This dataset comprises of native vegetation communities within the boundaries of native vegetation extant in the Lake Macquarie City Council (LMCC) Local Government Area (LGA). These communities were originally mapped by Stephen Bell and Collin Driscoll using the methodology outlined in Bell, S.A.J. & Driscoll, C. (2016) and are as amended by LMCC by bi-annual review. The methodology is a composite of field survey (rapid data points) and vegetation mapping from various reports. Additional edits have been made by LMCC where attribution and/or lineage has found to be in error, or more intensive field site survey has been undertaken. Native vegetation extant is derived from the LMCC Native Vegetation and Corridor mapping (updated using 2022 nearmap imagery). The internal Map Unit (MU) delineation accuracy varies according to the source data at each point. The intention is to improve accuracy over time. The accuracy of the vegetation extant is <10m. All data requires careful interpretation with consideration of the accuracy field at any location. Full floristic plot survey and multivariate analysis has not been undertaken for many of the map units, hence their position in the classification hierarchy requires further confirmation. This dataset should not be used as a substitute for full site-specific floristic survey using standard techniques (quadrats & transects etc) and should be used in conjunction with the supporting reports. The vegetation community classification system used is LHCCREMS (NPWS) 2000, with subgroups and additional communities where no equivalent exists to form LMCC Map Units (MU). Equivalent NSW State Government Plant Community Types (PCTs) were assigned to LMCC vegetation community map units by S. Bell with varying degrees of confidence: High matches are generally those where sufficient similarities are evident; Medium, where some uncertainties are present; and Low where there is considerable doubt over the match, but due to the absence of better matches these have been selected. “No clear match” is for map units that occur in a very small area of the City and given they are local variations cannot be assigned to broader based PCT classification. Nationally listed Threatened Endangered Ecological Communities (TECs) are indicative only, and require onsite investigation. For Nationally listed species composition, condition, connectivity and patch size need to be verified in accordance with the relevant conservation advice. TECs are based in the first instance on the LMCC Map Unit. Where the LMCC Map Unit has not been assigned to a TEC but the equivalent eastern NSW PCT lists an associated Threatened Ecological Community, the TEC is listed in this dataset with the suffix “(possible, from PCT)”. Version 2 changes: In 2023 amendments were made to the mapping, with the updated version titled “Lake Macquarie LGA Vegetation Community Map 2022 – Version 2”. These amendments include: Inclusion of data fields relating to the eastern NSW PCTs, including E. NSW PCT ID, E. NSW PCT Name and Confidence in the E. NSW PCT assigned to each LMCC map unit. Incorporation of Saltmarsh and Mangrove polygons identified by NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) as part of their estuary habitat mapping in 2022. Field checking and adjustment of some vegetation communities in the vicinity of South Creek, Eleebana, in response to a request by Lake Macquarie Landcare. For more information including conversion tables between LMCC map units and Plant Communities and supporting reports see: https://www.lakemac.com.au/Development/Planning-controls/Local-Planning-Controls/Development-Guidelines or contact Lake Macquarie Council council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au VIS_ID 5117

This is DRAFT metadata and will be updated in 2011. Vegetation communites of the Macquarie Marshes floodplain in 2008 were mapped by updating the linework and attributes of the 1991 Macquarie Marshes vegetation map (Wilson 1992) using digital aerial photography (50cm pixels) taken from March to May 2008 and field surveys conducted in May, October and November 2008. VIS_ID 3920

