A compilation of the vegetation data stored in the source feature dataset. Each estate has best available veg mapping as determined by PaCs Botanist, with Keith Formations and fire thresholds added. Estate includes NPWS acquired lands. To recieve further updates contact individual NPWS Region STOs. All information is best available at time of production. Fields are Description: Vegetation type as described in feature class Code: code as described in feature class PCT: added where available (If ends in * more than one community may have been listed in report, only first community was added) NSW_Class: added where available (If ends in * more than one community may have been listed in report, only first community was added) NSW_Formation: added for all polygons FormationSourceID: links to FormationSourceLUT, oultines how formation was assigned and history of changes. Veg - long integer links Fire_Veg_Type_LUT which contains Min: minimum years btw burns Max: Maximum years between burns, Adv: 1= fire advantage and Regime Source. This code is dependent on region 1000-FWR 2000 - NPR 3000 -NTR 4000 - WRR, 9000 - Standardised classes Keith classes linking to regimes defined by Bradstock. Original_id: object id in source feature class source_id: Code relating to Vegetation sourceLUTdetailing origin of vegetation feature class, any changes made PWGRegion:domain with NPWG region PWGArea:domain with NPWG area EstateName: domain with NPWG estate name, also includes offpark Hectares - calculated useing calculate geometry, GDA94 z55 Last updated August 2013, Version 5. VIS_Id 4354

A compilation of the vegetation data stored in the source feature dataset. Each estate has best available veg mapping as determined by PaCs Botanist, with Keith Formations and fire thresholds added. Estate includes NPWS acquired lands. To recieve further updates contact individual NPWS Region STOs. All information is best available at time of production. Fields are Description: Vegetation type as described in feature class Code: code as described in feature class PCT: added where available (If ends in * more than one community may have been listed in report, only first community was added) NSW_Class: added where available (If ends in * more than one community may have been listed in report, only first community was added) NSW_Formation: added for all polygons FormationSourceID: links to FormationSourceLUT, oultines how formation was assigned and history of changes. Veg - long integer links Fire_Veg_Type_LUT which contains Min: minimum years btw burns Max: Maximum years between burns, Adv: 1= fire advantage and Regime Source. This code is dependent on region 1000-FWR 2000 - NPR 3000 -NTR 4000 - WRR, 9000 - Standardised classes Keith classes linking to regimes defined by Bradstock. Original_id: object id in source feature class source_id: Code relating to Vegetation sourceLUTdetailing origin of vegetation feature class, any changes made PWGRegion:domain with NPWG region PWGArea:domain with NPWG area EstateName: domain with NPWG estate name, also includes offpark Hectares - calculated useing calculate geometry, GDA94 z55 Last updated August 2013, Version 5. VIS_Id 4356

A compilation of the vegetation data stored in the source feature dataset. Each estate has best available veg mapping as determined by PaCs Botanist, with Keith Formations and fire thresholds added. Estate includes NPWS acquired lands. To recieve further updates contact individual NPWS Region STOs. All information is best available at time of production. Fields are Description: Vegetation type as described in feature class Code: code as described in feature class PCT: added where available (If ends in * more than one community may have been listed in report, only first community was added) NSW_Class: added where available (If ends in * more than one community may have been listed in report, only first community was added) NSW_Formation: added for all polygons FormationSourceID: links to FormationSourceLUT, oultines how formation was assigned and history of changes. Veg - long integer links Fire_Veg_Type_LUT which contains Min: minimum years btw burns Max: Maximum years between burns, Adv: 1= fire advantage and Regime Source. This code is dependent on region 1000-FWR 2000 - NPR 3000 -NTR 4000 - WRR, 9000 - Standardised classes Keith classes linking to regimes defined by Bradstock. Original_id: object id in source feature class source_id: Code relating to Vegetation sourceLUTdetailing origin of vegetation feature class, any changes made PWGRegion:domain with NPWG region PWGArea:domain with NPWG area EstateName: domain with NPWG estate name, also includes offpark Hectares - calculated useing calculate geometry, GDA94 z55 Last updated August 2013, Version 5. VIS_ID 4355

Avondale State Conservation Area vegetation mapping was undertaken by Dr John T. Hunter in 2014 by contract for the NPWS Northern Tableland Region. Avondale State Conservation Area is located approximately 36 km north east of Armidale and is accessed via the Rockvale Road. The reserve occurs on eastern side of the central New England Tablelands. The vegetation of Avondale State Conservation Area is described and mapped (scale1:10 000) based on ADS40 Imagery (2012). Six floristic communities are defined based on classification (Kulczynski association) and seven Plant Community Types (VIS) are mapped. These six floristic communities and seven PCTs were mapped based on ground truthing, ADS40 interpretation and landform. Two Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) were recognised and mapped also. VIS_ID 4706

These data were converted from the originally delivered Microsoft Access PLOTs database from the Vegetation Mapping Inventory Project of Amistad National Recreation Area. These comma-delimited data tables contain(s) vegetation mapping plot classification and accuracy assessment data, as well as summary information about the data itself. If a table is empty, then it was empty in the original database.

