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.

Important Note: 14/01/2015. Since we generated these spatial layer datasets, the NSW Department of Planning and Environment has published an interactive CSG Exclusion Zone map. Interested parties should go to http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/en-au/planningyourregion/strategicregionallanduse/coalseamgasexclusionzones.aspx where they can find out more about CSG exclusion zones. The information in the Bioregional Assessment products aligns with the CSG exclusion zones as published by NSW and the subsequent publication of those NSW maps does not alter the information in our assessments.

A polygon dataset showing critical industry Viticulture clusters in the Upper Hunter region.

The viticulture cluster includes a highly integrated concentration of vineyards and associated wineries and tourism infrastructure in a rural landscape. The region's unique terrain and climate, its heritage vines and diversity of soil types all contribute to the specific quality and characteristics of grapes produced in the area, especially Hunter semillon and shiraz. Also of importance is the Hunter Valley wine tourism branding based on its natural environment and visual landscape attributes and its proximity to metropolitan areas. The mapped viticulture cluster includes the Pokolbin and Broke-Fordwich Geographic Indication (GI) sub-regions6 industry proposed

GI subregions covering the Parish of Belford and

localities of Lovedale and Mount View and part of

the Upper Hunter Wine GI around Denman.

Purpose

\* Industry clusters that meet the following criteria:

• there is a concentration of enterprises that provides clear development and

marketing advantages and is based on an agricultural product;

• the productive industries are interrelated;

• it consists of a unique combination of factors such as location, infrastructure,

heritage and natural resources;

• it is of national and/or international importance;

• it is an iconic industry that contributes to the region's identity; and

• it is potentially substantially impacted by coal seam gas or mining proposals.

Dataset History

Important Note: 14/01/2015. Since we generated these spatial layer datasets, the NSW Department of Planning and Environment has published an interactive CSG Exclusion Zone map. Interested parties should go to http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/en-au/planningyourregion/strategicregionallanduse/coalseamgasexclusionzones.aspx where they can find out more about CSG exclusion zones. The information in the Bioregional Assessment products aligns with the CSG exclusion zones as published by NSW and the subsequent publication of those NSW maps does not alter the information in our assessments.

The viticulture cluster is spatially defined as the following land (excluding State Forests and National Park):

Mapping was first completed at a broad regional scale in 2012 as part of the Upper Hunter Strategic Regional Land Use Plan, a commitment was made in the Plan to verify the location of specific enterprises in the clusters.

In 2013, an independent consultant conducted the regional verification process, with input from industry members. The consultant used evidence of current commercial activity.

These maps were exhibited in October and November 2013 to ensure that the process captured all relevant enterprises. Landholders were given the opportunity to nominate their land for inclusion if it met certain criteria. Mining and coal seam gas companies were also given an opportunity to identify properties that they owned as at the date of release of the Strategic Regional Land Use Plan (10 September 2012) to have these properties removed from the CIC mapping.

Dataset Citation

NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure (2013) Strategic Agricultural Land (SAL) Viticulture Critical Industry Cluster. Bioregional Assessment Source Dataset. Viewed 27 September 2017, http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/3006f684-ff4b-4314-b9ef-26b35e2e7250.

