Rainforest Community Map for Victoria, Australia

A 2026-updated geospatial layer from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action identifies five classes of rainforest communities across the state of Victoria. It was created using a combination of Sentinel satellite composites, species distribution modelling, and interpretation of high-resolution imagery. The dataset excludes the Strzelecki Ranges, where modelled outputs are pending verification against aerial photography.

Use Cases

• Conservation planning based on mapped rainforest community extents and types.
• Land-use change analysis based on high-resolution satellite and aerial imagery interpretation.
• Ecological modelling based on species distribution data integrated into the layer.
• Habitat classification based on the five defined rainforest community classes.

Strengths

• Classifies rainforest into five distinct community types: Cool Temperate, Dry, Gallery, Littoral, and Warm Temperate.
• Integrates multiple data sources: Sentinel satellite composites, species distribution models, and high-resolution imagery.
• Last updated on 2026-04 08, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Modelled outputs for the Strzelecki Ranges are noted as unconfirmed and require verification.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Collection Method

Combination of modelling using Sentinel satellite composites, species distribution modelling, and interpretation of high-resolution imagery.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-08 23:08:50.787132.

Geography

State of Victoria, Australia (excluding the Strzelecki Ranges)