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 Careunga Nature Reserves is described and mapped (scale 1:50 000). Four communities are defined based on classification (Kulczynski association). These four communities were mapped based on ground truthing, air photo interpretation and landform. Almost all of the reserve is dominated by the Casuarina cristata (Belah) assemblage, in most instances in a good quality state though some sections have been highly disturbed in the past and of regrowth or cleared and yet to recover, these systems though not listed as threatened should be considered to be ‘of concern’ and poorly conserved across their geographic range. The other three described vegetation units are all listed as endangered within the Brigalow Belt South Bioregion. A total of 107 vascular plant taxa were found from 39 families and 87 genera. VIS_ID 4022

The vegetation of Gamilaroi Nature Reserves is described and mapped (scale 1:50 000). This reserve is park of the NSW National Park and Wildlife Service estate. Four communities are defined based on classification (Kulczynski association). These four communities were mapped based on ground truthing, air photo interpretation and landform. Almost all of the reserve is dominated by the Eucalyptus pilligaensis (Pilliga Box), Cadellia pentastylis (Ooline) assemblages. Much of the reserve has been disturbed in the past, particularly by clearing and grazing. Two of the four communities are listed as endangered ecological communities and a third community would be included within the same endangered determination in many instances. Most communities are of generally of a woodland structure though much closed scrub occurs. A total of 176 vascular plant taxa were found from 58 families and 130 genera. VIS_ID 4023

Vegetation Survey of Kirramingly Nature Reserve and surrounding areas. 22 site based surveys recorded the distribution and abundance of 140 species of vascular plants, resulting in the mapping of six vegetation communities. Maps of vegetation communities were prepared using 1:10,000 aerial photographs. VIS_ID 3973

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

Descriptionof 31 vegetation map units on the Burragorang 1:100,000 topographic map sheet south west of Sydney. Floristics and conservation status also included. The composition and extent of the present natural vegetation on the Burragorang 1:100, 000 mapsheet 8929 mapped and described in terms of structure and characteristic species. Stand alone dataset. Vegetation codes are compatible with other RBG 1:100,000 mapping. VIS_ID 2344 ANZNS0263000195

The composition and extent of the present vegetation within the Gerara addition to Ledknapper Nature Reserve is described and mapped. Thirty quadrat-based sites were sampled, with intensive field traverses and aerial photograph interpretation. Six vegetation communities are described and 181 taxa of vascular plants recorded, eight of which are considered to be rare and threatened or regionally significant (sixteen including previous survey records). Modifications to the vegetation within the study area have occurred with past clearing, grazing and the introduction of goats, however significant areas of Ledknapper Spinifex Complex, Gidgee and Brigalow Transitional Woodlands, Mulga Shrublands and open floodplain communities remain. The original Beulah portion of Ledknapper Nature Reserve was surveyed and mapped in 2002-2003 (Hunter and Fallavollita 2003). Detailed survey and mapping of the following Glenalbyn addition to the reserve was carried out in the early spring of 2006, with six vegetation communities described and 207 taxa of vascular plants recorded (Porteners 2006a). VIS_ID 3978

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)

Vegetation survey and mapping of Carrabear NR in 2012, commissioned by NPWS Narrabri Region. Five 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 3984

The vegetation of Brigalow Park and Claremont Nature Reserves is described and mapped (scale 1:50 000). Five communities were mapped based on ground truthing, air photo interpretation and landform. These reserves are part of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) estate. VIS_ID 4024