PLM25 Overlays: Land Management Boundaries for Remote and Natural Areas

A geospatial dataset representing certified management overlays for remote and natural areas, created by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. It was mapped at a 1:25,000 scale using VicMap topographic data to create accurate boundaries. This dataset replaces the previous PLM100 overlays.

Use Cases

• Map land management categories for conservation planning based on the PLM25 structure.
• Analyze boundaries of remote and natural areas for environmental impact assessments based on the 1:25,000 scale mapping.
• Update geographic information systems with certified plan boundaries that have replaced PLM100 overlays.

Strengths

• Boundaries are mapped at a detailed 1:25,000 scale using VicMap topographic data.
• Dataset is certified and represents official gazettal and plan boundaries.
• Available in multiple geospatial formats including SHP, GDB, and DXF.

Limitations

• The creation process is not automated or synchronized with PLM25 updates, which may affect timeliness.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action via data_gov_au.

Collection Method

Created in conjunction with PLM25, using VicMap topographic data for boundary delineation.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-25 11:32:28.227173; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely covers the state of Victoria, Australia, based on the use of VicMap data.