Mapping regional ecosystems
Queensland’s regional ecosystems and remnant vegetation
The Herbarium has been conducting an extensive survey, mapping and monitoring program of the state.
Map uses
The Herbarium’s vegetation maps show pre-clearing, remnant vegetation and regional ecosystems for Queensland for the years:
- 1997
- 1999–01
- 2003
- 2005–07
- 2009.
The maps are important tools for governments, landholders and scientists to plan and manage the natural environment, developments and vegetation restoration.
How is vegetation mapped?
Most maps are prepared at a scale of 1:100,000. Some regional ecosystem maps—such as parts of South East Queensland and the Wet Tropics bioregions—are at a scale of 1:50,000.
The mapping involves many steps using aerial photographs, satellite imagery, and digital elevation models.
The geology, soils, landscape and any historical knowledge are reviewed as part of the process.
The maps are then validated through extensive field sampling and ground surveys.
Order maps through the Queensland Government Information service (QGIS)
You can order Herbarium mapping data through QGIS.
QGIS provides geospatial and associated data for users of geographic information or similar systems.
You can view the relevant metadata before you order the data either to download or as a DVD.
Use the quoted keywords below in the ‘Search terms’ field when searching for data:
- ‘biodiversity status’ for regional ecosystem data
- ‘vegetation management’ for data required for the Vegetation Management Act 1999.
More information
- Methodology for survey and mapping of regional ecosystems and vegetation communities in Queensland (PDF, 3.1MB)
- Queensland regional ecosystems
- Regional ecosystem descriptions database
- Remnant vegetation in Queensland
Contact us for site survey data.
