Queensland wetland data version 3 - wetland points

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.

Abstract / Description:

This dataset provides mapping of the 2009 extent and type of wetlands at 1:100,000 scale across Queensland.

Purpose:

To report and monitor wetland extent and type and change in extent and type

Dataset History

Lineage statement:

This information is a compilation of wetland point data including springs and other point wetland features (rockholes) from the following sources 1. Queensland Herbarium spring location database (SPRLOC) 2011; 2. Queensland Springs database - version 5 2008 (Fensham and Fairfax, 2008); 3. Silcock, J. (2009), Identification of Permanent Refuge Waterbodies in the Cooper Creek & Georgina-Diamantina River Catchments for Queensland and South Australia; 4. Condamine Alliance, (2009), Springs of the Condamine Catchment (CA06019) ; 5. Eddie, C. Boobook Consultants. (2009). Saddler Springs - Edenvale, Carnarvon Range, Queensland, Australia - Assessment of conservation values and management strategies.For spring features, this database only includes those with a permanent discharge, although springs from within the GAB region that have become inactive within the period of European settlement are also included.Refer to existing metadata for Fensham, RJ and Fairfax, RJ (2006):http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/wetlandinfo/site/factsfigures/SummaryInformation/springs.html] (accessed 28/10/2011)

Dataset Citation

"Queensland Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts" (2012) Queensland wetland data version 3 - wetland points. Bioregional Assessment Source Dataset. Viewed 25 October 2017, http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/83653fbd-ed5a-4ead-95fe-166038e620af.