Western Australia Roadside Conservation Status Map

A spatial dataset mapping the conservation status of roadside vegetation remnants in Western Australia, provided by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. It supports analysis of habitat connectivity and biodiversity in fragmented agricultural landscapes, particularly the Wheatbelt region where over 90% of native vegetation has been cleared. The data is available in multiple geospatial formats including WFS, WMS, and GeoJSON.

Use Cases

• Analyze habitat connectivity by mapping roadside vegetation status across fragmented landscapes.
• Assess conservation priorities by identifying roadside remnants that serve as critical wildlife corridors.
• Support land-use planning by evaluating the role of roadside vegetation in erosion mitigation and soil drift control.
• Model wildlife dispersal potential using the spatial network of roadside conservation areas.

Strengths

• Managed by the authoritative Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
• Available in 7 geospatial formats including WFS, WMS, FGDB, and GeoJSON for flexible access.
• Focuses on a critical conservation issue in the Wheatbelt, where over 90% of native vegetation has been cleared.

Limitations

• No column definitions or sample data are provided, limiting understanding of attribute structure.
• Dataset size and row count are unknown, making it difficult to assess computational requirements.
• License is Creative Commons Non-Commercial (cc-nc), restricting commercial applications.

Provenance

Source

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (formerly Department of Parks and Wildlife).

Collection Method

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Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 24, 2026.

Geography

Western Australia, with specific focus on Wheatbelt regions.