Find out more about the new application for searching and downloading species sightings data.
About BioNet
NSW BioNet is the repository for biodiversity data products managed by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
BioNet aims to improve biodiversity outcomes by enabling the community and government to proactively manage and enhance biodiversity in New South Wales through comprehensive, credible and robust data and information.
BioNet has many data collections, which are mostly contained within 2 core systems:
- BioNet Atlas
- BioNet Vegetation Classification
BioNet data can also be accessed using BioNet web services.
Learn more about how to Access BioNet systems and data.
BioNet Atlas
BioNet Atlas is the NSW repository for species names, species sightings, systematic survey and threatened biodiversity data. Learn more at About BioNet Atlas.
- Login to BioNet Atlas – elevated data access options are available.
- Search Atlas data without logging in using:
- BioNet Atlas map viewer – new release
- Flora survey.
- Go to Threatened biodiversity profiles search.
- Contribute data to BioNet Atlas.
BioNet Vegetation Classification
BioNet Vegetation Classification is the repository for NSW landscapes and vegetation classification data. Learn more at About BioNet Vegetation Classification.
Login to BioNet Vegetation Classification.
BioNet web services
BioNet web services make biodiversity data available through standard online services, including OData APIs and spatial web services (such as WMS/WFS), so users can search, view and use it in mapping tools, applications and analysis workflows. Learn more about BioNet web services.
Other ways to access BioNet data
You can also access BioNet data through:
Data collections, programs and tools
Explore the suite of BioNet data collections.
BioNet data is foundational to the Integrated BioNet Vegetation Data for New South Wales program, which includes:
- NSW plant community type classification (PCT)
- State Vegetation Type Map
- Vegetation Condition Benchmarks.
The Plot to PCT Assignment Tool uses BioNet data to assist in the identification of PCTs in eastern New South Wales.