This dataset identifies regional and local ecological linkages mapped to broadly represent a link between patches of remnant vegetation judged to be of conservation significance in the Shire of Chittering. These ecological linkage were identified in support of the Shire of Chittering’s biodiversity conservation planning. See full metadata Metadata-Appendix 1 for the description of the methodology and how to use the dataset.

This dataset categorises the 2020 native vegetation extent mapping by the number of agreed ecological criteria. The set of criteria were developed through the Regional Framework for Local Biodiversity Conservation Priorities for Perth and Peel project, delivered via WALGA’s Perth Biodiversity Project in 2012. The prioritisation criteria builds on State Government endorsed local biodiversity conservation planning methodology adopted by Local Governments preparing Local Biodiversity Strategies in Perth and its surrounds.

This dataset categorises the 2020 native vegetation extent mapping by administrative categories relevant to local biodiversity conservation planning. It identifies ‘Local Natural Areas’, various categories of Parks and Wildlife Service managed lands, Regional Parks and Bush Forever. ‘Local Natural Areas’ are the focus of Local Biodiversity Strategies prepared in accordance of the Local Government Biodiversity Planning Guidelines (del Marco et al 2004).

This annual report provides up-to-date statistics on the pre-European and current extent of the vegetation complexes of the south-west of Western Australia. The mapping does not extend to IBRA sub-region boundaries so it does not report by IBRA sub-region rather by the extent of the available mapping of the complex. The report also includes (1) statistics to assess the status of the CAR reserve system for a portion of the South West Region; (2) Region Scheme reports; (3) LGA Reports. This analysis is based on the Vegetation Complex mapping of the Swan Coastal Plain and South West Forests. This annual reporting was initiated in 2016 after the two vegetation complex mapping datasets were updated. The reports contains both external reports and the internal (DBCA and DWER) sub-reports. See the README worksheet in each excel file for more details. People external to DBCA can download the external version from DataWA at this link https://catalogue.data.wa.gov.au/dataset/dbca Note: to access the data, select the data source link located on the right-hand side.

## **Abstract** This dataset and its metadata statement were supplied to the Bioregional Assessment Programme by a third party and are presented here as originally supplied. Resource contains an ArcGIS file geodatabase raster for the National Vegetation Information System (NVIS) Major Vegetation Groups - Australia-wide, present extent (FGDB_NVIS4_1_AUST_MVG_EXT). Related datasets are also included: FGDB_NVIS4_1_KEY_LAYERS_EXT - ArcGIS File Geodatabase Feature Class of the Key Datasets that make up NVIS Version 4.1 - Australia wide; and FGDB_NVIS4_1_LUT_KEY_LAYERS - Lookup table for Dataset Key Layers. This raster dataset provides the latest summary information (November 2012) on Australia's present (extant) native vegetation. It is in Albers Equal Area projection with a 100 m x 100 m (1 Ha) cell size. A comparable Estimated Pre-1750 (pre-european, pre-clearing) raster dataset is available: - NVIS4_1_AUST_MVG_PRE_ALB. State and Territory vegetation mapping agencies supplied a new version of the National Vegetation Information System (NVIS) in 2009-2011. Some agencies did not supply new data for this version but approved re-use of Version 3.1 data. Summaries were derived from the best available data in the NVIS extant theme as at June 2012. This product is derived from a compilation of data collected at different scales on different dates by different organisations. Please refer to the separate key map showing scales of the input datasets. Gaps in the NVIS database were filled by non-NVIS data, notably parts of South Australia and small areas of New South Wales such as the Curlewis area. The data represent on-ground dates of up to 2006 in Queensland, 2001 to 2005 in South Australia (depending on the region) and 2004/5 in other jurisdictions, except NSW. NVIS data was partially updated in NSW with 2001-09 data, with extensive areas of 1997 data remaining from the earlier version of NVIS. Major Vegetation Groups were identified to summarise the type and distribution of Australia's native vegetation. The classification contains different mixes of plant species within the canopy, shrub or ground layers, but are structurally similar and are often dominated by a single genus. In a mapping sense, the groups reflect the dominant vegetation occurring in a map unit where there are a mix of several vegetation types. Subdominant vegetation groups which may also be present in the map unit are not shown. For example, the dominant vegetation in an area may be mapped as dominated by eucalypt open forest, although it contains pockets of rainforest, shrubland and grassland vegetation as subdominants. The (related) Major Vegetation Subgroups represent more detail about the understorey and floristics of the Major Vegetation Groups and are available as separate raster datasets: - NVIS4_1_AUST_MVS_EXT_ALB - NVIS4_1_AUST_MVS_PRE_ALB A number of other non-vegetation and non-native vegetation land cover types are also represented as Major Vegetation Groups. These are provided for cartographic purposes, but should not be used for analyses. For further background and other NVIS products, please see the links on http://www.environment.gov.au/erin/nvis/index.html. The current NVIS data products are available from http://www.environment.gov.au/land/native-vegetation/national-vegetation-information-system. ## **Purpose** For use in Bioregional Assessment land classification analyses ## **Dataset History** NVIS Version 4.1 ------------------------- The input vegetation data were provided from over 100 individual projects representing the majority of Australia's regional vegetation mapping over the last 50 years. State and Territory custodians translated the vegetation descriptions from these datasets into a common attribute framework, the National Vegetation Information System (ESCAVI, 2003). Scales of input mapping ranged from 1:25,000 to 1:5,000,000. These were combined into an Australia-wide set of vector data. Non-terrestrial areas were mostly removed by

