Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area Zoning Boundaries

Polygon features represent the zoning classification of lands within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area according to the Wet Tropics Management Plan 1998. The dataset is a working depiction maintained by the Wet Tropics Management Authority, with lines derived from the Digital Cadastral Data Base and 1:50,000 topographical data. This metadata was prepared for the eAtlas by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Visualizing protected area boundaries based on the Wet Tropics Management Plan 1998 zoning classification.
• Conducting spatial analysis for land-use planning based on the derived cadastral and topographic data.
• Supporting legal and regulatory compliance checks by referencing the dataset's depiction of zoning intent.
• Integrating boundary data with other environmental datasets for conservation research.

Strengths

• Lines derived from the Digital Cadastral Data Base (DCDB) were within 1 meter of the DCDB as of 29/11/2008.
• Dataset is directly linked to the authoritative Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA) for legal confirmation.
• Boundary lines are derived from specific, documented sources including the DCDB and 1:50,000 topographical data.

Limitations

• Lines not derived from the DCDB are approximate only, having been adjusted from older topographic mapping.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is a working depiction and not authoritative for legal purposes; signed maps must be consulted.

Provenance

Source

Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA)

Collection Method

Lines derived from the Digital Cadastral Data Base (DCDB) and 1:50,000 topographical data, adjusted over time.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-10 19:02:33.336084; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, Australia