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Deep Dive: Australian State-level political maps available in the Birdi 2.0 Map Library
Deep Dive: Australian State-level political maps available in the Birdi 2.0 Map Library

Information about some of the state level maps available for our Australian users.

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Written by Georgina Doyle
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Overview

Birdi's map interface includes a rich collection of datasets focused state level political boundaries and features, providing powerful tools for developers, forestry managers, agricultural stakeholders, and others who work with land and natural resources. By integrating these datasets into a unified platform, Birdi offers unparalleled access to critical information for planning, analysis, and decision-making.

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Relevance to your industry

Birdi's state-focused political maps offer a wealth of information that can be leveraged by various industries.

  • Developers: Access to detailed land boundaries, LGA jurisdictions, and property parcels helps developers identify opportunities for growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and assess potential development risks.

  • Forestry Managers: Detailed maps of state forests and Crown land provide essential tools for effective forest management, supporting operations, conservation efforts, and carbon sequestration initiatives.

  • Agricultural Stakeholders: Datasets covering land parcels, Crown land, and boundaries are invaluable for planning farm expansions, managing resources, and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices.

  • Carbon and Environmental Projects: With datasets detailing Crown land, state forests, and national parks, stakeholders can identify potential areas for carbon sequestration projects, conservation efforts, and sustainable development opportunities.

Map Layer details

Below is a detailed overview of the available datasets and their relevance to various sectors.

NSW Base Map: A comprehensive map that includes roads, points of interest, landforms, cultural sites, and property boundaries across New South Wales. Created in July 2019, this dataset serves as a foundational reference for regional studies.

  • Developers and Town Planners: Whether planning infrastructure projects or evaluating potential development sites, the NSW Base Map provides key information on physical and cultural landmarks that are essential for project success.

  • Agriculture: Use this map to assess accessibility and land features for farm management and expansion.

QLD Base Map: A comprehensive map that includes roads, points of interest, landforms, cultural sites, and property boundaries across Queensland. With varied feature visibility at zoom, this map can be used for state, regional and local QLD projects for physical feature representation.

  • Developers and Town Planners: Whether planning infrastructure projects or evaluating potential development sites, the QLD Base Map provides key information on physical and cultural landmarks that are essential for project success.

  • Agriculture: Use this map to assess accessibility and land features for farm management and expansion.

SA Street Map: A comprehensive map that includes roads, points of interest, landforms, cultural sites, and property boundaries across South Australia. Last updates in Jan, 2024, this map provides current and relevant information for statewide planning.

  • Developers and Town Planners: Whether planning infrastructure projects or evaluating potential development sites, the SA Street Map provides key information on physical and cultural landmarks that are essential for project success.

  • Agriculture: Use this map to assess accessibility and land features for farm management and expansion.

LGA Boundaries: Created in August 2024, this dataset depicts polygons of gazetted boundaries for local government areas (LGAs) across New South Wales.

  • Developers and Town Planners: Provides insights into jurisdictional areas, facilitating compliance and planning approval processes.

  • Agricultural and forestry: Leverage this data to understand regional regulations and engage effectively with local councils.

  • Government agencies: Administrative planning, supporting resource allocation, zoning, and local governance.

The NSW Crown Land dataset (2024) provides detailed information about state-owned land, including vacant land reserved for defined purposes under the NSW Crown Lands Act 1989.

  • Developers and Town Planners: Invaluable dataset for identifying land for potential projects, particularly those aligning with state use.

  • Land managers and government agencies: Use this dataset for effective land management, ensuring sustainable use of Crown assets.

  • Forestry and agriculture: Identify opportunities for expansion or collaborative projects on Crown land

Lots: Provided by NSW Spatial Services, this dataset displays parcels of land created through subdivision plans or land titles.

  • Developers and Town Planners: Understand existing land titles, ownership and subdivision plans for analysis and urban development opportunities, aiding in property analysis and urban development. It assists in understanding land boundaries and potential acquisition opportunities as well as zoning restrictions.

  • Agriculture: This dataset can be used to identify available plots suitable for farming activities or expansion.

  • Construction: Assess land ownership, boundaries, and subdivision details critical for planning and regulatory compliance and site management.

State Forest: Created in January 2021, this dataset outlines the state forests across New South Wales, sourced from the Forestry Corporation of NSW.

  • Forestry Management: Monitor, manage and plan forestry operations.

  • Developers and Town Planners: Understand locations and extents of state forests for sustainable project planning.

  • Conservation and carbon project investors: Identify locations for projects and understand the extent of existing state forest operations for planning.

The NSW National Parks dataset, updated in June 2024, details areas reserved under the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

  • Developers: Use these protected zones to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

  • Forestry and Agriculture: Apply an understanding of park boundaries to mitigate risk of encroaching on conservation land and meet environmental guidelines.

  • Conservation: Insight into protected areas and responsible land use planning.
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By integrating these diverse datasets into Birdi's map interface, users gain comprehensive insights into land use, resource management, and planning opportunities across New South Wales. Whether you are a developer seeking new project sites, a forester managing sustainable operations, or an agricultural stakeholder expanding your farm, Birdi's powerful suite of mapping tools provides the essential data needed for informed decision-making and successful outcomes.

What's Next?

You can read more on how to use these layers in these helpful articles:

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