Updated mapping of Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs). The native vegetation communities of Hornsby Shire were originally identified and mapped in 1990-1993. The present study updates the classification and mapping of 30 communities, with the updated mapping provided in digital form for inclusion in the council's GIS. The survey area included all of the Hornsby LGA, from Eastwood to Brooklyn to Wisemans Ferry, excluding Marramarra NP, Muogamarra NR, Long Island NR, and Ku-ring-gai Chase NP east of the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway. In the initial study, the classification of the plant communities was based on the floristic composition of the tallest vegetation layer (usually the tree species composition). The assessment was subjective but based on species data from a total of 404 sample sites. An additional 209 sites were examined for the updated study. The classification has been refined to include 8 EECs, two rainforest communities (instead of one in the original classification), and recognition of the distinctive vegetation of Dangar Island as a separate community. VIS_ID 4470 Please note the related datasets: 1. Hornsby Local Government Area Vegetation Communities, 2008. VIS_ID 4471 2. Hornsby Local Government Area Remnant Trees, 2008. VIS_ID 4472

Mapping of Threatened Ecological Communities within Watchimbark Nature Reserve as at 12 August 2009. VIS_ID 4491

These data represent visual surveys of Federally Threatened and Endangered fish species in Abrams Creek, TN, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM). These surveys are performed by employees (both seasonal and permanent), interns, and a cooperating partner, Conservation Fisheries Inc., which is based in Knoxville, TN. These data are numerical counts made visually by observers while performing snorkeling surveys within three-zones of Abrams Creek where the Smoky Madtom, Yellowfin Madtom, and Citico Darter are found. For surveying T&E fish, visual counts via snorkeling surveys are more effective than backpack electrofishing. Annual survey data are recorded in the GRSM Threatened and Endangered Fish Survey database. NOTE: Some of the ‘comments’ section in the 2019 field data sheets from these efforts list the observation of Greenside Darter and Banded Sculpin. While these native, non-game, fish aren’t considered T&E, they were extirpated from Abrams Creek at the same time as the madtoms and Citico Darter. Their reintroductions began in 2017 and appear to have been successful.

These data represent visual surveys of Federally Threatened and Endangered fish species in Abrams Creek, TN, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM). These surveys are performed by employees (both seasonal and permanent), interns, and a cooperating partner, Conservation Fisheries Inc., which is based in Knoxville, TN. These data are numerical counts made visually by observers while performing snorkeling surveys within three-zones of Abrams Creek where the Smoky Madtom, Yellowfin Madtom, and Citico Darter are found. For surveying T&E fish, visual counts via snorkeling surveys are more effective than backpack electrofishing. Annual survey data are recorded in the GRSM Threatened and Endangered Fish Survey database. NOTE: Some of the ‘comments’ section in the 2019 field data sheets from these efforts list the observation of Greenside Darter and Banded Sculpin. While these native, non-game, fish aren’t considered T&E, they were extirpated from Abrams Creek at the same time as the madtoms and Citico Darter. Their reintroductions began in 2017 and appear to have been successful.

These data represent visual surveys of Federally Threatened and Endangered fish species in Abrams Creek, TN, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM). These surveys are performed by employees (both seasonal and permanent), interns, and a cooperating partner, Conservation Fisheries Inc., which is based in Knoxville, TN. These data are numerical counts made visually by observers while performing snorkeling surveys within three-zones of Abrams Creek where the Smoky Madtom, Yellowfin Madtom, and Citico Darter are found. For surveying T&E fish, visual counts via snorkeling surveys are more effective than backpack electrofishing. Annual survey data are recorded in the GRSM Threatened and Endangered Fish Survey database. NOTE: Some of the ‘comments’ section in the 2020 field data sheets from these efforts list the observation of Greenside Darter and Banded Sculpin. While these native, non-game, fish aren’t considered T&E, they were extirpated from Abrams Creek at the same time as the madtoms and Citico Darter. Their reintroductions began in 2017 and appear to have been successful.

