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2 | "author": null, | 2 | "author": null, | ||
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t | t | 9 | "metadata_created": "2018-06-15T08:52:58.489288", | ||
9 | "metadata_modified": "2018-06-15T08:52:58.531895", | 10 | "metadata_modified": "2018-09-06T04:53:03.530618", | ||
10 | "name": "assessment-of-white-gum-moist-forest-tec", | 11 | "name": "assessment-of-white-gum-moist-forest-tec", | ||
11 | "notes": "An indicative map for White Gum Moist Forest (WGMF) was | 12 | "notes": "An indicative map for White Gum Moist Forest (WGMF) was | ||
12 | constructed to resolve long-standing issues surrounding its | 13 | constructed to resolve long-standing issues surrounding its | ||
13 | identification, location and extent within the NSW State Forest estate | 14 | identification, location and extent within the NSW State Forest estate | ||
14 | covered by the eastern Regional Forest Agreements. \r\nThe | 15 | covered by the eastern Regional Forest Agreements. \r\nThe | ||
15 | determination of WGMF was reviewed by the project\u2019s Threatened | 16 | determination of WGMF was reviewed by the project\u2019s Threatened | ||
16 | Ecological Community (TEC) Reference Panel (the Panel), and a set of | 17 | Ecological Community (TEC) Reference Panel (the Panel), and a set of | ||
17 | diagnostic parameters for identifying the WGMF TEC was agreed. \r\nOur | 18 | diagnostic parameters for identifying the WGMF TEC was agreed. \r\nOur | ||
18 | mapping process relied upon the occurrence of E.dunnii to diagnose the | 19 | mapping process relied upon the occurrence of E.dunnii to diagnose the | ||
19 | presence of WGMF. \r\n\r\nWe reviewed existing vegetation maps, | 20 | presence of WGMF. \r\n\r\nWe reviewed existing vegetation maps, | ||
20 | predictive models and observation records of E.dunnii to identify | 21 | predictive models and observation records of E.dunnii to identify | ||
21 | State Forests that are known or likely to include stands of the | 22 | State Forests that are known or likely to include stands of the | ||
22 | species. We then attempted several different approaches to sampling | 23 | species. We then attempted several different approaches to sampling | ||
23 | and mapping E.dunnii using ground based surveys, predictive modelling | 24 | and mapping E.dunnii using ground based surveys, predictive modelling | ||
24 | and aerial photograph interpretation (API). We used API assessment of | 25 | and aerial photograph interpretation (API). We used API assessment of | ||
25 | known E.dunnii stands to identify image patterns and signatures that | 26 | known E.dunnii stands to identify image patterns and signatures that | ||
26 | indicated the presence of E.dunnii. We used our findings to examine | 27 | indicated the presence of E.dunnii. We used our findings to examine | ||
27 | un-surveyed areas of relevant state forests via API, and then we | 28 | un-surveyed areas of relevant state forests via API, and then we | ||
28 | mapped any areas which appeared to be dominated or co-dominated by | 29 | mapped any areas which appeared to be dominated or co-dominated by | ||
29 | E.dunnii. We also developed a Random Forest presence-absence model and | 30 | E.dunnii. We also developed a Random Forest presence-absence model and | ||
30 | used it to predict the distribution of WGMF across its range.\r\nWe | 31 | used it to predict the distribution of WGMF across its range.\r\nWe | ||
31 | constructed an indicative map of WGMF using the combined results of | 32 | constructed an indicative map of WGMF using the combined results of | ||
32 | our API mapping and our predictive model. In total, we mapped | 33 | our API mapping and our predictive model. In total, we mapped | ||
33 | approximately 980 hectares of forest likely to be dominated or | 34 | approximately 980 hectares of forest likely to be dominated or | ||
34 | co-dominated by E.dunnii across 16 State Forests. Two thirds of the | 35 | co-dominated by E.dunnii across 16 State Forests. Two thirds of the | ||
35 | mapped area is associated with the northern populations of E.dunnii | 36 | mapped area is associated with the northern populations of E.dunnii | ||
36 | \u2013 the largest areas were in Beaury, Donaldson and Yabbra State | 37 | \u2013 the largest areas were in Beaury, Donaldson and Yabbra State | ||
37 | Forests. In the southern area, Kangaroo River State Forest includes | 38 | Forests. In the southern area, Kangaroo River State Forest includes | ||
38 | the largest representation of E.dunnii in State Forest. \r\nOur | 39 | the largest representation of E.dunnii in State Forest. \r\nOur | ||
39 | conclusions from this exercise is that our API interpretation is | 40 | conclusions from this exercise is that our API interpretation is | ||
40 | capable of separating E.dunnii from other related eucalypts but only | 41 | capable of separating E.dunnii from other related eucalypts but only | ||
41 | where it is supported by field reconnaissance. Therefore, further work | 42 | where it is supported by field reconnaissance. Therefore, further work | ||
42 | is required to increase API confidence throughout its range before our | 43 | is required to increase API confidence throughout its range before our | ||
43 | maps are suitable for operational applications. Nonetheless, our | 44 | maps are suitable for operational applications. Nonetheless, our | ||
44 | indicative map is still useful for providing a list of State Forests | 45 | indicative map is still useful for providing a list of State Forests | ||
45 | that include mapped areas of E.dunnii and identifying the areas that | 46 | that include mapped areas of E.dunnii and identifying the areas that | ||
46 | have corroborating field based evidence of E.dunnii.\r\nAs our | 47 | have corroborating field based evidence of E.dunnii.\r\nAs our | ||
47 | indicative map stands at present, we consider that it overestimates | 48 | indicative map stands at present, we consider that it overestimates | ||
48 | the extent of E.dunnii and its dominance, however, it is unlikely that | 49 | the extent of E.dunnii and its dominance, however, it is unlikely that | ||
49 | extensive stands exist outside our mapped areas. We also conclude that | 50 | extensive stands exist outside our mapped areas. We also conclude that | ||
50 | existing mapping (including both forest type mapping and OEH (2012) | 51 | existing mapping (including both forest type mapping and OEH (2012) | ||
51 | mapping) significantly underestimates the likely true | 52 | mapping) significantly underestimates the likely true | ||
52 | extent).\r\n\r\nIndicative TEC Mapping have been generated from best | 53 | extent).\r\n\r\nIndicative TEC Mapping have been generated from best | ||
53 | available composite environmental data layers - standardised to 30 m | 54 | available composite environmental data layers - standardised to 30 m | ||
54 | pixels.", | 55 | pixels.", | ||
55 | "owner_org": "83a21590-19cd-49af-a188-f06f5d4fe231", | 56 | "owner_org": "83a21590-19cd-49af-a188-f06f5d4fe231", | ||
56 | "private": false, | 57 | "private": false, | ||
57 | "revision_id": "49e9fba0-e36c-4062-813a-41e848076b55", | 58 | "revision_id": "49e9fba0-e36c-4062-813a-41e848076b55", | ||
58 | "state": "active", | 59 | "state": "active", | ||
59 | "title": "Assessment of White Gum Moist Forest on NSW Crown Forest | 60 | "title": "Assessment of White Gum Moist Forest on NSW Crown Forest | ||
60 | Estate", | 61 | Estate", | ||
61 | "type": "dataset", | 62 | "type": "dataset", | ||
62 | "url": "", | 63 | "url": "", | ||
63 | "version": null | 64 | "version": null | ||
64 | } | 65 | } |