The name of the area used in WetlandSummary, excluding the area type
FullName
Text (UTF-8 encoded)
110
Full name
The name of the area used in WetlandSummary, including the area type
URL
Text (UTF-8 encoded)
115
Detailed information
A URL linking to detailed information about this area
KML
Text (UTF-8 encoded)
142
KML
The URL of a simplified KML file depicting this area
TotalArea
Double (8 byte floating point)
8
Area (km²)
The total area in km²
Modifications
The Aquatic Conservation Assessments (AquaBAMM) and others layer used by WetlandSummary is based on the source layers below, with the following modifications:
Baffle to Fitzroy coastal region has been included in this layer even though it's not an ACA
Name is the value of either the BA_NAME or STUDY_AREA field depending on the source layer, with common nouns uncapitalised
Combined features and attributes from 2 source layers
Excluded source field ACA_VER because it has no values
Excluded source field REL_DATE because it has no values
Excluded source field BA_NAME because it has no values
The Aquatic Biodiversity Assessment and Mapping Method (AquaBAMM) is a comprehensive methodology developed by the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) for assessing the conservation values of wetlands in Queensland (Clayton, et al 2006).
The method identifies relative wetland conservation values within a specified study area (usually a catchment). The method uses available data including data resulting from expert opinion to produce an Aquatic Conservation Assessment (ACA) for the wetlands within a study area. The results provide a powerful decision support tool that is easily updated and able to be comprehensively interrogated.
Clayton, P.D., Fielder, D.F., Howell, S., Hill, C.J., (2006) Aquatic biodiversity assessment and mapping method (AquaBAMM): a conservation values assessment tool for wetlands with trial application in the Burnett River catchment. Brisbane: Environmental Protection Agency, Queensland Government.
Additional human language abstract/description
This data is a compilation of ACA bounding areas from all published Aquatic Conservation Assessments (ACA) within Queensland that utilise the Aquatic Biodiversity Assessment and Mapping Methodology (AquaBAMM). Studies compiled include:
Inglis, S.N. and Howell, S. (2009). Aquatic Conservation Assessments (ACA), using AquaBAMM, for the riverine wetlands of the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Published by the Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane.
Rollason, S.N. and Howell, S. (2012). Aquatic Conservation Assessments (ACA), using AquaBAMM, for the nonriverine wetlands of the Great Barrier Reef catchment, Version 1.3. Published by the Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane.
EHP. 2010. Aquatic Conservation Assessment for the riverine and non-riverine wetlands of the Wide Bay-Burnett catchments using AquaBAMM Summary Report - Version 1.1. Brisbane: Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Queensland Government.
EHP. 2012. Aquatic Conservation Assessment Cape York Catchments v1.1. Riverine and non-riverine Summary Report: Brisbane: Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Queensland Government.
EHP. 2015. An Aquatic Conservation Assessment for the riverine and non-riverine wetlands of Southeast Queensland catchments. Brisbane: Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Queensland Government.
EHP. 2016. Aquatic Conservation Assessment using AquaBAMM for the riverine and non-riverine wetlands of the Lake Eyre and Bulloo Basins: Summary Report—Version 1.1. Brisbane: Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Queensland Government.
EHP. 2018. Aquatic Conservation Assessment using AquaBAMM for the riverine and non-riverine wetlands of the Eastern Gulf of Carpentaria: Summary Report—Version 1.1. Brisbane: Department of Environment and Science, Queensland Government.
DES 2020. Aquatic Conservation Assessment using AquaBAMM for the riverine and non-riverine wetlands of the Southern Gulf Catchments: Summary Report, Version 1.1. Department of Environment and Science, Queensland Government.
DES 2022. Aquatic Conservation Assessment using AquaBAMM for the riverine and non-riverine wetlands of the Queensland Murray-Darling and Bulloo Basins: Summary Report, Version 2.1. Department of Environment and Science, Queensland Government.
DESI. 2024. Aquatic Conservation Assessment for the riverine and non-riverine wetlands of the Wide Bay-Burnett Great Barrier Reef Connecting Catchments using AquaBAMM Summary Report - Version 2.1. Brisbane: Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland Government.
Theme Keys
Thesa Name
Title
ANZLIC Search Words
Date
Publication date
2007-08-01
Keyword
ECOLOGY Landscape Biodiversity
Keyword
ECOLOGY Community
Keyword
WATER Wetlands
Keyword
WATER Surface
Theme Keys
Thesa Name
Title
Common Search Terms
Date
Creation date
2016-08-12
Keyword
Aquatic Conservation Assessment
Res Const
Leg Consts
Security use limitations
Unless agreed to by the data custodian, this dataset is restricted for State Government use with no third party usage permitted.
Security use limitations
While every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of this information, the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation makes no representations or warranties about its accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose and disclaims all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damage) and costs which might be incurred as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way and for any reason.
