Records from DPIE's NSW BioNet Atlas database of flora and fauna sightings. Includes records from other custodians such as the National Herbarium of NSW, Forests NSW, Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme and the Australian Museum.

The NSW BioNet Species Sightings data collection includes flora and fauna records maintained in the Species Sightings module of the NSW BioNet-Atlas application, at the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH). This BioNet data collection consists of over 13 million observation records sourced from incidental sightings and systematic flora and fauna surveys. Observations include plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, some fungi and invertebrates (such as insects and snails listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act) and some fish. The BioNet Species Sightings data collection covers all areas of NSW and also includes some records from neighbouring states. BioNet includes records from agencies and organisations other than OEH, such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Forests NSW, the Australian Museum and the Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme.

ACCESS: The Species Sightings data collection can be accessed via the BioNet application http://www.BioNet.nsw.gov.au/ or BioNet Species Sighting Web Service (an Open API) https://data.bionet.nsw.gov.au/

The BioNet-Atlas application comprises a number of data collections including: 1. Species sightings; 2. Systematic Flora and Fauna Survey; 3. Species Names List; and 4. Threatened Entity Profiles (i.e. Species/population/ecological community profiles). A BioNet-Atlas Species Search will return relevant records from both the sightings and survey modules. Each record contains details including species name, information about the source of the record, geographic coordinates, accuracy of the coordinates and date of the sighting. BioNet Species Sighting data is made available in accordance with OEH's Sensitive Species Data Policy http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/policiesandguidelines/SensitiveSpeciesPolicy.htm; for species categorised as "sensitive", location information may be generalised or withheld depending on the species' status under the policy, and on the access rights of the user.

The Threatened Biodiversity Profile Data Collection (TE) is maintained in the NSW BioNet-Atlas database http://www.bionet.nsw.gov.au/, and includes profiles for threatened species, population and ecological communities that occur in NSW.

The profiles contain detailed descriptions, photographs and information related to the distribution, habitat, ecology, threats and management priorities of each threatened entity.

Specifically, Threatened Biodiversity Profiles are maintained for Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable species, Endangered Populations and Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable Ecological Communities and Key Threatening Processes that are listed in the Schedules of the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (TSC Act). Information on threatened entities that are listed on the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) which occur in NSW is also included in the database.

ACCESS: The Threatened Biodiversity Data Collection can been accessed through the OEH Threatened Species website (http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedspecies/) or BioNet Threatened Biodiversity Web Service (an open API) https://data.bionet.nsw.gov.au/

The Threatened Entity Profile Data Collection contains essential information used for the assessment of likely impacts of development proposals on threatened entities and in determining the amount of habitat that can be lost and how much must be offset to achieve an “Improve or Maintain” outcome for the affected species, populations or ecological communities.

Spatial Distribution information is maintained for each threatened entity within the Bionet-Atlas application. This has three main purposes. Firstly, it provides basic distribution map as displayed on the Threatened Species website. Secondly, this distribution information is used as the basis of validating new sighting records that are entered into the BioNet-Atlas application. Finally, the distribution recorded in BioNet is used for predicting the likely presence of threatened species at site location.

The NSW BioNet Flora Survey Data Collection is maintained via the Flora Survey Module of the NSW BioNet-Atlas application. This collection is a central, authoritative database for systematic vegetation survey data in NSW. Among other applications, this plot data is used to construct and maintain the quantitative Plant Community Type classification & Vegetation Integrity Benchmarks held in the BioNet Vegetation Classification Data Collection. These plots are also used to construct and update State Vegetation Type Maps held in the BioNet Vegetation Map Data Collection.

ACCESS: Full datasets (site and species) may be accessed via the BioNet-Atlas application http://www.BioNet.nsw.gov.au/. Survey site level data is available in a machine readable form via the BioNet OData Web Service https://data.bionet.nsw.gov.au/. That data service is delivered to SEED where it is rendered as a Web Map Service. Further detail is available from http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/research/VISplot.htm.

This data collection includes over 100,000 survey plots, that are generally compatible with standard vegetation survey methodologies outlined in the NSW Native Vegetation Interim Type Standard http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/nativeveg/10060nvinttypestand.pdf. The Type Standard and application accommodate a range of data types from various surveys, including: 1. full floristic survey data associated with vegetation classification and mapping; 2. rapid survey sites associated with field validation and vegetation type mapping; and 3. land-use data associated with the Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Program (MER) Vegetation Condition site assessment.

Species records in the Flora Survey Data Collection are also queried through the species sightings searches in BioNet-Atlas.

Data in BioNet is made available in accordance with OEH's Sensitive Species Data Policy http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/policiesandguidelines/SensitiveSpeciesPolicy.htm. For species categorised as "sensitive", location information may be withheld depending on the species' status under the policy, and on the access rights of the user. Records in BioNet are not guaranteed to be free from error or omission.

