Vegetation survey and mapping of Gunyerwarildi National Park in 2009, commissioned by NPWS Narrabri Region. Four communities were determined based on floristic analysis of 20 x 20 m survey sites, and described using dominant species and structural characteristics. Vegetation communities were mapped using ground truthing, position in landscape and stereo interpretation of aerial photos captured at 1:50,000. Lineage and attribution accuracy are unknown. VIS_ID 3999

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 vegetation of Kinchega National Park in far western NSW was assessed using sampling of 171 full floristic quadrats in 1996-97, stratified by land systems. Fifteen vegetation communities were identified through floristic analysis and described in terms of structure and characteristic species, and 352 species of vascular plants recorded. Mapping was undertaken following ground truthing and interpretation of 1:50,000 scale colour aerial photographs from 1995 and Landsat TM satellite images (30 x 30 m pixels). Polygons were assigned through visual interpretation of detectable vegetation community attributes on aerial photography and remote imagery. The final map was produced at a scale of 1:100,000. VIS_ID 1035

Existing vegetation surveys and mapping were reviewed and supplemented with 16 additional full floristic vegetation plots and over 230 rapid data points (RDPs). Plant Community Type (PCT) mapping was undertaken at a scale of 1:10,000 using a range of datasets. A total of 14 unique PCTs totalling 8,007 ha of native vegetation were mapped including four Endangered Ecological Communities (EECs) listed under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act) with three of these communities also being listed under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). A finer level of mapping detail was provided through the delineation of structural variants of PCTs across their mapped occurrences to facilitate park management activities. A total of 15 midstorey variants were identified resulting in a total of 50 unique units which demonstrates significant variation across PCTs in Breelong and Drillwarrina National Parks. VIS_ID 4529

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

Vegetation survey and mapping of Wilgavale addition to Ginghet Nature Reserve in 2012, commissioned by NPWS Narrabri Region. Seven communities were determined based on floristic analysis of 20 x 20 m survey sites, and described using dominant species and structural characteristics. Vegetation communities were mapped using ground truthing, position in landscape and stereo interpretation of aerial photos captured at 1:50,000. Lineage and attribution accuracy are unknown. VIS_ID 3976

Vegetation community mapping for Boonanghi Nature Reserve by Penny Kendall, 2002. A systematic full floristic vegetation survey was conducted and analysed using PATN software to determine vegetation associations. A Mid North Coast NPWS Region Contract. VIS_ID 138

The composition and extent of the present vegetation within the Glenalbyn addition to Ledknapper Nature Reserve is described and mapped. Forty quadrat-based sites were sampled, with intensive field traverses and aerial photograph interpretation. Six vegetation communities are described and 207 taxa of vascular plants recorded, seven of which are considered to be rare and threatened or regionally significant (twelve including previous survey records). Porteners, Marianne F. (October 2006) Vegetation Survey of the Glenalbyn addition to Ledknapper Nature Reserve. Report to the Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW) (Marianne Porteners Environmental Consulting: Sydney). (VIS ID 907)

Single National Park vegetation mapping was undertaken by Dr Peter Clark, Dr Lachlan Copeland and Natasha Noble in 2000 by contract for the NPWS Northern Tableland Region. Single National Park is located on the western edge of Guyra Plateau, 18km east of Tingha and 60km north of Armidale. Maps of veg structure were initially prepared at 1:25,000 scale based on photo pattern interpretation colour aerial photographs. VIS_ID 4755

Barayamal National Park vegetation mapping was undertaken by Dr John T. Hunter in 2008 by contract for the NPWS Northern Tableland Region. Barayamal National Park incorporates approximately 178 ha and lies within the eastern outskirts of Inverell on the North Western Slopes Botanical District and the New England Bioregion. The vegetation of Barayamal National Park is described and mapped (scale 1:25 000). Five communities are defined based on classification (Kulczynski association). These six communities were mapped based on ground truthing, air photo interpretation and landform. Much of the reserve is characterised by Lespedeza juncea was the most ubiquitous species within the reserve. Overall the character of the vegetation within the reserve can be described as being dominated by herbs and grasses and in particular Lespedeza juncea, Themeda triandra, Dichanthium sericeum, Swainsona galegifolia, Sorghum leiocladum and Bothriochloa macra. All communities described are of conservation significance. VIS_ID 4708