This landing page is the collection of links to data packages supporting the 2020 outlook report (first assessment) of the NSW Biodiversity Indicator Program.

This is not the latest NSW biodiversity outlook report. Up-to-date publications as well as links to their corresponding data packages can be found on the NSW biodiversity outlook report page.

NSW Biodiversity Indicator Program

The Biodiversity Indicator Program reports on the state and trends over time of biodiversity and ecological integrity in New South Wales. The program was established by the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. We have developed a framework of indicators to help scientists, managers and policy-makers understand the current state of biodiversity, how it has changed from the past, and how it is likely to change in the future.

NSW biodiversity outlook report

The NSW biodiversity outlook report is a summary of the state of biodiversity and ecological integrity in New South Wales. It is based on rigorous science and has been peer reviewed by recognised experts. New reports are published from time to time as data become available and are analysed. Each report covers the set of indicators from the framework that have been developed and are ready for publication at that time. Case studies are used as auxiliary information to provide further insights.

Supplemental report cards

The 2020 outlook report was supplemented by 2 separate report cards for new indicators developed after the publication of the outlook report. These report cards provided results for the indicators: invasive species and community appreciation of biodiversity.

Data packages

Each data package consists of tabular results and raw output such as spatial layers. Data packages provide supporting information for the NSW biodiversity outlook report and associated report cards. Data packages reflect results as presented in their corresponding report card and outlook report, creating an archive of the indicator results at the time of analysis.

Implementation reports

Implementation reports describe in technical detail how indicators are calculated. In combination with the corresponding data package, indicator results can be replicated by anyone with sufficient technical expertise.

Indicators are continually improved

Results may differ between reports due to continual improvements in science and data. The Biodiversity Indicator Program is committed to continually improving indicators, so we update results where methods and data have improved since the results were previously reported. There can be lags between when changes in the state of biodiversity happen, when data become available for analysis, and when we publish results. Our process ensures that our science and research supports our decision making with the best available evidence at the time.