Please refer to the following website for background information on AquaBAMM and Aquatic Conservation Assessments (ACAs) https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/assessment/assessment-methods/aca/
Id Po C
Contact—individual name
Manager, Biodiversity Assessment, Queensland Herbarium and Biodiversity Science, Science
Version 2.2 of the state-wide ACA dataset contains all completed and released ACAs including: - Great Barrier Reef Catchments (version 1.3) from the Wet Tropics, Burdekin and Fitzroy regions, - K'gari (Fraser) Island as part of the Wide Bay-Burnett Catchments (version 1.1), - Cape York Catchments (version 1.1), - South East Queensland (Version 1.1), - Eastern Gulf of Carpentaria (Version 1.1), - Southern Gulf Catchments (version 1.1), - Lake Eyre and Bulloo Basins (Version 1.1) not including the Bulloo basin as it has been superseded, - Queensland Murray-Darling and Bulloo Basins (version 2.1), and - Wide Bay-Burnett Great Barrier Reef Connecting Catchments (version 2.1).
Entity and Attribute Information
details available on request
Source layer: Assessment of Common Conservation Values - Intertidal and Subtidal Environs of the Baffle to Fitzroy Coast - Study Area
Assessment of Common Conservation Values - Intertidal and Subtidal Environs of the Baffle to Fitzroy Coast - Study Area
Date
Publication date
2019-08-27
Edition
1.1
Additional human language abstract/description
This data defines the study area extent used for the purpose of the Assessment of Common Conservation Values for the Intertidal and Subtidal Environs of the Baffle to Fitzroy Coast (Version 1.1).
Resource purpose/summary
This data defines the study area extent used for the purpose of the Assessment of Common Conservation Values for the Intertidal and Subtidal Environs of the Baffle to Fitzroy Coast (Version 1.1).
Criteria assessed under the "Assessment of Common Conservation Values - Intertidal and Subtidal Environs of the Baffle to Fitzroy Coast (Version 1.1)" included:
1. Habitat diversity – incorporates richness and the extent area of habitat types within a defined local area; 2. Taxon richness (fauna) – richness of taxa within a defined local area; 3. Threatened species richness (fauna) – richness of threatened taxa within a defined local area; 4. Priority species richness (fauna) – richness of priority taxa within a defined local area; 5. Ecosystems at risk – threatened ecological communities recognized at the National/State level or nominated by expert panel; and 6. Special areas of ecological importance identified by expert panel.
Unlike other ACAs conducted using the AquaBAMM, a simplified two-tiered approach (Measures -> Criteria) rather than Measures -> Indicators -> Criteria was used to calculate overall ratings for each criterion in the current study, primarily due to the direct translation of Measures to Criteria. Other ACAs incorporate multiple measures to calculate indicator scores, and multiple indicator scores to calculate an overall criteria rating. Similarly, differential weightings of measure and indicators as applied in other ACAs was not used in the current assessment.
Consistent with the recommendation by the expert panel, as well as findings from other studies (Alluvium Consulting 2011), an overall prioritisation score based upon differential weighting of measures and criteria was not calculated. It was deemed more appropriate to present the criteria as standalone elements to be reviewed independently and relevant to the question at hand. Whilst an overall prioritisation score was not incorporated, a compiled rating reflective of the maximum value of any criterion is provided in the output spatial data, simply to draw attention to areas assessed as being of potential importance under one or more criteria.
For detailed information on the method, results and limitations refer to the report ""Assessment of Common Conservation Values - Intertidal and Subtidal Environs of the Baffle to Fitzroy Coast - Version 1.1" (DES 2019)
Dq Info
Report
Data quality report, measure description
Attribute validation and logic checks were performed and the data determined "as fit" for the purpose for which it was compiled.
Report
Data quality report, measure description
A repair geometry, topological checks (overlapping polygons), and manual amendments were performed to clean the data to a standard determined "as fit" for the purpose for which it was compiled.
Report
Data quality report, measure description
Consideration of the effects of mapped scale is necessary when interpreting data at a larger scale (e.g. 1:25,000). This dataset was derived from the "Intertidal and Subtidal Habitat Mapping for Central Queensland" developed under the Queensland Intertidal and Subtidal Ecosystem Classification Scheme. Map scales associated with these product may range from 25,000 to 500,000. The estimated horizontal accuracy of spatial units may accordingly range between 100 m through to 500 m in the majority of instances.
Entity and Attribute Information
details available on request
Dist Info
details available on request
This page should be cited as:
Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (n.d.) Aquatic Conservation Assessments (AquaBAMM) and others – spatial metadata, WetlandInfo website, accessed 20 December 2024. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/facts-maps/get-mapping-help/metadata/aca-bounding-area/
— Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation