The following provide access to online mapping tools, datasets, applications and a searchable glossary that are relevant to the forest and vegetation sectors and are available to the general public.
Australia's forests in ArcGIS Online interactive map viewer
Interact with Australia's key spatial forest datasets in ArcGIS Online map viewer:
- Forests of Australia
- Tenure of Australia's forests
- Australia's Indigenous forest estate
- Fires in Australia's forests 2011-16
Multi-Criteria Analysis Shell for Spatial Decision Support (MCAS-S)
MCAS-S is a tool to view and combine mapped information that can inform spatial decision making and help with stakeholder engagement. MCAS-S is free, powerful, and easy to use.
Land Use Mapping For Australia
The Land Use and Management Information for Australia website shows national and catchment-scale land use for Australia including links to view maps and datasets.
Interactive Maps – Victoria
MapShareVic – Forest Explorer: An interactive map generator that allows users to explore a range of forest related map themes for Victoria.
Digital Vegetation Map of Tasmania (TASVEG)
TASVEG is a comprehensive digital map of Tasmania's vegetation. The map depicts the extent of more than 150 vegetation communities, including eucalypt forest, rainforest and non-forest communities.
Australia's forests and forestry glossary
Australia's forests and forestry glossary is a stand-alone publication, containing definitions of terms related to forests and forestry at the national level in Australia. The glossary is suitable for use by the public, educators, students, and those working in forests, forest management and forestry.
Note: The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) also provides online applications relating to agriculture, fisheries and forestry that can be accessed from /abares/data.