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10 | "name": "assessment-of-rainforest-tecs-of-the-north-coast", | 11 | "name": "assessment-of-rainforest-tecs-of-the-north-coast", | ||
11 | "notes": "Operational map for Lowland Rainforest:\r\n\r\nThe | 12 | "notes": "Operational map for Lowland Rainforest:\r\n\r\nThe | ||
12 | operational map for Lowland Rainforest (LORF) was constructed to | 13 | operational map for Lowland Rainforest (LORF) was constructed to | ||
13 | resolve long-standing issues surrounding its identification, location | 14 | resolve long-standing issues surrounding its identification, location | ||
14 | and extent within the NSW State Forest estate covered by the coastal | 15 | and extent within the NSW State Forest estate covered by the coastal | ||
15 | Integrated Forestry Operation Agreements. \r\nThe project\u2019s | 16 | Integrated Forestry Operation Agreements. \r\nThe project\u2019s | ||
16 | Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) Reference Panel (the Panel) | 17 | Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) Reference Panel (the Panel) | ||
17 | preceded the assessment process by reviewing the determination for | 18 | preceded the assessment process by reviewing the determination for | ||
18 | LORF. The Panel found that the determination for LORF relies almost | 19 | LORF. The Panel found that the determination for LORF relies almost | ||
19 | exclusively on a rainforest classification system described by Floyd | 20 | exclusively on a rainforest classification system described by Floyd | ||
20 | (1990) where several rainforest \u2018suballiances\u2019 make up the | 21 | (1990) where several rainforest \u2018suballiances\u2019 make up the | ||
21 | LORF assemblage. Floyd\u2019s suballiance classifications presented a | 22 | LORF assemblage. Floyd\u2019s suballiance classifications presented a | ||
22 | challenge to our project as they were largely subjective and were not | 23 | challenge to our project as they were largely subjective and were not | ||
23 | compatible with quantitative analysis, meaning that it was difficult | 24 | compatible with quantitative analysis, meaning that it was difficult | ||
24 | to distinguish between the LORF TEC and other rainforest vegetation | 25 | to distinguish between the LORF TEC and other rainforest vegetation | ||
25 | using statistically sound methods. \r\nTo overcome some of these | 26 | using statistically sound methods. \r\nTo overcome some of these | ||
26 | problems we revisited a set of reference sites that were assigned by | 27 | problems we revisited a set of reference sites that were assigned by | ||
27 | Floyd to the suballiances cited in the LORF determination and in other | 28 | Floyd to the suballiances cited in the LORF determination and in other | ||
28 | rainforest TEC determinations, and collected new floristic data using | 29 | rainforest TEC determinations, and collected new floristic data using | ||
29 | standard flora survey methods. We also targeted a range of localities | 30 | standard flora survey methods. We also targeted a range of localities | ||
30 | on State Forest that we considered likely to include LORF and other | 31 | on State Forest that we considered likely to include LORF and other | ||
31 | rainforest TECs based on the suballiance descriptions, cited | 32 | rainforest TECs based on the suballiance descriptions, cited | ||
32 | localities in Floyd (1990), and preliminary distribution models. Over | 33 | localities in Floyd (1990), and preliminary distribution models. Over | ||
33 | 300 new rainforest plots were combined with a large pool of existing | 34 | 300 new rainforest plots were combined with a large pool of existing | ||
34 | data covering eastern NSW to construct a provisional revised | 35 | data covering eastern NSW to construct a provisional revised | ||
35 | rainforest classification. We used the rainforest groups derived from | 36 | rainforest classification. We used the rainforest groups derived from | ||
36 | this analysis to compare the species composition of Floyd\u2019s | 37 | this analysis to compare the species composition of Floyd\u2019s | ||
37 | suballiances, determination assemblage lists and recent rainforest | 38 | suballiances, determination assemblage lists and recent rainforest | ||
38 | classifications included in regional classifications. Rainforest | 39 | classifications included in regional classifications. Rainforest | ||
39 | groups (and the plots that defined them) were assigned to the Floyd | 40 | groups (and the plots that defined them) were assigned to the Floyd | ||
40 | suballiance with the highest degree of floristic similarity. We | 41 | suballiance with the highest degree of floristic similarity. We | ||
41 | conferred with the Panel to resolve any inconsistencies between the | 42 | conferred with the Panel to resolve any inconsistencies between the | ||
42 | results of our analyses and statements relating to the distribution | 43 | results of our analyses and statements relating to the distribution | ||
43 | and composition of individual suballiances in Floyd (1990) and the | 44 | and composition of individual suballiances in Floyd (1990) and the | ||
44 | determinations.\r\nWe then used plot data and a selection of | 45 | determinations.\r\nWe then used plot data and a selection of | ||
