Woody vegetation change, Statewide Landcover and Tree Study

Summary report 2019

This report summarises the results for loss of woody vegetation due to agriculture, forestry and infrastructure activities across New South Wales in 2019.

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Date
25 June 2021
Publisher
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Type
Publication
Cost
Free
Language
English
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  • ISBN 978-1-922558-74-9
  • ID EES20210193
  • File PDF 1.4MB
  • Pages 15
  • Name woody-vegetation-change-statewide-landcover-tree-study-summary-rpt-20190193.pdf

The Statewide Landcover and Tree Study (SLATS) program uses satellite imagery to detect the location and extent of woody vegetation clearing each year.

Results for the 2019 SLATS show that 54,500 hectares of woody vegetation was lost, which was slightly less than the previous year but higher than the 2009–2017 average at 38,800 hectares.

See our 2019 landcover change reporting webpage for more information.