The vegetation of Gundabooka National Park in North Western NSW was assessed using intensive quadrat sampling and mapped using extensive ground truthing and interpretation of aerial photograph and Landsat Thematic Mapper satellite images in 2015. Two hundred and seventy six species of vascular plants were recorded from this survey from 62 families. Species recorded from previous studies but not noted in the present study have been added to give a total of 298 vascular plant species for the Park including 31 (10%) introduced species. Twenty one vegetation communities were identified and mapped, the most widespread being Eucalyptus populnea / Acacia aneura / Acacia excelsa open woodland and Acacia aneura tall shrubland. VIS_ID 3969

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

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

Kwiambal National Park vegetation mapping was undertaken by Dr John T. Hunter in 2008 by contract for the NPWS Northern Tableland Region. This was a revision of the 1998 mapping. The Kwiambal National Park (6,517 ha in area) is approximately 130 km north-west of Glen Innes and 30 km from Ashford. Kwiambal is placed within one of the largest areas of remnant woodlands on the north west slopes of NSW. The region is in the Northern Complex Province of the Nandewar Biogeographical Region and within the North Western Slopes Botanical District, both of which are poorly represented in the current reserve network. The vegetation of Kwiambal National Park is described and mapped (scale 1:25 000). Eleven communities are defined based on classification (Kulczynski association). These Eleven communities were mapped based on ground truthing, air photo interpretation and landform. Much of the reserve is characterised by Callitris glaucophylla, Eucalyptus dealbata and Eucalyptus melanophloia in the overstorey with a shrub layer of Melichrus urceolatus, Leptospermum brevipes, and Acacia leiocalyx and a herbaceous layer of Aristida ramosa, Cheilanthes sieberi, Cheilanthes distans, Commelina cyanea, Tripogon loliiformis and Cyperus gracilis. VIS_ID 4742

The vegetation of Mungo NP and adjacent Joulni Station in south-western NSW within the Balranald local government area was assessed using intensive quadrat sampling and mapped using extensive ground truthing, API and Landsat TM satellite image analysis. Twenty vegetation communities were identified, reduced to six vegetation types and 8 map units for the mapping phase.; ; Ref: Westbrooke & Miller 1995. ; The vegetation of Mungo National Park, western NSW. Cunninghamia 4(1); ; ANZNS0263000194; ; VIS ID 796

Gwydir River National Park and State Conservation Area vegetation mapping was undertaken in various stages by Dr John T. Hunter from 2009 to 2012 by contract for the NPWS Northern Tableland Region. The Gwydir River National Park consists of: - the Mehi Section (approx.15km east of Bingara) mapped in 2010 with the Noonga Addition being mapped in 2012 - the Munro South Section (approx. 30km east south east of Bingara) mapped in 2011. The State Recreation Area consists of: - the Sepoy Section (approx. 35km east of Bingara) mapped in 2009 - Salmon and Murchinson Section (approx. 30km east of Bingara) mapped in 2012 The vegetation of the Mehi section of the Gwydir River National Park is described and mapped (scale 1:25 000). Eight communities are defined. The vegetation of the Noonga section of the Gwydir River National Park is described and mapped (scale 1:25 000). Three communities are defined. The vegetation of the Munro South section of the Gwydir River National Park is described and mapped (scale 1:25 000). Six communities are defined. The vegetation of the Sepoy section of the Gwydir River SCA is described and mapped (scale 1:50 000). Five communities are defined. The vegetation of the Salmon and Murchison sections of the Gwydir River SCA is described and mapped (scale 1:25 000) based on SPOT imagery. Seven communities are defined. All communities were defined based on classification (Kulczynski association) and mapped based on ground truthing, air photo interpretation and landform. VIS_ID 4806

Vegetation survey and mapping of Warrumbungle National Park in 2008, commissioned by NPWS Narrabri Region. Nine 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, however some anomalies have been identified by NPWS staff. VIS_ID 4017

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

Boonoo Boonoo National Park vegetation mapping was undertaken by Dr John T. Hunter in 1999 by contract for the NPWS Northern Tableland Region along with Bald Rock National Park. The mapping was revised in 2006. Boonoo Boonoo National Park is located approximately 30 km north east of Tenterfield. The vegetation of Boonoo Boonoo National Parks is described and mapped (scale 1:25 000). This forms part one of the survey of lands within these two reserves with part two of the survey incorporating newly acquired lands. Ten communities are defined based on PATN analysis and one specialised community is as circumscribed by previous surveys. These eleven communities are mapped based on ground truthing, air photo interpretation and altitude. Most communities are of a Tall Open Forest structure, however Woodlands exist along with Heaths, Sedgelands, Shrublands and Closed Forest. The distribution of communities is related to drainage, aspect, slope and soil depth. VIS_ID 4716

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