HUN Landscape Classification v01

Abstract

The dataset was derived by the Bioregional Assessment Programme from multiple source datasets. The source datasets are identified in the Lineage field in this metadata statement. The processes undertaken to produce this derived dataset are described in the History field in this metadata statement.

This dataset contains polygon and line shapefiles representing the Hunter terrestrial and riverine Landscape Classes respectively.

Dataset History

The terrestrial Landscape class polygons are sourced directly from the two input polygon source datasets and clipped to the HUnter PAE (which is the same as the subregion boundary).

GDE landscape classes derive directly from the source NSW OoW GDE layer's 'Keith Form' attribute, though the "Riverine Forests" 'Keith form' are combined with the "Forested Wetlands" LC and the "Mangrove Swamps" and "Saltmarshes" 'Keith Forms' are from this source are not used . Rather, "Saline Wetlands" and "Seagrass" LCs are sourced from the Marcophytes input source data.

The remaining non-GDE terrestrial LC polygons are mainly sourced from the ACLUM catchment landuse from the PRIMARY V7 classification, and retain the source class names except that "1 Conservation and natural environments" is renamed the "non-GDE Native Vegtation" LC. A further exception is the "Plantation and Production Forestry" LC. This is derived from the SECONDARY_V7 classification where:

"SecondV7" = '2.2 Production forestry' OR "SecondV7" = '3.1 Plantation forestry' OR "SecondV7" = '4.1 Irrigated plantation forestry'

Respective LCs' source data are recorded in the attribute table.

The Riverine LC lines are derived directly from the Perreniality source dataset.

Dataset Citation

Bioregional Assessment Programme (2015) HUN Landscape Classification v01. Bioregional Assessment Derived Dataset. Viewed 07 June 2018, http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/a694e982-d208-410e-9cfd-9c6346c3c59a.

Dataset Ancestors

• Derived From Hunter subregion boundary

• Derived From Estuarine Macrophytes of Hunter Subregion NSW DPI Hunter 2004

• Derived From Natural Resource Management (NRM) Regions 2010

• Derived From Bioregional Assessment areas v03

• Derived From Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems supplied by the NSW Office of Water on 13/05/2014

• Derived From Greater Hunter Native Vegetation Mapping with Classification for Mapping

• Derived From Bioregional Assessment areas v01

• Derived From Bioregional Assessment areas v02

• Derived From Bioregional_Assessment_Programme_Catchment Scale Land Use of Australia - 2014

• Derived From GEODATA TOPO 250K Series 3

• Derived From NSW Catchment Management Authority Boundaries 20130917

• Derived From HUN River Perenniality v01

• Derived From Geological Provinces - Full Extent

• Derived From Geofabric Surface Network - V2.1.1

• Derived From Greater Hunter Native Vegetation Mapping

• Derived From GEODATA TOPO 250K Series 3, File Geodatabase format (.gdb)