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. Important Note: 14/01/2015. Since we generated these spatial layer datasets, the NSW Department of Planning and Environment has published an interactive CSG Exclusion Zone map. Interested parties should go to http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/en-au/planningyourregion/strategicregionallanduse/coalseamgasexclusionzones.aspx where they can find out more about CSG exclusion zones. The information in the Bioregional Assessment products aligns with the CSG exclusion zones as published by NSW and the subsequent publication of those NSW maps does not alter the information in our assessments. A polygon dataset that estimates the extent of Strategic Agricultural Land (SAL) within New South Wales. Strategic agricultural land is highly productive land that has both unique natural resource characteristics (such as soil and water resources) as well as socio-economic value (such as high productivity, infrastructure availability and access to markets). Biophysical strategic agricultural land is land with a rare combination of natural resources highly suitable for agriculture. These lands intrinsically have the best quality landforms, soil and water resources which are naturally capable of sustaining high levels of productivity and require minimal management practices to maintain this high quality ## Purpose To identify Strategic Agricultural Land (SAL) within the state ## Dataset History Important Note: 14/01/2015. Since we generated these spatial layer datasets, the NSW Department of Planning and Environment has published an interactive CSG Exclusion Zone map. Interested parties should go to http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/en-au/planningyourregion/strategicregionallanduse/coalseamgasexclusionzones.aspx where they can find out more about CSG exclusion zones. The information in the Bioregional Assessment products aligns with the CSG exclusion zones as published by NSW and the subsequent publication of those NSW maps does not alter the information in our assessments. This dataset has been captured and mapped at a regional scale Criteria for Biophysical Strategic Agricultural Land land that falls under soil fertility classes 'high' or 'moderately high' under the Draft Inherent General Fertility of NSW (OEH), and · land capability classes I, II or III under the Land and Soil Capability Mapping of NSW (OEH), and · reliable water of suitable quality, characterised by having rainfall of 350mm or more per annum (9 out of 10 years); or properties within 150m of a regulated river, or unregulated rivers where there are flows for at least 95% of the time (ie the 95th percentile flow of each month of the year is greater than zero) or 5th order and higher rivers; or groundwater aquifers (excluding miscellaneous alluvial aquifers, also known as small storage aquifers) which have a yield rate greater than 5L/s and total dissolved solids of less than 1,500mg/L. OR · land that falls under soil fertility classes 'moderate' under the Draft Inherent General Fertility of NSW (OEH), and · land capability classes I or II under the Land and Soil Capability Mapping of NSW (OEH), and · reliable water of suitable quality, characterised by having rainfall of 350mm or more per annum (9 out of 10 years); or properties within 150m of a regulated river, or unregulated rivers where there are flows for at least 95% of the time (ie the 95th percentile flow of each month of the year is greater than zero) or 5th order and higher rivers; or groundwater aquifers (excluding miscellaneous alluvial aquifers, also known as small storage aquifers) which have a yield rate greater than 5L/s and total dissolved solids of less than 1,500mg/L. ## Dataset Citation NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure (2013) Strategic Agricultural Lands (SAL) Biophysical. Bioregional Assessment Source Dataset. Viewed 14 June 2018, http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/42e2a51d-3c11-431f-ac62-f8511c859516.

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.

Important Note: 14/01/2015. Since we generated these spatial layer datasets, the NSW Department of Planning and Environment has published an interactive CSG Exclusion Zone map. Interested parties should go to http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/en-au/planningyourregion/strategicregionallanduse/coalseamgasexclusionzones.aspx where they can find out more about CSG exclusion zones. The information in the Bioregional Assessment products aligns with the CSG exclusion zones as published by NSW and the subsequent publication of those NSW maps does not alter the information in our assessments.

A polygon dataset showing critical industry Equine Clusters in the Upper Hunter region.

The horse breeding cluster includes a highly integrated concentration of horse breeding facilities and related infrastructure covering thoroughbred and stock horse breeding centres and numerous other equine developments and support services, such as a specialised veterinary centre.

Purpose

Industry clusters that meet the following criteria:

• there is a concentration of enterprises that provides clear development and

marketing advantages and is based on an agricultural product;

• the productive industries are interrelated;

• it consists of a unique combination of factors such as location, infrastructure,

heritage and natural resources;

• it is of national and/or international importance;

• it is an iconic industry that contributes to the region's identity; and

• it is potentially substantially impacted by coal seam gas or mining proposals.

Dataset History

The equine cluster is spatially defined as the following land (excluding State Forests and National Park):

Mapping was first completed at a broad regional scale in 2012 as part of the Upper Hunter Strategic Regional Land Use Plan, a commitment was made in the Plan to verify the location of specific enterprises in the clusters.

In 2013, an independent consultant conducted the regional verification process, with input from industry members. The consultant used evidence of current commercial activity.

These maps were exhibited in October and November 2013 to ensure that the process captured all relevant enterprises. Landholders were given the opportunity to nominate their land for inclusion if it met certain criteria. Mining and coal seam gas companies were also given an opportunity to identify properties that they owned as at the date of release of the Strategic Regional Land Use Plan (10 September 2012) to have these properties removed from the CIC mapping.

Dataset Citation

NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure (2013) Strategic Agricultural Lands (SAL) Equine Critical Industry Cluster. Bioregional Assessment Source Dataset. Viewed 27 September 2017, http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/81056a9a-bdca-4e2a-8288-759ac4fbafff.