A 2013 update to the western parts of the Remnant Vegetation of the Cumberland Plain GIS data layers (VIS_IDs 2221, 2222 and 3785) using 2011 and 2012 imagery. Update focused on removing large areas of clearing at 1:10,000-1:15,000 scale. Those areas within the Sydney Metro CMA boundary, which were covered by the Sydney Metro Veg V2 2013 vegetaion map (VIS_ID 3817), were not updated. Update was conducted for use in the Biodiversity Investment Opportunities (BIO) Map, part of the Linking Landscapes through Local Action project funded by the Green Corridors Program. Please note: The previous update completed bythe Scientific Committee and Simpson 2008(VIS_ID 3785) was integrated into this update; The update was conducted at approximately 1:10,000-1:15,000; Txu (<10% canopy cover of urban land) vegetation (VIS_ID 2223) is excluded from the update and this layer; Areas of significant regrowth were added; New regrowth polygons, and polygons originally classified as 'unclassified' in VIS_ID 2221 and 2222, were allocated PCTs based on existing vegetation mapping available in the localities being assessed. VIS_ID 4207

Extant vegetation coverage (crown cover less than 10%, urban development) of the Cumberland Plain, Western Sydney. Modelled from Aerial Photographic Interpretation (API) and includes spatial extent of remnants, the vegetation community present and the overall condition of remnants. ANZNS0208000073 VIS_ID 2223

Extant vegetation coverage of the Cumberland Plain, Western Sydney. Modelled from Aerial Photographic Interpretation (API) and includes spatial extent of remnants, the vegetation community present and the overall condition of remnants. Contemporary vegetation cover, crown cover less than 10% . ANZNS0208000073 VIS_ID 2222

The aim of this project is to compile land use and management practices and their observed and measured impacts and effects on vegetation condition. The results provide land managers and researchers with a tool for reporting and monitoring spatial and temporal transformations of Australia’s native vegetated landscapes due to changes in land use and management practices. Following are the details about the Cumberland State Forest, Old Abandoned Arboretum site, NSW, Australia. Pre-European reference-analogue vegetation: The Cumberland State Forest is part of the Blue Gum High Forest (Daniel Connolly pers comm). It is a tall wet sclerophyll forest found on Wianamatta group Ashfield Shale. Blue Gum High Forest is dominated by Sydney blue gum (Eucalyptus saligna), blackbutt (E. pilularis), and turpentine (Syncarpia glomulifera) with a number of other eucalypts occurring patchily. A sparse open cover of small trees includes a variety of sclerophyllous and mesophyllous species. The ground layer is variable in composition and cover; including ferny, grassy or herbaceous and/or vines and climbers. The characteristics of the ground cover are related to the topgraphic position. Brief chronology of changes in land use and management: 1788- Area managed by indigenous Darug people 1788-1824: Region explored, un-modified native forest blue gum/ironbark on shale 1825: Parcel selected by Mr Shepherd 1860: Tree cover likely to have been thinned - selective logging for fences and housing 1826-1907: Grazing stock on native pastures 1908: Land parcel cleared and sown to improved pasture, and evidence of chicken farm and fruit orchards 1909-1937: Managed as improved pasture and grazing 1937-38: Purchased by NSW Forestry Commission 1941-42: Remaining native forest trees cleared to establish an arboretum 1943-45: Arboretum planted as a future urban working forest 1946-73: Arboretum managed for education and demonstration - infilling regrowth native forest observed 1974-84: Arboretum increasing managed for recreation - infilling regrowth native forest observed 1985-2012: Area managed for recreation (ex-arboretum and regrowth native forest).

Gentry transects and quadrats were established to monitor the vegetation abundance, cover and structure of the mid-stratum and subordinate stratum of the core 1 ha plot in the Cumberland Plain site in 2014.

Cumberland plain endangered ecological communities preliminary draft recovery plan

The aim of this project is to compile land use and management practices and their observed and measured impacts and effects on vegetation condition. The results provide land managers and researchers with a tool for reporting and monitoring spatial and temporal transformations of Australia’s native vegetated landscapes due to changes in land use and management practices. Following are the details about the Cumberland State Forest, compartments 8b, 9a and 9b, NSW, Australia. Pre-European reference-analogue vegetation: the site was originally a wet sclerophyll forest found on Wianamatta group Ashfield Shale. Brief chronology of changes in land use and management: 1788: Area managed by indigenous Darug people 1788-1824: Region explored - un-modified native forest blue gum/ironbark on shale 1825: Parcel selected by shepherd 1826-1907: Grazing cattle on native pastures 1860: Tree cover likely to have been thinned - selective logging 1908: Commenced clearing patches of trees for improved pasture, chooks, orchards 1909-1937: Managed as improved pasture for grazing 1937-38: Purchased by NSW Forestry Commission 1941-42: Area cleared of remaining native forest trees 1946-73: Area managed for education and demonstration - regenerating native forest 1974-84: Area increasing managed for recreation - regenerating native forest 1985-2012: Area managed for recreation - regenerating native forest.

Flora and Fauna Assessment: Proposed Subdivison of Stage 14, Woodcroft Estate, Doonside