This is a dataset of the NSW BioNet Flora Survey Data Collection that is maintained via the Flora Survey Module of the NSW BioNet Atlas application. This collection is a central, authoritative database for systematic vegetation survey data in NSW. \r This dataset includes full floristic survey sites that have been allocated to PCTs through the quantitative classification method outlined in A revised classification of plant communities of eastern New South Wales (DPE 2022). \r https://environment.nsw.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications-search/a-revised-classification-of-plant-communities-of-eastern-new-south-wales. As such these sites are reference sites for quantitative PCTs.\r \r Access\r \r The full datasets (sites and species) may be accessed via the BioNetAtlas application http://www.BioNet.nsw.gov.au/. Site-level data (without species) is available in a machine readable form via the BioNet OData Web Service https://data.bionet.nsw.gov.au/. That OData data service is delivered to SEED where it is rendered as a map layer (i.e. Web Map Service). \r You may also query and extract simplified data from SEED Map View – this video explains How to access BioNet systematic flora survey plot data using the SEED portal. https://vimeo.com/455328331.\r Data in BioNet is made available in accordance with DPE's Sensitive Species Data Policy https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/wildlife-management/wildlife-policies-and-guidelines/sensitive-species-data. For species categorised as "sensitive", location information may be withheld depending on the species' status under the policy, and on the access rights of the user. Records in BioNet are not guaranteed to be free from error or omission. \r \r

Natural history specimen data linked to collectors and determiners held within, "NSW BioNet Atlas". Claims or attributions were made on Bionomia by volunteer Scribes, https://bionomia.net/dataset/0645ccdb-e001-4ab0-9729-51f1755e007e using specimen data from the dataset aggregated by the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, https://gbif.org/dataset/0645ccdb-e001-4ab0-9729-51f1755e007e. Formatted as a Frictionless Data package.

Abstract

This dataset and its metadata statement were supplied to the Bioregional Assessment Programme by a third party and are presented here as originally supplied

The data was extracted from the NSW BioNet - Atlas system. Specifically the data table has been extracted from the Atlas of NSW Wildlife / threatened species profile module. This is the primary data that is displayed in the our TSp Web application

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedspeciesapp/profile.aspx?id=10616.

We intend to complete revise the way we create, manage

and maintain K&P distributions over the next 12-18mths.

Dataset History

This dataset and its metadata statement were supplied to the Bioregional Assessment Programme by a third party and are presented here as originally supplied:

(1) Could you please confirm following data table joining method?

[OBJECTID] in shape file "CMA_sub_regions" is joining with [objected] in sheet

"ProfileDistribution" in "ProfileDistribution.xls" file. Then, [ProfileID] in

sheet "ProfileDistribution" is joining with [ProfileID] in sheet "Profiles" in

same "ProfileDistribution.xls" file.

For example, for ACT (OBJECTID:73), I can find 39 ProfileIDs in

ProfileDistribution using OBJECTID 73. If I want to see details of those 39

species or ECs, go to sheet "Profiles" based on these 39 ProfileIDs.

(2) For sheet ProfileDistribution, What is the meaning of Occurrence and its

content class such as K, P?

'K' (Known) indicates a confirmed record within any CMA sub-region. This data

is stored as a distribution layer in the TS Profiles module of Bionet-Atlas.

'P' (Predicted) indicates that this threatened species or entity is likely to

occur in a CMA sub-region . This is an expert opinion, managed in the TS

Profiles module. We recommend you disregard all Predicted data.

(3) For sheet Profiles

 .     What is the meaning of ProfileType's class such as Other, 

Population, SpeciesCode?

 .     What is the meaning of SpeciesType's class such as FA, FL, FU?

"ProfileType" attributes the type of profiles: SpeciesCode = threatened

species; Populations = threatened populations; Other = threatened

ecological community, or Threatening process as Other. Simply ameans of

systematicly separating off species and population distributions.

"SpeciesType" is to indicate whether the threatened species or population

profile is Flora (FL), Fauna (FA) or Fungi (FU).

(4) For shape file "CMA_sub_regions" We are looking for a unique and

meaningful name for the smallest spatial unit. Is [DISPLAY2] such a name?

"DISPLAY2" that would be the shortest, unique name.

(5) I only found Threatened Ecological Communities under field "GeneralType"

in "Profiles". Could you please let me know where I can find the indicator

for Threatened Species?

Your interpretation of TEC indicator is correct. Threatened Species are

indicated in Profiles by ProfileType = SpeciesCode.

Dataset Citation

NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (2013) Spatial Threatened Species and Communities (TESC) NSW 20131129. Bioregional Assessment Source Dataset. Viewed 13 March 2019, http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/a6664894-1489-46d1-a6ca-16f9ab519a28.