This report provides statistics on the pre-European and current extent of the ecological communities of Western Australia within IBRA region or IBRA sub-regions. It also includes statistics to assess the status of the CAR reserve system for WA. Only DBCA-managed lands are considered in the reports. This analysis is based on DPIRD’s pre-European (Beard’s) vegetation mapping. This report is updated at least every two years. Since 2009 a ‘Full’ and ‘Simplified’ report have been produced. See the report README file for information on which report you should use. The links in this Catalogue direct you to DataWA. People external to DBCA can download reports directly from DataWA at this link https://catalogue.data.wa.gov.au/dataset/dbca-statewide-vegetation-statistics Note: to access the data, select the data source link located on the right-hand side.

The study was undertaken to identify items of the natural and cultural heritage with conservation significance because of their scenic or scientific value. It complements much of the work of The National Trust of Australia (NSW) and the listings in the Register maintained by the Australian Heritage Commission. The latter listings are directed towards identifying components of the national Estate. The focus of this study is mainly on the non-urban and open space environments in the Central Western Region with particular empasis on the features of the biophysical/natural heritage which contribute to scenic amenity and/or scientific value in those environments.; ; VIS_ID 860

This data package is a derivative product consisting of a summary of the published data package Woodland Restoration Plot Network: Vegetation Structure and Composition Data, Western Sydney Parklands (Western Sydney Regional Park), NSW, Australia, collected in 2001. (http://www.ltern.org.au/knb/metacat/ltern.120/html). These data are used to produce the graph and conclusions found in figure 8.30 on page 314 of Lindenmayer et. al 2014, Biodiversity and Environmental Change: Monitoring Challenges and Directions. These data show trends in compositional similarity of revegetated sites to remnant native vegetation in the first decade since planting (1992-2001) in a woodland restoration project. The lack of convergence between revegetated areas and native woodlands in species composition suggests that there has been little colonisation of native species in the revegetated sites. These data were collected from twenty-five 0.1 hectare sites which were established in a 10-year chronosequence of plantings that was sampled in 2001. The sites were located on retired farmland that includes a mosaic of restored vegetation (native plantings) of varying ages juxtaposed with patches of remnant vegetation and untreated, abandoned pasture. All sites were originally woodland prior to agricultural development about 200 years ago. The plantings monitored by the Woodland Restoration Plot Network research plots commenced in 1992 and have been revisited every 3-4 years since 2001. A synopsis of related data packages which have been collected as part of the Woodland Restoration Plot Network’s full program is provided at http://www.ltern.org.au/index.php/ltern-plot-networks/woodland-restoration