ACT Vegetation Map with 64 Plant Communities and LiDAR Height Data

64 plant communities across the Australian Capital Territory are classified at a 1:10,000 scale. The map includes canopy cover and height variables derived from 2015 LiDAR data and was produced by the ACT Government in 2018. It serves as a baseline for landscape characterization, policy, and habitat management.

Use Cases

• Characterizing landscape structure based on the 'structure' and 'formation' attributes
• Identifying threats to biodiversity based on vegetation community distribution
• Prioritizing ecological protection based on community area ('hectares') and dominant species
• Monitoring canopy cover changes using the 'canopyCover' and 'height_mean' LiDAR-derived variables
• Integrating with soil and hazard maps for comprehensive land management planning

Strengths

• 64 distinct plant communities classified using a published methodology
• Includes LiDAR-derived structural variables like canopy cover and mean height
• Mapped at a detailed 1:10,000 scale suitable for local planning

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download
• Last updated 2026-04-04 02:58:43.674763; freshness should be verified
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download

Provenance

Source

ACT Government Geospatial Data Catalogue (ACTmapi)

Collection Method

Classification using aerial imagery, field work, consultant reports, and LiDAR data

Time Range

2018

Geography

Australian Capital Territory