Modelled Old-Growth Forest Extent in Victoria, Updated to 2018

A 2018-updated spatial dataset shows the modelled extent of Old Growth Forest in Victoria, Australia. It is based on the MOG2009 model, with reductions for disturbances from fire and timber harvesting up to July 2018. The dataset is provided by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and is licensed under CC-BY-4.0.

Use Cases

• Assessing forest conservation status based on modelled old-growth forest extent.
• Analyzing the impact of fire and timber harvesting disturbances on old-growth forest coverage.
• Planning ecological studies or land management using the spatial layer of forest extent.
• Integrating LiDAR-derived classifications for parts of the Central Highlands and East Gippsland for enhanced forest structure analysis.

Strengths

• Spatial data is based on a defined model (MOG2009) and updated for disturbances up to a specific date (July 2018).
• Planned integration of LiDAR data for parts of Victoria through 2019-20 promises enhanced classification detail.
• Available in multiple geospatial file formats (DWG, MIF, SHP, GDB, etc.) for compatibility with various GIS tools.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The core model data (MOG2009) may be older, with updates limited to specific disturbance types.
• Row count and dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (Victoria, Australia)

Collection Method

Modelled spatial layer based on MOG2009, with reductions for fire and timber harvesting disturbances.

Time Range

Model base from 2009, disturbance updates up to July 2018.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-08 22:04:09.104434; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Victoria, Australia, with specific mention of the Central Highlands and East Gippsland for LiDAR additions.