Port Macquarie Hastings Shire Council Vegetation Mapping undertaken by Biolink Ecological Consultants from Nov 2012 to March 2013. The Port Macquarie Hastings Local Government Area encompasses an area of approximately 368,610ha between Taree and Kempsey on the mid-north coast of NSW. Field survey commenced in May 2010 and was completed in November 2012, the latter period also allowing for ground-truthing and further refinement of mapped communities. Collectively, a total of 457 field sites were sampled, comprising 219 sites conforming to requirements of Modules 1 & 2 of the NVTS and 238 Rapid Assessment sites; converted data from a further 138 field sites associated with earlier studies was also utilized. A total of 611 plant species from 131 Families were recorded from the field sites. The mapping project captured approximately 115,922ha of vegetation in 12,967 discrete polygons. Vegetation mapping was undertaken in two stages and involved polygon capture down to a minimum patch size of 0.25ha (0.1ha for littoral rainforest) using task-specific software and a combination of satellite, aerial and digital imagery. Excluding National Park and State Forest estate approximately 115,922ha of remnant vegetation was captured for purposes of the mapping project. Once captured, polygons were internally partitioned by hand. Field survey involved a combination of formal 0.04ha floristic plots sampled in accord with Modules 1 and 2 of the NSW Government’s Native Vegetation Type Standard. Less detailed but similarly quantitative “rapid” assessments were also undertaken in other areas, supported by foot-, vehicle- and air-based traverses for ground truthing purposes. Available data from other studies was also employed to assist the mapping process. The vegetation dataset also includes field attribute classifications for the PMHC Koala Habitat Management Plan. Data were reviewed by Darkheart Eco-Consultancy in 2014. These data supersede VIS_ID 3925. Two updated datasets: PortMacquarieLGA_2014_E_4205: vegetation communities PortMacquarieLGA_EEC_2014_E_4206: EEC data VIS_ID 4205 VIS_ID 4206

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 for the Big Scrub Rocky Creek Dam, NSW. Pre-European benchmark - analogue vegetation: The site was originally Lowland Subtropical Rainforest on basalt-derived and alluvial soils. The forest is distinguished by its dense, uneven canopy comprised of typically two to three tall tree layers. Eucalypts and brushbox (Lophostemon confertus) may be present as sparse emergent. Characteristic life-forms include buttressed trees, strangler figs, stands of bangalow palms (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana), woody vines and large epiphytes. Brief chronology of changes in land use and management: 1840: Intact rainforest 1862: Area opened-up for selection 1900: Cedar getters select large trees 1910: Rainforest cleared and converted to pasture for dairying 1911-1948: Area used for grazing dairy cattle 1948: Area acquired for public use (water storage) 1950-1989: Minimal management - land in transition (open public space) 1950-1952: Rocky Creek Dam constructed 1983-1990: Commenced experiments using assisted regeneration on small test plots 1991-2000: Large scale assisted regeneration (25 ha) by converting lantana thickets to rainforest 2001-2011: Minimal management.

Vegetation community mapping for Macquarie Nature Reserve by Cathy Mardell, 1995. VIS_ID 441

This data set is a map belonging to the 1:100 000 vegetation map series. The map has been published as Benson D.H. (1986) in the ecological journal of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cunninghamia 1(4): 467-490. The composition and extent of the present natural vegetation on the Gosford 1:100, 000 mapsheet 9131 and the Lake Macquarie 1:100,000 mapsheet mapped and described in terms of structure and characteristic species. Vegetation codes are compatible with other RBG 1:100,000 mapping. Stand alone dataset. (VIS_ID 2345; ANZNS0263000014)

This data set is a map belonging to the 1:100 000 vegetation map series. The map has been published by BENSON, D.H. and HOWELL (1994) in the ecological journal of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cunninghamia 3(4):677-722. The composition and extent of the present natural vegetation on the Sydney 1:100, 000 mapsheet 9130 mapped and described in terms of structure and characteristic species. Stand alone dataset. Vegetation codes are compatible with other RBG 1:100,000 mapping.; ; ANZNS0263000011; ; sydney_NVMP_VISmap_2197

Swan Coastal Plain Remnant Vegetation in 2015. Part of a suite of polygon datasets that best represents remnants of original pre-1750 vegetation on the Swan Coastal Plain (DBCA-046) as at 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020. The polygons represent interpreted areas of vegetation using current and historical digital aerial photography (1953-present) sourced from Landgate, Digital globe and Google. Simplified condition of the vegetation has been attributed.

Swan Coastal Plain Remnant Vegetation in 2010. Part of a suite of polygon datasets that best represents remnants of original pre-1750 vegetation on the Swan Coastal Plain (DBCA-046) as at 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020. The polygons represent interpreted areas of vegetation using current and historical digital aerial photography (1953-present) sourced from Landgate, Digital globe and Google. Simplified condition of the vegetation has been attributed.