Vegetation 2015: Regional Ecosystem Cover Codes for Brisbane

Brisbane City Council area vegetation data classifies regional ecosystems and non-remnant cover types. The dataset is derived from the Queensland Herbarium's Regional Ecosystems 2015 dataset and was last updated on 2026-06-28. It distinguishes between remnant vegetation and eight non-remnant categories such as exotic species, plantations, and disturbed areas.

Use Cases

• Map and analyze remnant vegetation distribution based on regional ecosystem classifications.
• Assess the extent of non-remnant vegetation types like exotic species or plantations mentioned in the description.
• Monitor land rehabilitation areas, such as the '2 Million Trees' program, using the rehabilitation area classification.
• Classify anthropogenic water bodies and canals based on the 'Water' and 'Canal' cover codes.

Strengths

• Provides a detailed classification scheme for vegetation cover, including eight specific non-remnant categories.
• Derived from the authoritative Queensland Herbarium Regional Ecosystems 2015 dataset.
• Last updated on 2026-06-28 15:20:29.432802, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Freshness should be verified as the underlying source data is from 2015.

Provenance

Source

Queensland Herbarium dataset Regional Ecosystems 2015, published by Brisbane City Council.

Collection Method

Derived from a state-level ecological dataset and classified for the Brisbane City Council area.

Time Range

Based on source data from 2015.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-28 15:20:29.432802; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Brisbane City Council area, Queensland, Australia.