Environment and Resource Management

Offset mapping layers, digital datasets and reference data

Under the Biodiversity Offset Policy (PDF, 515K)*, Policy for Vegetation Management Offsets (PDF, 303K)* and the Offsets for Net Gain of Koala Habitat in South East Queensland Policy, a range of specific mapping layers, digital datasets and reference data may be required to support their implementation and the Ecological Equivalence Methodology.

Most mapping layers and digital datasets are available from the Queensland Government Information Service (QGIS) website.

If the mapping layers or digital datasets are not available via QGIS, the Department of Environment and Resource Management must be contacted. The availability, location and cost of all mapping layers, digital datasets and reference data to support the offset policies has been identified in the following table.

The tables identify the relevant layers that should be considered during assessment under the respective policies and are identified as being applicable by either Y – yes; N – no or R – reference.

Regional ecosystems
Mapping layers, digital datasets and reference data Availability Price Biodiversity Offsets Policy Policy for Vegetation Management Offsets Offsets for net gain of Koalas in SEQ
Vegetation Management Act Remnant Vegetation Cover Version 6.1 QGIS Free Yes Yes Reference
Vegetation Management Act High Value Regrowth Vegetation Version 2.1 QGIS Free Yes Yes Reference

Remnant vegetation cover - Queensland - digital data for download

QGIS Free Yes Yes Reference
Survey and Mapping of Pre-clearing Vegetation Communities and Regional Ecosystems Version 6.1 Contact DERM data coordinator Free Yes Yes Reference
Vegetation Management Act Property Maps of Assessable Vegetation (PMAV) QGIS Free Yes Yes Reference

Endangered and of concern grassland regional ecosystems

Listed in policy. Extract from the Vegetation Management Act Remnant Vegetation Cover V. 6.1

Online (PDF) Free Yes Yes No

Critically limited regional ecosystems

Listed in Biodiversity Offset Policy and Schedule 4 and 5, Vegetation Management Regulation 2005. Extract from Vegetation Management Act Remnant Vegetation Cover V. 6.1

Online (PDF) Free Yes Yes No

Threshold regional ecosystems

Listed in Biodiversity Offset Policy and Regional Vegetation Management Codes. Extract from Vegetation Management Act Remnant Vegetation Cover V. 6.1

Online (PDF) Free Yes Yes No
BioCondition Benchmarks Online (PDF) Free Yes No No

Broad Vegetation Groups (BVGs)

Vegetation Management Act Remnant Vegetation Cover Version 6.1

QGIS Free Yes Yes No
Biogeographic subregions Queensland QGIS Free Reference No No
Essential habitat
Mapping layers, digital datasets and reference data Availability Price Biodiversity Offsets Policy Policy for Vegetation Management Offsets Offsets for net gain of Koalas in SEQ
Vegetation Management Act Essential Habitat Version 3.1

Essential Habitat database

Contact DERM data coordinator Free Yes Yes No

Vegetation Management Act Essential Regrowth Habitat Version 3.1

Essential Regrowth Habitat database

Contact DERM data coordinator Free Yes Yes No
Wetlands (note: there is no single wetlands map. Use multiple sources shown below)
Mapping layers, digital datasets and reference data Availability Price Biodiversity Offsets Policy Policy for Vegetation Management Offsets Offsets for net gain of Koalas in SEQ

Great Barrier Reef Wetland High Ecological Significance wetland

State Planning Policy: Protecting Wetlands of High Ecological Significance in Great Barrier Reef Catchments

QGIS Free Yes No No
Vegetation Management Act Great Barrier Reef Wetlands Version 2.1 (Significant wetlands) QGIS Free Yes Yes No

Queensland Wetland Data - Springs
(Wetlands)

QGIS Free Yes Yes No
Queensland DERM topographical map Purchase Various prices Reference Reference No
Geoscience Australia topographical maps Purchase online Estimated $99 Reference Reference No
Sunmap digital maps Purchase online (Govt Bookshop) Various prices Reference Reference No
Ramsar sites - QLD QGIS Free Yes Yes No
Watercourses
Mapping layers, digital datasets and reference data Availability Price Biodiversity Offsets Policy Policy for Vegetation Management Offsets Offsets for net gain of Koalas in SEQ
Vegetation Management Act Remnant Watercourses Version 2.1 QGIS Free Yes Yes No

Vegetation Management Act Regrowth Other Watercourses Version 2.1

For determining stream order and stream protection zones

QGIS Free Reference Reference No
Protected wildlife
Mapping layers, digital datasets and reference data Availability Price Biodiversity Offsets Policy Policy for Vegetation Management Offsets Offsets for net gain of Koalas in SEQ
Protected plants – Wildlife Online Online (PDF or text file) Free Reference Reference No
Protected animals – Wildlife Online Online (PDF or text file) Free Reference Reference No
Legally secured offset areas under State legislation
Mapping layers, digital datasets and reference data Availability Price Biodiversity Offsets Policy Policy for Vegetation Management Offsets Offsets for net gain of Koalas in SEQ

Legally secured offsets register

Online (Excel)

Free Yes Yes No
Connectivity
Mapping layers, digital datasets and reference data Availability Price Biodiversity Offsets Policy Policy for Vegetation Management Offsets Offsets for net gain of Koalas in SEQ
Vegetation Management Act Remnant Vegetation Cover Version 6.1 QGIS Free Yes Yes No
Vegetation Management Act High Value Regrowth Vegetation Version 2.1 QGIS Free Yes Yes No
Other
Mapping layers, digital datasets and reference data Availability Price Biodiversity Offsets Policy Policy for Vegetation Management Offsets Offsets for net gain of Koalas in SEQ

South East Queensland Koala Planning Areas Version 1.2 (Data Package)

QGIS

Free Reference Reference Yes
Queensland Coastal Plan maps - Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995 Online (PDF) Free Yes No No
Biodiversity and Vegetation Offsets special features QGIS Free Yes Yes No
Protected areas of Queensland QGIS Free Reference Reference Reference

Questions, enquiries and additional resources

For further information on offset mapping layers contact your nearest DERM business centre or email: offsets@derm.qld.gov.au.

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Last updated 4 October 2011

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