A Framework for Integrating Regional Natural Resource Knowledge

A framework for integrating NRM data
and biodiversity modelling products for
prioritisation of conservation investment
Rajendra Shilpakar, Bronwyn Cameron, James Hutchinson-Smith and Frances Wright
6th National NRM Knowledge Conference, 6th – 8th June 2016 Coffs Harbour NSW
North West Local Land Services (NWLLS) region
Biodiversity values in the North West region
•
Diverse terrestrial &
aquatic ecosystems
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Over 3000km2 of listed
conservation area
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Over 1600km2 ha of
Travelling Stock
Reserves
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Over 100 threatened
species
Biodiversity investment prioritisation plan
1. Biodiversity value context:
Identified 17 biodiversity assets.
2. Biodiversity policy context:
International, Commonwealth and NSW
environmental legislation.
Regional: biodiversity target set by
catchment action plan.
3. Climate change context:
Potential degree of change associated
with projected climate change.
Conceptual framework
CSIRO (AdaptNRM) and NWLLS collaboration:
refined framework
Framework is included as Box 9 in this National Guide:
Included in
CSIRO (AdaptNRM) and NWLLS collaboration:
refined framework
Potential data: AdaptNRM products
Potential data: Disappearing Bioclimatic Class (BCC25)
Source: NSW Office of Environment (Drielsma et al. 2015)
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Potential data: Emerging Bioclimatic Class (BCC18)
Source: NSW Office of Environment (Drielsma et al. 2015)
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Implementation of the framework in NWLLS
17 assets
Prioritisation
rule set
Adaptive capacity
rule set
3C modelling: BCC change &
AdaptNRM: Composite change
Degree of
change rule set
Relative Risk to investment
Priority area
Priority actions
Biodiversity investment priority area
NWLLS biodiversity investment priority area
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Very high, high and
medium priority
area.
•
On-ground priority
actions identified
for each
patch/polygon.
Biodiversity investment risks associated with
projected climate future
• Projected climate for midfuture period (2040 – 2060)
represented by data from
Global Climate Models
• Investment risk landscape for
each climate case
In summary
CSIRO and
NWLLS
collaboration
Concluding remarks
•
North West LLS implemented the first part of
the framework successfully.
•
The second part of the framework may
need further analysis.
•
Challenge: lack of modelling product/data for
GCMs recommended for the Central Slope
region.
•
Way forward:
– Breakdown of investment priority by
priority type.
– Translating climate change risk to
adaption strategies for biodiversity
investment.
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Acknowledgements
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AdaptNRM, CSIRO (Veronica Doerr,
Talia Jeanneret and team) for a
collaboration in developing the
framework.
•
3C Modelling team of NSW Office of
Environment and Heritage (Michael
Drielsma, Jamie Love and team) for the
bioclimatic class data.
•
Australian Government Clean Energy
Fund programme.
•
Eco Logical Australia was contracted for
the NWLLS biodiversity prioritisation plan
project.
Framework is included as
Box 9, page 88-89 of this guide:
Disclaimers:
While every efforts provided for accurately presenting the data/maps, this summary is not guaranteed to be free from
error or omission. The State of NSW and the North West Local Land Services and it's employees disclaim liability from
the result of any actions taken or the decisions made on the basis of the information, or for any errors, omissions or
inaccuracies contained in this summary report.