Collaborative Australian Protected Areas Database (CAPAD) 2014

The Collaborative Australian Protected Areas Database (CAPAD) 2014 provides both spatial and text information about government, indigenous and privately protected areas for continental Australia. State and Territory conservation agencies supplied data current to 30 June 2014. This is the ninth version of the database, with previous versions released in 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2012. The Department also publishes protected areas data for the marine environment. "CAPAD 2014-marine" contains spatial and text information about offshore protected areas, for both State and Commonwealth waters. Previous versions of CAPAD marine information have been published in 1997, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010 and 2012. CAPAD provides a snapshot of protected areas that meet the IUCN definition of a protected area: "A protected area is an area of land and/or sea especially dedicated to the protection and maintenance of biological diversity, and of natural and associated cultural resources, and managed through legal or other effective means" (IUCN 1994). The department publishes a summary of the CAPAD data biennially on its website at http://www.environment.gov.au/capad/ This version of CAPAD 2014 is a public and downloadable version of CAPAD 2014 data, available for use through the CC-BY licencing model. Main attributes in the full version of CAPAD 2014 include:PA_ID: The protected area ID code. Created from RES_NUMBER if unique, otherwise it is a DoE generated number. NAME: the name of the protected area. Gazetted PAs with no name are flagged as "Unnamed" with a reserve number. TYPE: the type of protected area according to the protected area establishment mechanism. TYPE_ABBR: the abbreviation of the TYPE.AA    Aboriginal AreaACCP    Conservation CovenantASMA    Antarctic Specially Managed AreaASPA    Antarctic Specially Protected AreaBG    Botanic GardensCA    Conservation AreaCCA    Coordinated Conservation AreaCCAZ1    CCA Zone 1 National ParkCCAZ3    CCA Zone 3 State Conservation AreaCOR    Coastal ReserveCP    Conservation ParkCR    Coastal ReserveFLR    Flora ReserveFR    Forest ReserveGR    Game ReserveHA    Heritage AgreementHIR    Historical ReserveHPOT    Biodiversity HotspotHR    Heritage RiverHS    Historic SiteHTR    Hunting ReserveIPA    Indigenous Protected AreaKCR    Karst Conservation ReserveMA    Management AgreementMAA    Management Agreement AreaMCP    National Parks Act Schedule 4 park or reserveMNP    Marine National ParkMR    Miscellaneous ReserveMS    Marine SanctuaryNAP    Nature ParkNCA    Natural Catchment AreaNCR    Nature Conservation ReserveNFR    Natural Features ReserveNP    National ParkNPA    National Park AboriginalNPC    National Park (Commonwealth)NR    Nature ReserveNRA    Nature Recreation AreaNREF    Nature RefugeNRS    NRS Addition - Gazettal in ProgressOCA    Other Conservation AreaOCA/NAP    Other Conservation Area / Nature ParkOP    OtherPA    Protected AreaPNPA    Proposed National Parks Act park or park additionPNR    Private Nature ReservePPP    Permanent Park PreservePS    Private SanctuaryRA    Reference AreaREP    Regional ParkRNA    Remote and Natural Area - not scheduled under NPA/Remote and Natural Area - Schedule 6, National Parks Act (Abbreviated as Remote and Natural Area - not scheduled under Nat Parks Act) RP    Recreation ParkRR    Regional ReserveS5G    5(1)(g) ReserveS5H    5(1)(h) ReserveSCA    State Conservation AreaSP    State ParkSR    State ReserveWPA    Wilderness Protection AreaWP    Wilderness ParkWZ    Wilderness ZoneIUCN: the IUCN protected area management category ascribed by the Managing authority, as outlined in the publication: CNPPA/WCMC "Guidelines for Protected Area management categories". Gland: IUCN, 1994. (ISBN: 2-8317-0201-1). Definitions include: IA Strict Nature Reserve: managed mainly for science; IB Wilderness Area: managed mainly for wilderness protection; II National Park: managed mainly for ecosystem protection; III Natural Monument: managed mainly for conservation of specific natural features; IV Habitat / Species Management Area: managed mainly for conservation through management intervention; V Protected Landscape / Seascape: managed mainly for landscape/seascape conservation and recreation; VI Managed Resource Protected Area: managed mainly for the sustainable use of natural ecosystems. GAZ_AREA: area in hectares as described in the nomination document (e.g. parliamentary gazettal), to the nearest hectare. Some protected areas do not have a specific area in the designation. GIS_AREA: area in hectares based on current spatial data and an Albers equal area projection for Australia. Where protected area consists of multiple polygons (parts) the GIS_AREA is the sum of all the polygons with the same name, type, state and IUCN category. It is this field that is used to calculate the statistics provided in spreadsheets at: www.environment.gov.au/capad/ REPT_AREA is the same with GIS_AREA (previously REPT_AREA is in hectares from the GAZ_AREA attribute and if this is a null value then the GIS_AREA is used. For Protected areas with multiple records, REPT_AREA is a calculated by dividing GAZ_AREA by GIS_AREA of the total then applying this factor to the GIS_AREA of the record). Due to the fact that not all received data have REPT_AREA, it is incomplete and inconsistent if REPT_AREA is used for analysis. GAZ_DATE: the first gazettal or proclamation date that established any protected area at this site. LATEST_GAZ: the date of the most recent gazettal or proclamation to add land to the protected area. It can be the same date as the GAZ_AREA. NRS_PA: This attribute indicates the status of the protected area as part of the National Reserve System (NRS). "Y" = Yes. A protected area located within the State and Territory jurisdiction "I" = an interim protected area - in the process of being gazetted/established. "N" = No. A protected area that does not meet the NRS criteria. "ND" = No Data. A protected area that does not meet NRS criteria, but compliments the NRS with sympathetic management. STATE: The state is the state that the protected area is located in. EXT= protected areas located in Australian external territories. AUTHORITY: The Authority responsible for the management of the protected area mechanism.    