ACTGOV Grasslands

Grasslands of the Territory include a rich assemblage of flora and fauna species that combine into a unique ecosystem. These grasslands are a priority for protection and management as they contribute to our natural biodiversity, our history and heritage, and local amenity and community. Natural Temperate Grasslands are an Endangered Ecological Community in the ACT (Nature Conservation Act 2014) and Critically Endangered Ecological Community under the EPBC Act 1999. Other native and exotic grasslands in the ACT can also have some conservation significance as they support important populations of threatened fauna and flora. Natural Temperate Grassland occurs in areas where few trees grow because of factors such as low temperatures, low rainfall and infertile or clay soils. Only 2% to 10% of the lower elevation grasslands in south-eastern Australia remain in high ecological condition, eight grassland species of the ACT are listed as endangered or vulnerable and some of the constituent plants and animals are under threat. Temperate grasslands are considered one of the most threatened Australian ecosystems. https://www.act.gov.au/environment/animals-and-plants/act-threatened-species. Extensive areas of native grassland in Namadgi National Park are to be field checked to determine whether they qualify as Natural Temperate Grassland. More information on threatened species occurring in grasslands in the ACT can be found at: https://www.act.gov.au/environment/animals-and-plants/act-threatened-species The 2017 ACT Native Grassland Conservation Strategy and associated action plans guide the protection, management and restoration of native grasslands and its component species for the next 10 years. See a summary of the strategy. This strategy supersedes Action Plan 28 ACT Lowland Native Grassland Conservation Strategy (Environment ACT, 2005). Fit for purpose: This mapping is fit for use at a 1:10000 scale. Significant advances are being made towards a high resolution vegetation map for the ACT that is suitable for use at scales ranging from broad regional planning to local planning and property planning. However, Natural Temperate Grassland condition can fluctuate widely depending on seasonal conditions and thus boundaries and presence may fluctuate. Disclaimer: While all care is taken to ensure accuracy, the ACT Government does not warrant that the layers are free from error. © ACT Government本辖区的草原孕育了丰富多样的动植物类群，共同构成了独特的生态系统。此类草原因其对自然生物多样性、历史文化遗产、本地宜居环境及社区发展的重要价值，成为保护与管理的优先对象。 天然温带草原（Natural Temperate Grassland）在澳大利亚首都领地（Australian Capital Territory，简称ACT）《2014年自然保护法》（Nature Conservation Act 2014）下被列为濒危生态群落，同时在《1999年环境保护与生物多样性保护法》（EPBC Act）下被认定为极危生态群落。领地内其他本土与外来草原同样具备一定保护价值，因为它们为受威胁动植物的重要种群提供了栖息依托。 天然温带草原分布于树木难以生长的区域，这类区域通常存在低温、少雨、土壤贫瘠或为黏土等限制性因素。目前澳大利亚东南部仅2%至10%的低海拔草原仍维持着良好的生态状态；领地内有8种草原物种被列为濒危或易危物种，部分组成群落的动植物也面临生存威胁。温带草原被认为是澳大利亚受威胁最为严重的生态系统之一。https://www.act.gov.au/environment/animals-and-plants/act-threatened-species. 纳玛吉国家公园（Namadgi National Park）内的大面积原生草原将接受野外核查，以确认其是否符合天然温带草原的认定标准。欲了解领地内草原中受威胁物种的更多信息，可访问：https://www.act.gov.au/environment/animals-and-plants/act-threatened-species 《2017年ACT原生草原保护战略》及配套行动计划将指导未来十年内原生草原及其组成物种的保护、管理与修复工作。如需查看该战略的概要内容，请查阅相关文档。本战略取代了《2005年ACT低地原生草原保护战略（环境领地局，2005）》（即第28号行动计划）。 适用性说明：本测绘成果适用于1:10000比例尺的应用场景。目前，针对ACT的高分辨率植被地图研发已取得重要进展，该地图可适用于从区域宏观规划到本地及地块规划的各类场景。但天然温带草原的生态状态会随季节条件大幅波动，因此其分布边界与存在范围也可能随之变化。 免责声明：尽管已尽最大努力确保数据准确性，但ACT政府不对本图层数据的无差错性作出任何保证。© ACT Government