Distribution of Four Deer Species on Victorian Public Land from Camera-Trap Surveys

Model-based predictions for four deer species across Victoria, based on surveys at 317 sites between 2021 and 2023. The raster data provides three confidence levels for occupancy per square kilometre: smallest, average, and largest estimated ranges. This dataset was produced by the Arthur Rylah Institute and published by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.

Use Cases

• Modeling habitat suitability for Sambar, Fallow, Red, and Hog deer based on the categorical occupancy confidence layers.
• Assessing species range overlap and potential management zones on public land using the geospatial raster data.
• Validating or comparing deer distribution models against the 317-site camera-trap and sign survey data mentioned in the description.

Strengths

• Model predictions are based on field surveys at 317 distinct sites across Victoria.
• Provides three confidence estimates (5th, 50th, 95th percentile) for occupancy per square kilometre.
• Includes a technical report from the Arthur Rylah Institute detailing the methodology.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The data is limited to public land in Victoria and may not reflect deer presence on private property.

Provenance

Source

Arthur Rylah Institute, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Collection Method

Model predictions based on camera-trap and deer sign surveys.

Time Range

Survey data collected between 2021 and 2023.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-27 23:12:08.305631; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Public land in Victoria, Australia.