ACT Geographic Data Directory

Urban Wildlife Database

Note: This dataset description is metadata (data about data) which describes the actual dataset in accordance with the ANZLIC (Australia New Zealand Land Information Council) Core Metadata Guidelines

Dataset citation

ANZLIC unique identifier: ANZAC0295000871

Title: Urban Wildlife Database

Custodian

Custodian: ACT Government, Department of Urban Services, Environment ACT

Jurisdiction: Australian Capital Territory

Description

Abstract:

The database manages information about situations in which animals have been found in distress. It contains details on the type of animals in distress, street address of where they were found, details of the animals situation, description of the ranger's action towards the animal, and details of the after care. The Urban Wildlife Program is a co-operative effort between the ACT Parks and Conservation Service and the ACT Wildlife Foundation. Native animals in distress are reported to a 24 hour answering service manned by the Wildlife Foundation by members of the public. The case is assessed and referred to a Wildlife Ranger if necessary. A number of honourary vets are utilised and the animals placed with wildlife carers for rehabilitation where possible

ANZLIC search words:

• FAUNA Management

Spatial domain:

Geographic extent name: AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY - ACT - State or Territory - Australia

Note: The format for each Geographic extent name is: Name - Identifier - Category - Jurisdiction (as appropriate) See GEN Register

Geographic bounding box:

North bounding latitude: -35°

South bounding latitude: -36°

East bounding longitude: 149.5°

West bounding longitude: 148.5°

Data currency

Beginning date: 1990-01-01

Ending date: Current

Dataset status

Progress: Complete

Maintenance and update frequency: Not Known

Access

Stored data format:

Non-digital: NON DIGITAL As at end of 1997, in the process of converting to digital format (ACCESS).

Available format type:

Non-digital: Verbal

Non-digital: Written

Non-digital: Verbal

Non-digital: Written

Access constraints:

The information contained within the database is free to the public, but enquiries need to be cleared by the manager. Information currently only available from Canberra Nature Park, ACT Parks and Conservation Service.

Data quality

Lineage:

Data has been collected in hardcopy forms since 1990.

Positional accuracy:

In most instances, street names and numbers given where relevant as well as grid references.

Attribute accuracy:

Core data is required to be filled out and there are standard formats of data entry for fields.

Logical Consistency:

Not Known

Completeness:

Not Known

Contact information

Contact organisation: ACT Government, Department of Urban Services, Environment ACT

Contact position: Manager

Mail address: PO Box 144

Locality: LYNEHAM

State: ACT

Country: Australia

Postcode: 2902

Telephone: 02 6207 6379

Facsimile: 02 6207 2122

Electronic mail address: david.shorthouse@act.gov.au

Metadata information

Metadata date: 2007-12-03

Metadata reference: http://indexgeo.net/asdd/act/ANZAC0295000871.html

This dataset description can be discovered via the Australian Spatial Data Directory (ASDD)