About VMAP
Why VMAP is needed
There has been a long-standing need for a reliable, consistent and publicly accessible dataset that monitors native vegetation across the Australian continent, particularly native woody vegetation cover. These data are critical to devising and implementing laws, policies and commitments directed at mitigating climate change, improving landscape resilience and conserving and restoring biodiversity. Existing datasets have limitations of scope, resolution, geographic coverage and timeliness; VMAP complements them with accurate, timely and accessible information.
Our guiding principles
VMAP is guided by five principles. Useful: meeting identified information needs related to Australian vegetation. Robust: applying rigorous methods to derive relevant information. Transparent: open methods and processes. Timely: data outputs provided promptly. Accessible: methods and data freely available for non-commercial uses.
The team behind VMAP
VMAP is led by The Australian National University with Haizea Analytics, in collaboration with WWF Australia. ANU provides scientific research expertise. Haizea Analytics delivers advanced nature modelling, geospatial analytics and visualisation. WWF Australia supports environmental stewardship and has worked closely with the Accountability Framework initiative on deforestation-free assessment guidance.
Collaboration and feedback
VMAP is managed openly and collaboratively to meet user needs and avoid duplication with other initiatives. We welcome feedback on our datasets and partnerships with research, government, industry and not-for-profit organisations. Explore the deforestation-free assessment guideline or return to the VMAP home. Contact: contact@vmap.au.