45 | environmental and remote-sensing variables to develop a Random Forest | 46 | environmental and remote-sensing variables to develop a Random Forest | ||
46 | (RF) model of the probability of occurrence of LORF. We assessed the | 47 | (RF) model of the probability of occurrence of LORF. We assessed the | ||
47 | location of plots assigned to LORF against the distribution of the RF | 48 | location of plots assigned to LORF against the distribution of the RF | ||
48 | model on and adjoining State Forests. We then completed detailed | 49 | model on and adjoining State Forests. We then completed detailed | ||
49 | aerial photograph interpretation (API) using a prescribed set of | 50 | aerial photograph interpretation (API) using a prescribed set of | ||
50 | mapping classes to delineate rainforest areas for a range of canopy | 51 | mapping classes to delineate rainforest areas for a range of canopy | ||
51 | cover thresholds. We constructed an operational map of LORF by | 52 | cover thresholds. We constructed an operational map of LORF by | ||
52 | assigning our API polygons as being LORF based on the modelled | 53 | assigning our API polygons as being LORF based on the modelled | ||
53 | probabilities and plot data underlying the polygon.\r\nOur mapping | 54 | probabilities and plot data underlying the polygon.\r\nOur mapping | ||
54 | identified a total of approximately 14,036 hectares of LORF, the vast | 55 | identified a total of approximately 14,036 hectares of LORF, the vast | ||
55 | majority of which was located in the north coast region. We mapped | 56 | majority of which was located in the north coast region. We mapped | ||
56 | 13,209 hectares of LORF on the north coast, with the largest areas | 57 | 13,209 hectares of LORF on the north coast, with the largest areas | ||
57 | found in Ewingar and Unumgar State Forests. Only 827 hectares of LORF | 58 | found in Ewingar and Unumgar State Forests. Only 827 hectares of LORF | ||
58 | were mapped on the south coast, with the largest areas found in | 59 | were mapped on the south coast, with the largest areas found in | ||
59 | Yadboro and Currowan State Forests.\r\n\r\nOperational map for Lowland | 60 | Yadboro and Currowan State Forests.\r\n\r\nOperational map for Lowland | ||
60 | Rainforest on Floodplains:\r\n\r\nThe operational map for Lowland | 61 | Rainforest on Floodplains:\r\n\r\nThe operational map for Lowland | ||
61 | Rainforest on Floodplains (LRFP) was constructed to resolve | 62 | Rainforest on Floodplains (LRFP) was constructed to resolve | ||
62 | long-standing issues surrounding its identification, location and | 63 | long-standing issues surrounding its identification, location and | ||
63 | extent within the NSW State Forest estate covered by the coastal | 64 | extent within the NSW State Forest estate covered by the coastal | ||
64 | Integrated Forestry Operation Agreements. \r\nThe project\u2019s | 65 | Integrated Forestry Operation Agreements. \r\nThe project\u2019s | ||
65 | Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) Reference Panel (the Panel) | 66 | Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) Reference Panel (the Panel) | ||
66 | preceded the assessment process by reviewing the determination for | 67 | preceded the assessment process by reviewing the determination for | ||
67 | LRFP. The Panel found that the determination for LRFP relies mainly | 68 | LRFP. The Panel found that the determination for LRFP relies mainly | ||
68 | on a rainforest classification system described by Floyd (1990) where | 69 | on a rainforest classification system described by Floyd (1990) where | ||
69 | several rainforest \u2018suballiances\u2019 make up the LRFP | 70 | several rainforest \u2018suballiances\u2019 make up the LRFP | ||
70 | assemblage. The determination also identifies a range of floodplain | 71 | assemblage. The determination also identifies a range of floodplain | ||
71 | and alluvial descriptors. Floyd\u2019s suballiance classifications | 72 | and alluvial descriptors. Floyd\u2019s suballiance classifications | ||
72 | presented a challenge to our project as they were largely subjective | 73 | presented a challenge to our project as they were largely subjective | ||
73 | and were not compatible with quantitative analysis, meaning that it | 74 | and were not compatible with quantitative analysis, meaning that it | ||
74 | was difficult to distinguish between the LRFP TEC and other rainforest | 75 | was difficult to distinguish between the LRFP TEC and other rainforest | ||
75 | vegetation using statistically sound methods. \r\nTo overcome some of | 76 | vegetation using statistically sound methods. \r\nTo overcome some of | ||
76 | these problems we revisited a set of reference sites that were | 77 | these problems we revisited a set of reference sites that were | ||
77 | assigned by Floyd to the suballiances cited in the LRFP determination | 78 | assigned by Floyd to the suballiances cited in the LRFP determination | ||
78 | and other rainforest TEC determinations, and collected new floristic | 79 | and other rainforest TEC determinations, and collected new floristic | ||
79 | data using standard flora survey methods. We also targeted a range of | 80 | data using standard flora survey methods. We also targeted a range of | ||