Map of 35 NSW-listed threatened ecological communities (TECs) within Greater Sydney. The map is derived from a number of best available mapping products and expert input. While the distribution of a number of TECs extends beyond Greater Sydney, their distribution beyond the study area is not represented in this map, with two exceptions: the Blue Mountains Basalt Forest and Pittwater and Wagstaffe Spotted Gum Forest TECs. The methodology and scale of best available sources used to derive the map vary, with concomitant variation in currency, coverage, spatial precision and attribution accuracy. There are known gaps in coverage due to the lack of mapping sources in some locations within the study area (including, but not limited to the Grose Valley near Wollangambe, Ebenezer, Cattai, west of Mulgoa and west of Thirlmere). Limitations of this map include: areas not identified as TEC may be TEC, areas identified as TEC may not be TEC, and areas identified as a TEC may be a different TEC. Accordingly, property-scale assessments should inform activities, plans and proposals at the property scale. Mapping is updated frequently via expert input. The map data informs the Biodiversity Values Map, Native Vegetation Regulatory Map, Rural Fire Service 10/50 tool and High Environmental Values Greater Sydney map. For more information about the map, refer to the report 'Map of threatened ecological communities in Greater Sydney'. TECs included in this map are: Agnes Banks Woodland in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Bangalay Sand Forest of the Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions Blue Gum High Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Blue Mountains Basalt Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Blue Mountains Shale Cap Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Blue Mountains Swamps in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Castlereagh Scribbly Gum Woodland in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Castlereagh Swamp Woodland Coastal Saltmarsh in the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions Coastal Upland Swamp in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Cooks River/Castlereagh Ironbark Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Cumberland Plain Woodland in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Duffys Forest Ecological Community in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Elderslie Banksia Scrub Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Freshwater wetlands on coastal floodplains of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South-East Corner bioregions Hygrocybeae Community of Lane Cove Bushland Park in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Kurnell Dune Forest in the Sutherland Shire and the City of Rockdale Littoral Rainforest in the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions Maroota Sands Swamp Forest Moist Shale Woodland in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Montane Peatlands and Swamps of the New England Tableland, NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin, South East Corner, South Eastern Highlands and Australian Alps bioregions O'Hares Creek Shale Forest Pittwater and Wagstaffe Spotted Gum Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion River-flat Eucalypt Forest on Coastal Floodplain of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions Shale Sandstone Transition Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Southern Sydney Sheltered Forest on Transitional Sandstone Soils in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Sun Valley Cabbage Gum in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Swamp Oak Floodplain Forest of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions Swamp Sclerophyll Forest on Coastal Floodplains of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions Sydney Freshwater Wetlands in the Sydney Basin Bioregion Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion The Shorebird Community occurring on the relict tidal delta sands at Taren Point Themeda Grassland on Seacliffs and Coastal Headlands in the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions Western Sydney Dry Rainforest in the Sydney Basin Bioregion

Summary of species occurrence data from 1900 to 2020 for Australian terrestrial species organised by IBRA region and EPBC status. Counts are provided by species and IBRA region for: The total number of occurrence records within the region, for a given EPBC status and time period The number of distinct species recorded within the region, for a given EPBC status and time period Occurrence records were aggregated and organised by the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA, https://ala.org.au/) and include survey and monitoring data collected and managed by the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS, https://imos.org.au/) and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN, https://tern.org.au/). To find out more about this dataset, visit: https://ecoassets.org.au/data/summary-data-threatened-species-occurrences-by-terrestrial-ecoregion/ DOI: https://doi.org/10.26197/ala.160f789e-ee11-45c0-93c3-5c87318d78c0

Database of 915 threatened species and 108 threatened ecological communities in NSW with information on distribution, habitat, threat status, year of gazettal under Threatened Species Conservation Act and key threats. http://www.nswthreatenedspecies.net/

Endangered ecological communities in Blue Mountains Local Government Area. Over 800 site inspections were carried out in 2013 in the preparation of a new LEP. No report or other details are currently available. Map footprint supplied only. Contact Blue Mountains City Council for access to the vegetation map. VIS_ID 4357.

Threatened fauna data derived from the Natural Values Atlas consisting primarily of point locations (Eastings and Northings) and associated attributes for threatened fauna in Tasmania. The original NVA data set also contains Habitat mapping for a limited number of high priority fauna species. The NVA maintains species taxonomy and provides access to management documents such as listing statements and recovery plans. Additional attribute information is also stored within the NVA, including species values for conservation significance as well as project specific data.