The Collaborative Australian Protected Areas Database (CAPAD) 2010 provides both spatial and text information about government, Indigenous and privately protected areas for continental Australia. State and Territory conservation agencies supplied data current for various dates between June 2010 and January 2011. This is the eighth version of the database, with previous versions released in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008. CAPAD provides a snapshot of protected areas that meet the IUCN definition of a protected area:"A protected area is an area of land and/or sea especially dedicated to the protection and maintenance of biological diversity, and of natural and associated cultural resources, and managed through legal or other effective means" (IUCN 1994).The department publishes a summary of the CAPAD data biennially on its website at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/land/nrs/science/capad.CAPAD 2010 spatial data is available for download from the Find Environmental Data (FED) website: https://www.environment.gov.au/fed/catalog/main/home.pageMain attributes in the database include:PA_ID: The protected area ID code. Created from RES_NUMBER if unique, otherwise it is a DSEWPaC generated number.NAME: the name of the protected area. Gazetted PAs with no name are flagged as "Unnamed" with a reserve number.TYPE: the type of protected area according to the protected area establishment mechanism.TYPE_ABBR: the abbreviation of the TYPE.AA Aboriginal AreaACCP Conservation CovenantASMA Antarctic Specially Managed AreasASPA Antarctic Specially Protected AreasBG Botanic Gardens (Commonwealth)CA Conservation AreaCCA Coordinated Conservation AreaCCAZ1 CCA Zone 1 National ParkCCAZ2 CCA Zone 2 Aboriginal AreaCCAZ3 CCA Zone 3 State Conservation AreaCOR Coastal ReserveCP Conservation ParkCR Conservation ReserveFLR Flora ReserveFR Forest ReserveGR Game ReserveHA Heritage AgreementHIR Historical ReserveHR Heritage RiverHS Historic SiteHTR Hunting ReserveIPA Indigenous Protected AreaKCR Karst Conservation ReserveMAA Management AgreementMCP National Parks Act Schedule 4 park or reserveMNP Marine National ParkMR Commonwealth Land Managed for ConservationMS Marine SanctuaryNAP Nature ParkNAPA Nature Park (Aboriginal)NCA Natural Catchment AreaNCR Nature Conservation ReserveNFR Natural Features ReserveNP National ParkNPA National Park AboriginalNPC National Park (Commonwealth)NPR National Park (Recovery)NR Nature ReserveNRA Nature Recreation AreaNREF Nature RefugeNRS NRS Addition - Gazettal in ProgressNS National Park (Scientific)OCA Other Conservation AreaOCA/NP Other Conservation Area / Nature ParkOP OtherPA Protected AreaPNPA Proposed National Parks Act park or park additionPNR Private Nature ReservePPP Permanent Park PreservePS Private SanctuaryRA Reference AreaRNA Remote and Natural AreaRP Recreation ParkRR Regional ReserveS5G 5(1)(g) ReserveS5H 5(1)(h) ReserveSCA State Conservation AreaSP State ParkSR State ReserveTR Timber ReserveWA Wilderness Protection AreaWP Wilderness ParkWZ Wilderness ZoneIUCN: the IUCN protected area management category ascribed by the Managing authority, as outlined in the publication: CNPPA/WCMC "Guidelines for Protected Area management categories". Gland: IUCN, 1994. (ISBN: 2-8317-0201-1).Definitions include:IA Strict Nature Reserve: managed mainly for science;IB Wilderness Area: managed mainly for wilderness protection;II National Park: managed mainly for ecosystem protection;III Natural Monument: managed mainly for conservation of specific natural features;IV Habitat / Species Management Area: managed mainly for conservation through management intervention;V Protected Landscape / Seascape: managed mainly for landscape/seascape conservation and recreation;VI Managed Resource Protected Area: managed mainly for the sustainable use of natural ecosystems.GAZ_AREA: area in hectares as described in the nomination document (e.g. parliamentary gazettal), to the nearest hectare. Some protected areas do not have a specific area in the designation.GIS_AREA: area in hectares based on current spatial data and an Albers equal area projection for Australia. Where protected area consists of multiple polygons (parts) the GIS_AREA is the sum of all the polygons with the same name, type, state and IUCN category.REPT_AREA: area in hectares from the GAZ_AREA attribute and if this is a null value then the GIS_AREA is used. For Protected areas with multiple records, REPT_AREA is a calculated by dividing GAZ_AREA by GIS_AREA of the total then applying this factor to the GIS_AREA of the record.GAZ_DATE: the first gazettal or proclamation date that established any protected area at this site.LATEST_GAZ: the date of the most recent gazettal or proclamation to add land to the protected area. It can be the same date as the GAZ_AREA.NRS_PA: This attribute indicates the status of the protected area as part of the National Reserve System (NRS). "Y" = a protected area located within the State and Territory jurisdiction "I" = an interim protected area - in the process of being gazetted/established. "N" = a protected area that does not meet the NRS criteria. "ND" = a protected area