AAD     Australian Antarctic DivisionAC_SA     Alexandrina CouncilACT_TAMSD    ACT Territory and Municipal Services DirectorateAWC     Australian Wildlife ConservancyAWC & BA    Australian Wildlife Conservancy & Birds AustraliaBBT     Bookmark Biosphere TrustBHA     Bush Heritage AustraliaCCC_QLD     Caloundra City CouncilCR PTY LTD    Conservation Reserves PTY LTDDOE     Australian Government, Department of the EnvironmentEAC_QLD     Ewamian Aboriginal CorporationEL Inc._NSW    Enduring Landscapes Inc.FC_NSW     Forestry Commission of NSWFPR Inc.     Friends of the Porongurup Range (Inc)GCC_NSW    Gosford City CouncilHCR_CMA    Hunter - Central Rivers Catchment Management AuthorityILC_NT     Indigenous Land CorporationIMG     Indigenous management groupIMG, LILC     Indigenous management group and Local Indigenous Land CouncilKRGC_NSW    Ku-ring-gai CouncilLHI_Board    Lord Howe Island BoardLILC     Local Indigenous Land CouncilLVRC_Q_EPA    Lockyer Valley Regional Council and QLD EPAMINCA_QLD    Magnetic Island Nature Care AssociationNF SA Inc.     Nature Foundation SA IncNSC_QLD     Noosa Shire CouncilNSW_OEH    NSW Office of Environment and HeritageNT_PWCNT    Parks and Wildlife Commission of the NTQLD_DERM    Queensland Department of Environment and Resource ManagementQLD_EHP     Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage ProtectionQLD_EPA     Queensland Environment Protection AgencyQLD_NPRSR    Queensland Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and RacingSA_DEH     South Australian Department of Environment and HeritageSA_DEWNR    South Australian Department of Environment, Water and Natural ResourcesF_SA Forestry South AustraliaSCRC_QLD    Sunshine Coast Regional CouncilTAS_DPIPWE    Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and EnvironmentTAS_WPMT    Wellington Park Management Trust TasmaniaTFN_VIC     Trust for Nature (Victoria)TLC Inc_TAS    Tasmanian Land Conservancy Inc.TSRA     Torres Strait Regional AuthorityTTTN     The Trustee for the Trust for NatureU. Ballarat     University of BallaratVIC_DEPI     Victorian Department of Environment and Primary IndustriesWA_DPAW    Western Australian Department of Parks and WildlifeWAC     Winangakirri Aboriginal CorporationWEC    Worlds End Conservation Pty LtdDATASOURCE: Describes the source of the data for the protected area, values are:    AAD     Australian Antarctic DivisionACT_TAMSD    ACT Territory and Municipal Services DirectorateDOE     Australian Government, Department of the EnvironmentDOE_NRSP    Australian Government, Department of the Environment - National Reserve System ProgramF_SA     Forestry South AustraliaFC_NSW     Forestry Commission of NSWLHI_Board    Lord Howe Island BoardNSW_OEH    NSW Office of Environment and HeritageNT_PWCNT    Parks and Wildlife Commission of the NTQLD_EHP     Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage ProtectionQLD_NPRSR    Queensland Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and RacingSA_DEWNR    South Australian Department of Environment, Water and Natural ResourcesTAS_DPIPWE    Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and EnvironmentVIC_DEPI     Victorian Department of Environment and Primary IndustriesWA_DPAW    Western Australian Department of Parks and WildlifeGOVERNANCE: Records the type of governance that has management and decision making responsibility. G = Government, C = Community (conserved areas including indigenous peoples or local communities), J = Joint or P = Privately managed. ENVIRON: A protected area gazetted as terrestrial may have a marine component and vice versa. A protected area can be 'T' terrestrial, marine 'M' and both 'B'. Terrestrial CAPAD 2014 contains 'T' and 'B'. Marine CAPAD 2014 contains 'M'. OVERLAP: Shows whether or not the protected area is overlapped by another. Protected areas with a value of '1' are the primary protected area in that area. A protected area with a value of '2' is completely overlapped by another protected area. X_COORD: is the longitude in decimal degrees east within the object closest to the centre of the object using the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994. Y_COORD: is the latitude in decimal degrees south within the object closest to the centre of the object using the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994.MGT_PLAN: The code of the status of the management plan for the protected area.Definitions Include:P - In Preparation - Some form of management document was being prepared.D - Draft - A draft management document was released for comment by the public, management board or equivalent.S - Statutory - Enabling legislation establishes the management of a protected area and separate management document is not required.I - Management Intent - A formal statement of management intent has been prepared that clearly sets out the management objectives for the protected area but includes little else.M - Management Plan - A formally adopted management plan that has been through consultation and contains strategies and actions for implementation for this protected area. R - Regional Plan - A formally adopted management plan has been through consultation and contains general strategies and actions for implementation over a group of protected areas.N - Unknown - No form of management document could be found.RES_NUMBER: The reserve number (if declared) as used by the controlling authority. OBJECTID *, Shape *, SHAPE.AREA and SHAPE.LEN are automatically generated ESRI attributes