Extent and distribution of native vegetation: The remaining proportion of each priority native vegetation type in each IBRA subregion measured as a percentage of the estimated pre-1750 extent
Indicator Status: Recommended
Department of the Environment and Heritage
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Why do we need to measure proportion remaining of native vegetation types?
The proportion of remaining native vegetation types is a key input to conservation and land management, both for determining priorities and for planning actions. It is an important indicator of the status of a region's natural resource base and the health of its landscapes and assists in the interpretation of impacts of landscape change since European settlement. This indicator can also be used to determine which vegetation types (and ecosystems) should be prioritised for different activities.
The National Land and Water Resources Audit (NLWRA 2001) suggests that to support effective regional planning, a detailed description of vegetation types should be used for mapping and there should be regular reporting of change in the extent and distribution of native vegetation.
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