that does not meet NRS criteria, but compliments the NRS with sympathetic management.STATE: The state is the state that the protected area is located in. COM = protected areas located in Australian external territories.AUTHORITY: The Authority responsible for the management of the protected area mechanism.AAD - Australian Antarctic DivisionACT_TAMS - ACT Territory and Municipal ServicesWA_DEC - WA Department of Environment and ConservationQLD_DERM - Qld Department of Environment and Resource ManagementVIC_DSE - Victorian Department of Sustainability and EnvironmentDSEWPAC - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterForests NSW - Forests NSWIMG - Indigenous Management GroupLHI Board - Lord Howe Island BoardNT_PWS - NT Parks and Wildlife ServiceNSW_OEH - NSW Office of Environment and HeritageSA_DENR - SA Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesSA_FRST - Forestry SATAS_DPIPWE - Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and EnvironmentTAS_FRST - Forestry TasmaniaTAS_MVC - Tasmanian Meander Valley CouncilTAS_DC - Tasmanian Dorset CouncilTAS_PWS - TAS Parks and Wildlife ServiceTAS_WPMT - Wellington Park Management TrustSTATE_MAA - Management Agreement AreaABHF - Australian Bush Heritage FundAC_SA - Alexandrina CouncilAWC - Australian Wildlife ConservancyAWC & BA - Australian Wildlife Conservancy & Birds AustraliaBBT - Bookmark Biosphere TrustBHA - Bush Heritage AustraliaCCC_QLD - Caloundra City CouncilEL - Enduring Landscapes Inc.FOTPR - Friends of the Porongurup Range (Inc)GCCC_QLD - Gold Coast City Council - SEQ Pilot PartnershipGCC_NSW - Gosford City CouncilHCC_TAS - Hobart City CouncilHCR_CMA - Hunter - Central Rivers Catchment Management AuthorityILC_NT - Indigenous Land CorporationKRGC_NSW - Ku-ring-gai CouncilLCC_QLD - Logan City CouncilLVRC_DERM_QLD - Lockyer Valley Regional Council and QLD DERMMINCA_QLD - Magnetic Island Nature Care AssociationNF_SA - Nature Foundation SA IncNSC_QLD - Noosa Shire CouncilSCRC_QLD - Sunshine Coast Regional CouncilTFN_VIC - Trust for Nature (Victoria)TIFT - The Trustee for TERRI IRWIN FAMILY TRUSTUNIB - University of BallaratWEC - Worlds End Conservation Pty LtdDATASOURCE: Describes the source of the data for the protected area, values are:ACT_TAMS: ACT - Territory and Municipal ServicesDSEWPAC: Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterDSEWPAC_NRSP: Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water National Reserve System ProgramNRETAS: NT Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and SportNSW_OEH: NSW Office of Environment and HeritageNSW_SF: NSW ForestsQLD_DERM: Qld Department of Environment and Resource ManagementSA_DENR: SA Dept. of Environment and Natural ResourcesTAS_DPIPWE: Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and EnvironmentVIC_DSE: Department of Environment and SustainabilityWA_GOV: Department of Environment and ConservationGOVERNANCE: Determines if the protected area is government, Indigenous, joint or privately managed.ENVIRON: A protected area gazetted as terrestrial may have a marine component and vice versa. A PROTECTED AREA can be 'T' terrestrial, marine 'M' and both 'B'. Terrestrial CAPAD 2010 contains 'T' and 'B'. Marine CAPAD 2010 contains 'M'.OVERLAP: Shows whether or not the protected area is overlapped by another. Protected areas with a value of '1' are the primary protected area in that area. A protected area with a value of '2' is completely overlapped by another protected area.X_COORD: is the longitude in decimal degrees east within the object closest to the centre of the object using the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994.Y_COORD: is the latitude in decimal degrees south within the object closest to the centre of the object using the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994.MGT_PLAN: The code of the status of the management plan for the protected area.Definitions Include:P - In Preparation - Some form of management document was being prepared.D - Draft - A draft management document was released for comment by the public, management board or equivalent.S - Statutory - Enabling legislation establishes the management of a protected area and separate management document is not required.I - Management Intent - A formal statement of management intent has been prepared that clearly sets out the management objectives for the protected area but includes little else.M - Management Plan - A formally adopted management plan that has been through consultation and contains strategies and actions for implementation for this protected area.R - Regional Plan - A formally adopted management plan has been through consultation and contains general strategies and actions for implementation over a group of protected areas.N - Unknown - No form of management document could be found.RES_NUMBER: The reserve number (if declared) as used by the controlling authority.OBJECTID , Shape , SHAPE.AREA and SHAPE.LEN are automatically generated ESRI attributesCredit:The data is supplied to the Commonwealth for compilation by States and Territories of Australia, as well as a number of large environmental NGOs. Custodianship rests with the source agencies.
