ACT Protected Native Species List with Ngunnawal Names

A legal register identifies non-threatened native species in the Australian Capital Territory requiring extra protection. The list categorizes species, such as those rare or data-deficient, and includes Ngunnawal names provided in consultation with the Winanggaay Ngunnawal Language Aboriginal Corporation. It is maintained by the ACT Government's Office of Nature Conservation under the Nature Conservation Act 2014.

Use Cases

• Analyze the distribution of species across legal categories like 'Restricted trade', 'Rare', and 'Data deficient' to inform conservation policy.
• Map the inclusion of Ngunnawal names for species to support cultural heritage and biodiversity education initiatives.
• Study the criteria and processes for listing to model decision-making for species protection in other jurisdictions.

Strengths

• Data is derived from authoritative legislation, the Nature Conservation Act 2014, and associated disallowable instruments.
• Includes culturally significant Ngunnawal names, provided in consultation with the relevant Aboriginal Corporation.
• Available in multiple machine-readable formats including RDF, JSON, CSV, and XML for interoperability.

Limitations

• The dataset scope is limited to the Australian Capital Territory, not covering other Australian states or territories.
• Sample data and specific column schema (e.g., species identifiers, categories) are unavailable for preview, complicating initial assessment.
• The number of species records (rows) and data fields (columns) are unknown, making scale and structure unclear.

Provenance

Source

ACT Government Open Data, Office of Nature Conservation.

Collection Method

Compiled and maintained as the official Protected Native Species List under the Nature Conservation Act 2014.

Time Range

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Freshness

Updated on 2026-03-24.

Geography

Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia.