Lower Hunter Grey Headed Flying Fox Forage Habitat Ranked

This spatial layer depicts ranked Grey-headed Flying-fox foraging habitat across the Lower Hunter (Port Stephens, Maitland, Cessnock, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Local Government Areas). Values 1 and 2 combine to form Rank 1 habitat that identifies high conservation value foraging habitat. Values 3 and 4 combine to form Rank 2 that identifies moderate conservation value foraging habitat. Rank 0 is habitat containing no foraging resources (as recognised by methodology used). Note that introduced species (e.g. mango trees) are not included in this analysis. Data also includes bi-monthly habitat scores. d_j identifies December and January. f_m identified February and March etc…

• The GIS mapping data were obtained to inform sustainability planning for the Lower Hunter region, particularly to assist in informing the NSW Government review of the NSW Lower Hunter regional strategy and Lower Hunter regional conservation plan. o Once this review is complete, the second stage is to undertake a strategic assessment of proposed urban development and related infrastructure corridors. The NSW Government has entered into an agreement with the Commonwealth to conduct a strategic assessment of proposed urban development and related infrastructure corridors.

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