Atlas & BioNet search report-2025-04-30.xlsx

Abstract

This dataset was supplied to the Bioregional Assessment Programme by a third party and is presented here as originally supplied. Metadata was not provided and has been compiled by the Bioregional Assessment Programme based on known details at the time of acquisition.

Summary of species listed in EIS from mining and CSG companies operating or intending to operate in the Gloucester subregion crossed checked with the NSW BoiNet Atlas database.

Dataset History

Compiled using list of species from appendices in various EIS reports and cross referenced with the NSW BioNet Atlas.

Office of Environment and Heritage (2014) NSW BioNet Atlas. Viewed on 25/09/2013

URL: http://www.bionet.nsw.gov.au/

Resource Strategies Pty Ltd (2010) Environmental Assessment Gloucester Coal - Section 4 Environmental Assessment.

URL: http://www.gloucestercoal.com.au/documents/Enviro_EAD_DCM_2010_Section_4_%20Environmental%20Assessment.pdf

Resource Strategies Pty Ltd (2010) Environmental Assessment Gloucester Coal - Appendix E Terrestrial Flora and Fauna Assessment

URL: http://www.gloucestercoal.com.au/documents/Enviro_EAD_DCM_2010_Appendix_E_Terrestrial%20Flora%20and%20Fauna%20Assessment.pdf

Resource Strategies Pty Ltd (2010) Environmental Assessment Gloucester Coal - Appendix F Aquatic Ecology Assessment

URL: http://www.gloucestercoal.com.au/documents/Enviro_EAD_DCM_2010_Appendix_F_Aquatic%20Ecology%20Assessment.pdf

Ecotone Ecological Consultants Pty Ltd (2013) Terrestrial Biodiversity Assessment - report 80604-Vol-3 Part-7-Terrestrial-Ecology.

URL: http://www.rockyhillproject.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/80604-Vol-3_Part-7-Terrestrial-Ecology.pdf

80604-Vol-3_Part-8-Aquatic-Ecology

Cardno Ecology Lab (2013) Aquatice Ecology Assessment - report 80604-Vol-3 Part-8-Aquatic-Ecology

URL: http://www.rockyhillproject.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/80604-Vol-3_Part-8-Aquatic-Ecology.pdf

Enviro_EAD_SCM_BowensRoadNorthProjectEnvironmentalImpactStatement(2001) (accessed on 10 September 2013)

Resource Strategies Pty Ltd (2001) Bowens Road North Project - Environmental Impact Statement.

URL: http://www.gloucestercoal.com.au/documents/Enviro_EAD_SCM_BowensRoadNorthProjectEnvironmentalImpactStatement%282001%29.pdf

Dataset Citation

Bioregional Assessment Programme (2014) Threatened species identified in mining company EIS in the Gloucester subregion.. Bioregional Assessment Source Dataset. Viewed 06 May 2016, http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/aa949622-a22c-4408-9f3a-639b08500d66.

BioNet output

Fine scale vegetation community mapping for Bongil Bongil National Park (NP), plus mapping within a surrounding 500m buffer of the park.

Associated report: MA Cameron, PR Sheringham, RJ Hunter, M Smith. Survey and Mapping of the Vegetation of Bongil Bongil National Park. June 2011. NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. 111 vegetation survey sites were analysed to delimit 33 vegetation communities ranging from sedgeland and wetlands to wet and dry open forest and rainforest. The associated vegetation survey data is available from NSW Bionet-Atlas. VIS ID 3856.

Flora list used by NSW Bionet for inputting VIS Surveys of flora as at 13/11/2015. Includes scientific name, code & common name where available.

Combined PMST and BioNEt

The map presents the distribution of the likelihood of koala occurrence across NSW based on publicly available data held in the Atlas of NSW Wildlife (www.bionet.nsw.gov.au). The proportion (’p’ column) of koalas (‘Koala’ column) recorded relative to a suite of arboreal mammals is presented in a 10 kilometre grid across NSW. A separate 5 kilometre grid is also available for Koala Management Area (KMA) 1 – North Coast. A measure of the confidence (‘Conf’ column) in the likelihood estimate is also presented. In KMA 1 Atlas of NSW Wildlife (Bionet) record data has been supplemented with data from koala spot assessment (SAT) survey along with “rapid SAT” method undertaken where major data deficiencies remained. SAT surveys observation efforts and resulting koala records were used in the same manner as arboreal mammal records. This map can be used to inform the likely occurrence of koalas and informing decisions on mitigation of activities such as native forestry.

Distance

Koala Likelihood Mapping 5 km - 5 km Grid Cell

Koala Likelihood Mapping 10 km - 10 km Grid Cell

Bionet search_watagans.csv

Threatened Spp for BioNet.csv

Threatened Flora list for BioNET.csv

Spp for BioNet csv.csv

Threatened Fauna list for BioNET.csv

Tor Downs, Popio and Coombah station threatened species list - BioNet results