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.
View desktop version Australian Protected Areas Dashboard
Maps
National Reserve System and National Representative System of Marine Park Areas
Download the Location of reserves in the National Reserve System map (PDF 1.65 MB)
Download the National Reserve System - IUCN categories map (PDF 1.72 MB)
Bioregions
Download the Australia's 89 bioregions map (PDF 2.77 MB)
Download the Australia's 419 subregions map (PDF 4.8 MB)
Protection levels of bioregions
Download the Protection levels of bioregions map (PDF 1.98 MB)
Download the Protection levels of subregions map (PDF 2.34 MB)
Download the Underrepresented bioregions map (PDF 1.76 MB)
Download the Underrepresented subregions map (PDF 2.08 MB)
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