This vegetation dataset covers a rectangle area of the central section of the Upper Murray River Catchment that falls within NSW. The rectangle encompasses Bogandyera Nature Reserve, Clarkes Hill Nature Reserve and Jingellic Nature Reserve. The map was finalised in 2005. There is also another dataset VIS_ID 4196 where this rectangle area of vegetation has been clipped to the three reserve boundaries. NPWS Snowy Mountains Region, Upper Murray Area had sought tenders for vegetation mapping of these three new reserves in September 2003. The vegetation maps of the reserves were based on the analysis of pre-existing survey data (including Southern Comprehensive Regional Assessment CRAFTI mapping), new survey data acquired as part of this project, aerial photo interpretation, and field and office validation of the results of the air photo interpretation. The attribute table does not contain textual descriptions so its useability is questionable without a report or look up table. VIS_ID 4197

The dataset shows extant vegetation of the NSW South Western Slopes (NSS) IBRA bioregion in reservation within the Murray CMA.

The dataset shows extant vegetation of the NSW South Western Slopes (NSS) IBRA bioregion in reservation within the Murrumbidgee CMA.

Freemantle Nature Reserve vegetation mapping conducted in 1999-2000. This mapping was part of the vegetation survey of Mullion Range State Recreation Area, Wambool Nature Reserve, Freemantle Nature Reserve, Girralang Nature Reserve and Eugowra Nature Reserve undertaken for the Central West District of NSW by Marianne F. Portners in 2000. Report for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. The composition and extent of the present vegetation within Wambool, Freemantle, Girralang and Eugowra Nature Reserves and Mullion Range State Recreation Area (SRA), in the Central West region of NSW, is described and mapped at 1:25 000 scale (1:50 000 scale for Eugowra) from intensive quadrat samples, field traverses and aerial photograph interpretation. Eleven vegetation communities are described and 302 species (308 taxa) of vascular plants recorded from 70 families, several of which are at their geographical limits or regionally restricted. A significantly high proportion of species (19%) are exotic. VIS_ID 1011

Vegetation community mapping for Crawney Pass National Parks by Stephen Bell, Eastcoast Flora Survey, completed February 2009. An Upper Hunter Area NPWS Region contract. Mapped at 1:25000 scale. Murrurundi Pass and Crawney Pass National Parks collectively conserve 464ha of high elevation land between Murrurundi and Nundle in the Upper Hunter Valley. Both reserves were proclaimed in 2005 and occupy former Crown Reserves. Investigations of the two reserves, including mapping, full floristic survey and classification, were undertaken on behalf of the NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change(NSW). VIS_ID 4193

The dataset shows the modelled pre1750 vegetation of the NSW South Western Slopes (NSS) IBRA bioregion within the Murray CMA.

The dataset shows the modelled pre1750 vegetation of the NSW South Western Slopes (NSS) IBRA bioregion within the Murrumbidgee CMA.

Vegetation Map of Quanda Nature Reserve with Millyvale Addition. Original reserve area mapped 1998, Millyvale addition mapped 2003. The composition and extent of the present vegetation within Quanda Nature Reserve, including the recently acquired Millyvale property, is described and mapped at 1: 50 000 scale from intensive quadrat samples, field traverses and aerial photograph interpretation. Map digitised from Porteners (1998) & (2003). VIS_ID 800

Native vegetation was delineated into stands using feature recognition software. A hybrid classification method that combined spatial modelling and visual interpretation was used to combine the features and create a vegetation map. SPOT 5 and Landsat satellite imagery was used in the creation of image objects. The spectral response of individual SPOT 5 scenes varied widely across the catchment so it was not used in the classification of vegetation type. Spatial layers used in the classification included a Digital Elevation Model (DEM), Landsat reflectance data, radiometric data and soil and climate layers, all of which are available for the entire State. Over 340 new full floristic survey sites were commissioned and the results were combined with 900 existing survey site records to create training areas for spatial modelling. Each survey site was assigned a New South Wales Vegetation Classification and Assessment (NSWVCA) vegetation type. The relationship between survey sites and spatial layers was explored by using machine learning software and vegetation type was classified using an object-based nearest neighbour approach. The catchment was divided into three discrete spatial models with separate training and validation survey sites. Model performance was assessed on the basis of the number of NSWVCA types mapped correctly in five classes of precision. The percentage of correctly modelled vegetation types ranged between 58% and 68%. Several vegetation community types were not able to be modelled (e.g. chenopods) or were poorly modelled due to lack of sample data. These communities were added or amended based on the visual interpretation of remotely sensed data. The amended map was assessed against a limited subset of independent survey data. The percentage of correctly mapped vegetation types in five classes of precision ranged between 72% and 78%. The mapping was presented in a geodatabase, which allows for user-generated updates so that the product can evolve as more field data are collected. ROFF, A., SIVERTSEN, D., AND DENHOLM, B. 2010. The Native Vegetation of the Murray Catchment Management Authority Area, NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, Sydney, Australia. VIS_ID 3808 VIS_ID 3809 VIS_ID 3810 VIS_ID 3811

The dataset shows extant vegetation of the NSW South Western Slopes (NSS) IBRA bioregion within the Murrumbidgee CMA.