80 | localities on State Forest that we considered likely to include LRFP | 81 | localities on State Forest that we considered likely to include LRFP | ||
81 | and other rainforest TECs based on the suballiance descriptions, cited | 82 | and other rainforest TECs based on the suballiance descriptions, cited | ||
82 | localities in Floyd (1990), and preliminary distribution models. Over | 83 | localities in Floyd (1990), and preliminary distribution models. Over | ||
83 | 300 new rainforest plots were combined with a large pool of existing | 84 | 300 new rainforest plots were combined with a large pool of existing | ||
84 | data covering eastern NSW to construct a provisional revised | 85 | data covering eastern NSW to construct a provisional revised | ||
85 | rainforest classification. We used the rainforest groups derived from | 86 | rainforest classification. We used the rainforest groups derived from | ||
86 | this analysis to compare the species composition of Floyd | 87 | this analysis to compare the species composition of Floyd | ||
87 | suballiances, determination assemblage lists and recent rainforest | 88 | suballiances, determination assemblage lists and recent rainforest | ||
88 | classifications included in regional classifications. Rainforest | 89 | classifications included in regional classifications. Rainforest | ||
89 | groups, (and the plots that defined them), were assigned to the Floyd | 90 | groups, (and the plots that defined them), were assigned to the Floyd | ||
90 | suballiance with the highest degree of floristic similarity. We | 91 | suballiance with the highest degree of floristic similarity. We | ||
91 | conferred with the TEC Project Reference Panel (the Panel) to resolve | 92 | conferred with the TEC Project Reference Panel (the Panel) to resolve | ||
92 | inconsistencies between the results of our analyses and statements | 93 | inconsistencies between the results of our analyses and statements | ||
93 | relating to the distribution and composition of individual | 94 | relating to the distribution and composition of individual | ||
94 | suballiances in Floyd (1990), and the determinations.\r\nWe attempted | 95 | suballiances in Floyd (1990), and the determinations.\r\nWe attempted | ||
95 | to use plot data and a selection of environmental and remote-sensing | 96 | to use plot data and a selection of environmental and remote-sensing | ||
96 | variable to develop Random Forest models of the probability of | 97 | variable to develop Random Forest models of the probability of | ||
97 | occurrence of LRFP, but we were unable to assign any of our rainforest | 98 | occurrence of LRFP, but we were unable to assign any of our rainforest | ||
98 | groups to the assemblage lists or the primary suballiances cited in | 99 | groups to the assemblage lists or the primary suballiances cited in | ||
99 | the LRFP determination. We overcame this problem by constructing a | 100 | the LRFP determination. We overcame this problem by constructing a | ||
100 | fine scale digital elevation model (DEM) of landscape elements that we | 101 | fine scale digital elevation model (DEM) of landscape elements that we | ||
101 | considered were likely to be associated with the range of floodplain | 102 | considered were likely to be associated with the range of floodplain | ||
102 | and alluvial descriptors identified in the determination for LRFP. We | 103 | and alluvial descriptors identified in the determination for LRFP. We | ||
103 | then mapped our rainforest groups onto the DEM and assigned any | 104 | then mapped our rainforest groups onto the DEM and assigned any | ||
104 | rainforest assemblage that overlapped with our alluvial and floodplain | 105 | rainforest assemblage that overlapped with our alluvial and floodplain | ||
105 | DEM map as LRFP TEC. Using this method we constructed an operational | 106 | DEM map as LRFP TEC. Using this method we constructed an operational | ||
106 | map of LRFP in State Forests on the NSW coast. Our mapped identified a | 107 | map of LRFP in State Forests on the NSW coast. Our mapped identified a | ||
107 | total of 680 hectares of LRFP, all of which was located in the north | 108 | total of 680 hectares of LRFP, all of which was located in the north | ||
108 | coast region. \r\n\r\nOperational TEC Mapping have been derived by API | 109 | coast region. \r\n\r\nOperational TEC Mapping have been derived by API | ||
109 | at a viewing scale between 1-4000 using ADS40 50 cm pixel imagery and | 110 | at a viewing scale between 1-4000 using ADS40 50 cm pixel imagery and | ||
110 | 1 m derived LIDAR DEM grids for floodplain EECs.", | 111 | 1 m derived LIDAR DEM grids for floodplain EECs.", | ||
111 | "owner_org": "83a21590-19cd-49af-a188-f06f5d4fe231", | 112 | "owner_org": "83a21590-19cd-49af-a188-f06f5d4fe231", | ||
112 | "private": false, | 113 | "private": false, | ||
113 | "revision_id": "6ec2de9f-2efe-4390-9600-8b6e72bcd16b", | 114 | "revision_id": "6ec2de9f-2efe-4390-9600-8b6e72bcd16b", | ||
114 | "state": "active", | 115 | "state": "active", | ||
115 | "title": "Assessment of Rainforest TECS on NSW Crown Forest Estate", | 116 | "title": "Assessment of Rainforest TECS on NSW Crown Forest Estate", | ||
116 | "type": "dataset", | 117 | "type": "dataset", | ||
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