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Habitat Patches as at 2012 were identified through use of an effective habitat area analysis. This analysis reflects the generalist habitat condition assigned to every 15m grid cell across the ACT region and the context or combined habitat values of the grids that surround it or are in its near vicinity. Patches are defined by polygons that include all adjoining grid cells that are in the highest 20% for spatial context for all grid cells across the ACT Region. The legend indicates patches that are >10ha or that are from 5 – 10 ha. Indicates resource availability for an animal at that cell.
The ACT connectivity mapping was undertaken by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. A full study report has been produced, and is entitled Fine Scale Modelling of Fauna Habitat and Connectivity Values in the ACT Region (Barrett and Love 2012). This study built upon an earlier report entitled the Ecological Connectivity for Climate Change in the ACT and surrounding region, commissioned by the ACT Government as part of Weathering the Change Action Plan 1. The report was undertaken by the Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University (Manning et al 2010). It is recommended that both reports be consulted when use is being made of the connectivity mapping available. Reports can be downloaded from the EPSDD website at https://www.environment.act.gov.au/nature-conservation/conservation-research/research-and-technical-reports (Technical reports 21 and 27).
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Gridcode (Patch size)
0 = <10ha
1 = >10ha
Patch value (Patch label)
0= Patch 5-10ha (5-10 ha patch priority for restoration)
1= Patch 10ha< (>10ha Functional Patch Size)
Updates: This dataset is static.
Fit for purpose: 2012 temporal coverage. This dataset should be used as a modelled tool for aiding landuse, strategic town planning, and conservation planning in the ACT including revegetation targets and informing environmental impacts of infrastructure and building projects. Cell size 15x15m.
Reference: Fine Scale Modelling of Fauna Habitat and Connectivity Values in the ACT Region (Barrett and Love 2012) Prepared for Conservation, Planning and Research, ESDD, ACT Government. Link
Disclaimer: While all care is taken to ensure accuracy, the ACT Government does not warrant that the map is free from errors.