Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area Zoning Classification 1998

The zoning classification for the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, established under the Wet Tropics Management Plan 1998. This dataset contains polygon features representing four distinct land zones (A, B, C, D) based on ecological integrity and disturbance levels. The data is a working depiction prepared for the eAtlas by the Australian Ocean Data Network, with authoritative records held by the Wet Tropics Management Authority.

Use Cases

• Map ecological integrity based on the four defined zones (A, B, C, D).
• Plan visitor facility development based on zone D's designation for developed facilities.
• Assess permissible activity types based on the management intent described for each zone.

Strengths

• Defines four distinct land zones (A, B, C, D) with specific management intents.
• Based on the official Wet Tropics Management Plan 1998.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is described as a 'working depiction only' and is not authoritative.

Provenance

Source

Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA)

Time Range

1998

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-16 01:13:57.667534; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, Australia