler, deconstructed table, allowing for improved analyses and use of the NVIS detailed vegetation descriptions. The table contains a total of 19,519 NVIS vegetation types. Table Joins: NVIS7_0_LUT_AUST_DETAIL This table joins to the NVIS 7.0 spatial data for all states and territories (NVIS_ID in this table to NVISDSC1 in NVIS7_0_AUST_EXT_[STATE] and NVIS7_0_AUST_PRE_[STATE] ). For complex analyses and to extract maximum information from NVIS spatial data, this LUT can also be linked to NVISDSC2-6. It is recommended that users refer to the Australian Vegetation Attribute Manual V7.0 for understanding of the NVIS hierarchy (Level 1-6 descriptions) - https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/land/publications/australian-vegetation-attribute-manual-version-7. Once this table has been joined, a simple display option is to use the field "NVIS7_0_LUT_AUST_DETAIL.MVG_NAME" (or MVS_NAME if preferred) which includes the names of the NVIS Major Vegetation Groups (MVGs). A legend or 'shadeset' for the MVGs and MVSs can be found packaged with the detailed vector data: NVIS7_0_AUST_EXT_[STATE] and NVIS7_0_AUST_PRE_[STATE].Use the field "MVG_NUMBER" or "MVS_NUMBER" for the

The NVIS vegetation attributes contain information on vegetation structure (growth form, height and cover) and floristics (genus and species) as documented in the Australian Vegetation Attribute Manual Version 7.0 (NVIS Technical Working Group, 2017). The NVIS detailed Level 1-6 vegetation descriptions make up theNVIS Information Hierarchy andare used to assign the Major Vegetation Groups and Major Vegetation Subgroups classifications. The hierarchy is based on structural and floristic information including dominant genus, growth form, height and cover and are preferably collected at the Level 6 Sub-Association (sub-stratum) level. For many reasons including different scales and classification methods, not all data is collected at this level of detail. Currently there are over 19,500 distinct NVIS vegetation descriptions in the NVIS database. For more information refer to the Australian Vegetation Attribute Manual.These detailed vector data products may be used at a regional scale and allow for more complex analyses when joined with the associated Lookup Table of Flat File. They are available in Present (Extant) and Estimated Pre-1750 (pre-European - where available) themes. Data is available under CC BY. It is recommended the datasets be used alongside the Key Layers to better understand the source data attributes such as differing scales, age of data etc.For this update, Version 7.0, the extant datasets for Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Tasmania have been updated. An automated, data-driven procedure, followed by thorough manual checks, was undertaken to make any necessary updates to MVG/MVS assignments for Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Tasmania. Conversely, Queensland directly provided the MVG/MVS assignments for the state.This dataset is not comparable with earlier versions of NVIS.Reference: NVIS Technical Working Group (2017) Australian Vegetation Attribute Manual: National Vegetation Information System, Version 7.0. Department of the Environment and Energy, Canberra. Prep by Bolton, M.P., de Lacey, C. and Bossard, K.B. (Eds)USE INSTRUCTIONS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Datasets:the File Geodatabase contains the following information:ItemExplanationNVIS7_0_AUST_EXT_{State}This dataset is a vector layer delineating the extant ('present') native vegetation types across Australia as a feature class for each State or TerritoryNVIS7_0_LUT_AUST_DETAILThis table: is a lookup table containing NVIS Version 7.0 vegetation descriptions. The table contains a total of 19,519 NVIS vegetation types.NVIS7_0_LUT_AUST_FLATThis table is a lookup table containing NVIS Version 7.0 vegetation descriptions in a simpler, deconstructed table, allowing for improved analyses and use of the NVIS detailed vegetation descriptions. The table contains a total of 19,519 NVIS vegetation types.Table Joins:NVIS7_0_LUT_AUST_DETAILThis table joins to the NVIS 7.0 spatial data for all states and territories (NVIS_ID in this table to NVISDSC1 in NVIS7_0_AUST_EXT_[STATE] and NVIS7_0_AUST_PRE_[STATE] ). For complex analyses and to extract maximum information from NVIS spatial data, this LUT can also be linked to NVISDSC2-6. It is recommended that users refer to the Australian Vegetation Attribute Manual V7.0 for understanding of the NVIS hierarchy (Level 1-6 descriptions) -https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/land/publications/australian-vegetation-attribute-manual-version-7.Once this table has been joined, a simple display option is to use the field "NVIS7_0_LUT_AUST_DETAIL.MVG_NAME" (or MVS_NAME if preferred) which includes the names of the NVIS Major Vegetation Groups (MVGs).A legend or 'shadeset' for the MVGs and MVSs can be found packaged with the detailed vector data: NVIS7_0_AUST_EXT_[STATE] and NVIS7_0_AUST_PRE_[STATE].Use the field

