D015351 - A.BSF.0003 - A.BSF.0003 - ABSF & SSF National Forest, Woodland & Vegetation Mapping & Reporting
| Project start date: | 17 January 2025 |
| Project end date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Publication date: | 27 November 2025 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
This project will bring together the primary data analysis processes and reporting systems required for reporting on the balance of tree and grass cover (BoTGC) and related biophysical metrics under the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF), and the Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) and put in place ongoing analysis.
Objectives
1. In consultation with ABSF and SSF:
a) review interactive reports and mapping currently available on existing BoTGC Dashboard
b) rationalise and agree on spatial and administrative reporting areas to be used for ongoing ABSF and BSF reporting.
2. Further develop the existing BoTGC Dashboard to service the reporting and mapping requirements of both the ABSF and SSF.
a) common ABSF and SSF interface
b) specific ABSF and SSF reporting pages, maps, tabular and graph products
c) interactive reports based on specific themes, regions and date ranges, and save the derived reports in tabular (spreadsheet) and graphic (image, PDF) forms.
d) display the woody vegetation change data and seasonal ground cover imagery as maps, with the ability to select, display and compare individual dates
e) display basemaps and reporting regions including national and state boundaries; NRM Regions, Local Government, ABARES, ABS, catchment, IBRA regions and sub regions.
3. Maintain the necessary data and systems for processing and reporting on annual woody vegetation extent, and seasonal fractional ground cover according to existing established processes.
4. Complete all analyses and population of dashboard reports prior to release of annual ABSF and SSF reports.
5. Support ongoing ABSF and SSF reporting for 2024 and 2025.
6. Provide the necessary technical support for the ABSF and SSF Dashboards and required project reporting.
Benefits to industry
Transparent reporting of on-farm vegetation for use in the ABSF and SSF.
Future research
Ongoing monitoring of on-farm vegetation.
More information
| Project manager: | Jacob Betros |
| Contact email: | Reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Cibo Labs Pty Ltd |
