Coastal IFOA: Monthly Forest Canopy Dieback Severity at 10m Resolution

Monthly Canopy Dieback Severity maps from January to December 2023 for a pilot study area on the NSW mid-north coast. The dataset is mapped at 10 m resolution using Sentinel-2 imagery and machine learning and is part of the Coastal IFOA Canopy Dieback Monitoring Webapp. It provides a detailed geospatial time series for monitoring forest health.

Use Cases

• Monitoring monthly forest canopy health changes based on the 2023 time series.
• Analyzing spatial patterns of dieback severity at 10 m resolution.
• Supporting Coastal IFOA (Integrated Forestry Operations Approvals) compliance and reporting.
• Calibrating remote sensing and machine learning models for forest health.
• Providing baseline data for ecological impact studies in NSW coastal forests.

Strengths

• Provides monthly observations for a full calendar year (January to December 2023).
• Offers high-resolution (10 m) mapping derived from Sentinel-2 satellite imagery.
• Is part of a structured monitoring program (Coastal IFOA) with a dedicated webapp.

Limitations

• Column names and specific data structure are unknown.
• The dataset's size and row count are not documented.
• Metadata on license, author, and exact update timestamps is incomplete or conflicting.

Provenance

Source

Spatial Services (DCS) and Natural Resources Commission (NRC).

Collection Method

Created using Sentinel-2 imagery and machine learning.

Time Range

January to December 2023.

Freshness

Last updated on 2026-05-18 according to one source.

Geography

Pilot study area on the NSW mid-north coast.