This dataset was developed from the database of Ocean Sciences Institute of Sydney University (AUSEABED) and from surveys conducted by MAFRI.

This dataset was developed from the database of Ocean Sciences Institute of Sydney University (AUSEABED) and from surveys conducted by MAFRI.

This layer represents the spatial extent, species distrubtion and density of seagrass meadows within the Gippsland Lakes. This layer is a result of a baseline survey of seagrass within the Gippsland Lakes. Ecological research into the health of seagrass meadows requires the type of detailed information collected in this baseline survey. This information will be used to establish future monitoring programs and it is envisaged that these areas will be re-surveyed every 5 years to detect macro changes.

This is a derived dataset that delineates the current Bioregional Conservation Status of EVCs within the modeled 1750 EVC dataset. The dataset is derived from a combination of both Victorian bioregions (VBIOREG100) and the modeled 1750 EVC dataset (NV1750_EVC), with an assigned conservation status on the basis of unique Bioregion EVC units. The dataset underpins the implementation of Victoria's Native Vegetation Management Framework, and the preparation of Regional Vegetation Plans in addition to other biodiversity planning. The dataset requires upgrading when either of the two input datasets change. Note erratum under Data Quality-Completeness-Classification

20m aspect grid derived from VICMAP_ELEVATION_DTM_20M. ArcInfo Workstation used to generate aspect from DEM via GRID ASPECT(grid) command.

The photography is captured for Local and State Governments for use as a general GIS backdrop and to support topographic features maintenance.

The Strzelecki Ranges area was captured by Photomapping Services using a Optech Gemini LiDAR system (Airborne Laser Scanning) between the 11th and 23rd of October 2009. The data was captured in order to provide bare earth DTM and contours.

Vicmap Image represents a suite of statewide satellite image mosaic products. The first Vicmap Image product is a Statewide Landsat 7 Enhanced Thematic Mapper (ETM+) mosaic for the summer of 1999/2000, titled Vicmap Image TM7-2000. The second entitled SPOT MOSAIC 2001 B&W is a mosaic of SPOT Panchromatic and Monochromatic images from December 2000 to March 2002. Vicmap Image SPOT MOSAIC 2001 B&W is a 1-band, 8-bit Geo-TIFF image. Vicmap Imagery TM7-2000VI30 has a spatial resolution of 30 metres and a nominal usage scale of 1:50,000 or smaller. It provides an excellent representation of tree cover, agricultural land use, the extent of urban area, and water resources in Victoria.

The West Gippsland LiDAR Project is a DSE project with dual program partners. The EcoMarkets program is interested in using LiDAR based data for investigating various landscape values on freehold land with particular focus on remnant vegetation structure. The current EcoMarkets areas of interest are the Strezlecki Ranges and Gippsland Plains Bio Regions in the West Gippsland CMA. For its part, Spatial Information Infrastructure (SII) is aiming to fill coverage gaps in between existing LiDAR data sets to extend DSEs high accuracy Vicmap DTM. Bringing both requirements together, an area of approximately 1000km2 of almost contiguous land area largely bounded by previous LiDAR projects in the Gippsland Region has been identified. The coverage required has been divided into 4 priority sub-areas.

The DSE Natural Resources Division seeks to establish an ongoing land cover mapping program to improve knowledge of land and biodiversity assets across the state. This program will contribute directly towards monitoring and reporting on progress towards State Wide Natural Resource Management outcomes and will improve the States ability to demonstrate the impact of policy, strategy and investment. The imagery will be manually interpreted and mapped for land cover types and stratified in a manner to facilitate targeted analysis of land cover. The 2009-10 CIP Vic Land Cover Photo Project will capture and provide photography for areas not covered by the 2008-9 CIP photography projects.