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    • Australia's bioregions IBRA
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Maps, data and dashboard

 

This page has a link to the new interactive tool and visual representation of the Collaborative Australian Protected Area Database (CAPAD) 2022. The page also has maps and data related to the National Reserve System and National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas.

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Australian Protected Areas Dashboard

CAPAD now has an interactive map tool where you can explore Australia’s protected areas visually. The Australian Protected Areas Dashboard and maps show the locations, extent and management of the National Reserve System, with data drawn from CAPAD 2022.

Screenshot of the Australian Protected Areas Dashboard

View desktop version Australian Protected Areas Dashboard

Maps

National Reserve System and National Representative System of Marine Park Areas

Map of Australia showing National Reserve System - Marine Protected Areas

Download the National Reserve System and National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas map (PDF 1.89 MB)

Map of Australia showing National Reserve System locations

Download the Location of reserves in the National Reserve System map (PDF 1.65 MB)

Map of Australia showing National Reserve System - IUCN Categories

Download the National Reserve System - IUCN categories map (PDF 1.72 MB)

Bioregions

Map of Australia showing Interim biogeographic regionalisation, version 7

Download the Australia's 89 bioregions map (PDF 2.77 MB)

Map of Australia showing Interim biogeographic regionalisation, version 7

Download the Australia's 419 subregions map (PDF 4.8 MB) ​

Protection levels of bioregions

Map of Australia showing National Reserve System - IBRA region protection levels

Download the Protection levels of bioregions map (PDF 1.98 MB)

Map of Australia showing National Reserve System - IBRA subregion protection levels

Download the Protection levels of subregions map (PDF 2.34 MB)

Map of Australia showing National Reserve System - underrepresented bioregions

Download the Underrepresented bioregions map (PDF 1.76 MB)

Map of Australia showing National Reserve System - underrepresented subregions

Download the Underrepresented subregions map (PDF 2.08 MB)

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Data - CAPAD 2022 and previous editions

  • Protected area ownership, governance and by state and territory
  • Protected areas by IUCN category
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