Vegetation map digitised from Porteners, M.F. (1998). The composition and extent of the present vegetation in Weetalibah Nature Reserve is described and mapped at 1:50 000 scale from quadrat samples, field traverses and aerial photograph interpretation. Three vegetation communities are described and 125 species (127 taxa) of vascular plants recorded from 38 families, several of which are at their north-western geographical limit or regionally restricted. One species is listed under Schedule 2 of the 1995 NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act." VIS_ID 1014

The composition and extent of the present vegetation within Ginghet Nature Reserve (former property Wyninebah) is described and mapped by Porteners (2010). Twenty-five quadrat-based sites were sampled, with intensive field traverses, opportunistic sampling and aerial photograph interpretation. The survey sites were selected using stratified random sampling with replication where possible within the attribute class. The sites were distributed primarily to reflect the geomorphological gradients and soil changes across the study area, and to a lesser extent the structural variation of the vegetation. The data were then analysed using PATN multivariate analysis and identified five vegetation communities. 136 taxa of vascular plants were recorded from 36 families, eight of which are considered to be regionally significant. At each site, all vascular plant species were recorded within 20 by 20 metre (0.04 hectare) quadrats, and assigned a cover abundance rating based on a modified Braun-Blanquet six-point scale (Poore 1955). Bryophytes were not included in the survey. Vegetation structure was described by measuring the height and canopy cover of the dominant species in each stratum. Physiographic data additional to those defined by the stratification were also recorded, including soil type, landform, fire history and disturbance. All sites were located using a GPS, photographed and nested from the south-west corner Vegetation communities were mapped using colour aerial photographs at approximately 1: 50 000 scale (runs dated 3rd April 2005). The air photos formed the basis of the vegetation map polygons, supplemented by various orthophoto, SPOT satellite and other GIS layers. The photos were interpreted stereoscopically for patterns of vegetation and geomorphology, and then matched to the vegetation site data via direct visual assignment of floristic group attributes on the remote imagery. A provisional vegetation map was drafted and the study area traversed, with particular sites investigated to confirm polygon labels and resolve vegetation boundaries. The final vegetation polygons were transferred and visually corrected (orthorectified) to the orthophoto map and coded, ready for digitising into the GIS. The final vegetation map was digitised by DECCW Scientific Services (Dubbo) using ArcGIS. VIS_ID 3975

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. The final BITH map consists of 51 map classes. Land cover classes include five types: pasture / hay ground agricultural vegetation; non – vegetated / barren land, borrow pit, cut bank; developed, open space; developed, low – high intensity; and water. The 46 vegetation classes represent 102 associations or park specials. Of these, 75 represent natural vegetation associations within the USNVC, and 27 types represent unpublished park specials. Of the 46 vegetation map classes, 26 represent a single USNVC association/park special, 7 map classes contain two USNVC associations/park specials, 4 map classes contain three USNVC associations/park specials, and 9 map classes contain four or more USNVC associations/park specials. Forest and woodland types had an abundance of Pinus taeda, Liquidambar styraciflua, Ilex opaca, Ilex vomitoria, Quercus nigra, and Vitis rotundifolia. Shrubland types were dominated by Pinus taeda, Ilex vomitoria, Triadica sebifera, Liquidambar styraciflua, and/or Callicarpa americana. Herbaceous types had an abundance of Zizaniopsis miliacea, Juncus effusus, Panicum virgatum, and/or Saccharum giganteum.

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. The final BITH map consists of 51 map classes. Land cover classes include five types: pasture / hay ground agricultural vegetation; non – vegetated / barren land, borrow pit, cut bank; developed, open space; developed, low – high intensity; and water. The 46 vegetation classes represent 102 associations or park specials. Of these, 75 represent natural vegetation associations within the USNVC, and 27 types represent unpublished park specials. Of the 46 vegetation map classes, 26 represent a single USNVC association/park special, 7 map classes contain two USNVC associations/park specials, 4 map classes contain three USNVC associations/park specials, and 9 map classes contain four or more USNVC associations/park specials. Forest and woodland types had an abundance of Pinus taeda, Liquidambar styraciflua, Ilex opaca, Ilex vomitoria, Quercus nigra, and Vitis rotundifolia. Shrubland types were dominated by Pinus taeda, Ilex vomitoria, Triadica sebifera, Liquidambar styraciflua, and/or Callicarpa americana. Herbaceous types had an abundance of Zizaniopsis miliacea, Juncus effusus, Panicum virgatum, and/or Saccharum giganteum.