The files linked to this reference are the geospatial data created as part of the completion of the baseline vegetation inventory project for the NPS park unit. Current format is ArcGIS file geodatabase but older formats may exist as shapefiles. Collectively, the CAHA spatial database layer is composed of 2,437 polygons covering 11,749 ha, with an average polygon size of 8.5 ha. Map classes representing natural/semi-natural types in the NVCS apply to 1,924 polygons (79.0% of all polygons) covering 7,401.6 ha (63.0 % of entire area) with an average polygon size of 3.6 ha. Of these natural/semi-natural types, the Atlantic Coast Interdune Swale dominates, both in frequency of polygons (488), and in size (2,050 ha). Needlerush High Marsh is also a widespread association with 408 polygons covering 1,279.9 ha. Non-vegetated areas (including developed areas and water) consist of 513 polygons (21.1% of all polygons) and cover 4,347.9 ha (37.0% of the entire area). Developed areas in the park include the NPS Visitor Center and maintenance buildings, roads, private residences, and commercial buildings. Wetlands consist of 1881 polygons (77.1% of all polygons) and cover 8,148 ha (69.3% of entire area). Wetland areas consist non-vegetated areas such as the ocean, sound, and ponds in addition to vegetated polygons.Vegetation associations in the NVCS that are considered wetlands according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service include the following: Maritime Red Bay Shrub Swamp, Coastal Loblolly Pine Wetland Forest, Atlantic Coast Stiff Dogwood Dune Swale, Atlantic Coast Interdune Swale, Groundsel-tree – Maritime Marsh Elder Tidal Shrubland Alliance, Seaside Oxeye Tidal Shrub Flat, Chestnut Fimbry – Common Threesquare Seasonally Flooded Herbaceous Vegetation, Southern Cattail – Giant Foxtail Herbaceous Vegetation, Tidal Sawgrass Marsh, Needlerush High Marsh, Reed Tidal Marsh, Southern Atlantic Coast Salt Marsh, and Mid-Atlantic High Salt Marsh.

The files linked to this reference are the geospatial data created as part of the completion of the baseline vegetation inventory project for the NPS park unit. Current format is ArcGIS file geodatabase but older formats may exist as shapefiles. Collectively, the CAHA spatial database layer is composed of 2,437 polygons covering 11,749 ha, with an average polygon size of 8.5 ha. Map classes representing natural/semi-natural types in the NVCS apply to 1,924 polygons (79.0% of all polygons) covering 7,401.6 ha (63.0 % of entire area) with an average polygon size of 3.6 ha. Of these natural/semi-natural types, the Atlantic Coast Interdune Swale dominates, both in frequency of polygons (488), and in size (2,050 ha). Needlerush High Marsh is also a widespread association with 408 polygons covering 1,279.9 ha. Non-vegetated areas (including developed areas and water) consist of 513 polygons (21.1% of all polygons) and cover 4,347.9 ha (37.0% of the entire area). Developed areas in the park include the NPS Visitor Center and maintenance buildings, roads, private residences, and commercial buildings. Wetlands consist of 1881 polygons (77.1% of all polygons) and cover 8,148 ha (69.3% of entire area). Wetland areas consist non-vegetated areas such as the ocean, sound, and ponds in addition to vegetated polygons.Vegetation associations in the NVCS that are considered wetlands according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service include the following: Maritime Red Bay Shrub Swamp, Coastal Loblolly Pine Wetland Forest, Atlantic Coast Stiff Dogwood Dune Swale, Atlantic Coast Interdune Swale, Groundsel-tree – Maritime Marsh Elder Tidal Shrubland Alliance, Seaside Oxeye Tidal Shrub Flat, Chestnut Fimbry – Common Threesquare Seasonally Flooded Herbaceous Vegetation, Southern Cattail – Giant Foxtail Herbaceous Vegetation, Tidal Sawgrass Marsh, Needlerush High Marsh, Reed Tidal Marsh, Southern Atlantic Coast Salt Marsh, and Mid-Atlantic High Salt Marsh.

The Upland Heath Swamps Plot Network Vegetation (Structure and Floristics) Data Package contains information on the vegetation structure and species present in 54 established swamp monitoring sites in upland swamps scattered throughout the study area (Keith and Myerscough 1993). Each site is sampled in nine combinations of moisture-by-vegetation structure strata. The Upland Heath Swamps Plot Network research plots commenced in 1983 and have been revisited in 2004, 2009 and again in 2014. A synopsis of related data packages which have been collected as part of the Upland Heath Swamps Plot Network’s full program is provided at http://www.ltern.org.au/index.php/ltern-plot-networks/upland-heath-swamps.

This reference contains the imagery data used in the completion of the baseline vegetation inventory project for the NPS park unit. Orthophotos, raw imagery, and scanned aerial photos are common files held here. The SECN contracted with Aero-Metric Inc., through the USGS Rolla, Missouri office to provide color infrared aerial photographs. Color infrared (CIR) imagery was chosen because healthy green vegetation is a very strong reflector of infrared radiation and appears bright red in color infrared imagery, which helps tremendously in vegetation mapping efforts. This set of photography covered the full project boundary extent plus a buffer surrounding the boundary of 500 meters. The flight path and centers of the aerial photo mission were planned with 60% forward-lap and 30% side-lap in order to assure stereo viewing. Airborne GPS data were provided by Aero-Metric, Inc, as were ground-check point data. The project was referenced to the North American Datum of 1983/2007 (NAD83/07), Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 17 horizontally and to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 vertically. The aerial photographs were taken on 31 May 2009 at a scale of 1:12,000.