Description: This dataset shows the soil protection zone locations used in the development of cropping residues for NSW, to retain a suitable level of stubble for soil protection. The NSW North soil protection zone retained 1.5 t/ha of stubble for soil protection. The NSW South soil protection zone retained 1 t/ha of stubble for soil protection.
The boundary features were extracted from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS 2016) digital boundaries [Copyright Commonwealth of Australia administered by the ABS]. This dataset has been mapped using the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) boundaries to align with the cropping residue layers and has been amalgamated to form the two zones.
This information was originally collated for the Australian Biomass for Bioenergy Assessment (ABBA) project and has been updated several times. It is available for use in the NSW BioSMART tool (Biomass Spatial and Modular Assessment of Resources Tool - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/biomass-for-bioenergy/nsw-biosmart) and on the National Map (https://nationalmap.gov.au/) platform.
For more information on the derivation of the residue volumes please contact the NSW Forest Science unit (https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/abba) and look at:
O’Connell D, Farine D, Dunlop M, Poole M, Grant T, Herr A, Poulton P, Unkovich M, Baldock J & Woodward W (2008) ‘Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers, – Phase I’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A, Farine D, Poulton P, Baldock J, Bruce J, Braid A, Dunlop M, O'Connell D & Poole M (2011) ‘Harvesting stubble for energy in Australia – Take it or leave it? Phase II of Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A & Dunlop M (2011) ‘Bioenergy in Australia: An improved approach for estimating spatial availability of biomass resources in the agricultural production zones’, Biomass and Bioenergy 35(5):2298-2305.
Herr A, O’Connell D, Dunlop M, Unkovich M, Poulton P & Poole M (2012) ‘Second harvest - Is there sufficient stubble for biofuel production in Australia?’, Global Change Biology Bioenergy 4:654-660.
Last updated in October 2024.
Copyright Text: NSW Forest Science, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry
Description: This dataset estimates the location and mass in dry tonnes at 0% moisture content (MC) and in tonnes at harvest 'As is' MC of cereal straw, non-cereal straw, and hay and silage residues across NSW, Australia. This information was originally collated for the Australian Biomass for Bioenergy Assessment (ABBA) project and has been updated several times. It is available for use in the NSW BioSMART tool (Biomass Spatial and Modular Assessment of Resources Tool - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/biomass-for-bioenergy/nsw-biosmart) and on the National Map (https://nationalmap.gov.au/) platform.
The boundary features were extracted from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS 2016) digital boundaries [Copyright Commonwealth of Australia administered by the ABS]. This dataset is mapped at the Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2).
Each SA2 region shows the total annual average tonnes of cereal straw, non-cereal straw, and hay and silage residues for the period July 2011 to June 2021 (average of 10 years). Each SA2 region also shows the combined total of these 3 residue types. This layer gives a quick reference summary of the 3 residue types, which have been individually mapped in more detail to crop type. The SA2 residues were derived using the 'parent' SA4 region residue totals (calculated using the ABS ASGS Agricultural Commodities, Australia, cat. no. 7121.0 data cubes and from research carried out by the NSW Forest Science unit, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry) and by applying calculated percentages of each crop production from the ABS 2015-16FY SA2 agricultural survey data to determine the distribution of residues at this level. Please note the location of residues for the SA2 maps is based on the 2015-16FY crop production distribution (and in some cases the 2020-21FY crop production distribution).
The SA4 residue totals were calculated using Harvest Index (HI) values and based on a formula that considered a non-harvestable component and the retention of stubble for soil protection. The SA2 regions in the NSW North soil protection zone retained 1.5 t/ha of stubble and the NSW South soil protection zone retained 1 t/ha of stubble. Most of the moisture content (MC) percentages at harvest time were collated from the GRDC Grow Notes - Harvest (https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes).
Notes: Some SA2 regions were merged and the results were combined. Most commonly merged regions were built up areas contained wholly within the same regional area (i.e. Goulburn and Goulburn Region were merged). Some small regions along the coast were also merged with adjacent regions for clearer mapping.
For more information on the derivation of the residue volumes please contact the NSW Forest Science unit (https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/abba) and look at:
O’Connell D, Farine D, Dunlop M, Poole M, Grant T, Herr A, Poulton P, Unkovich M, Baldock J & Woodward W (2008) ‘Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers, – Phase I’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A, Farine D, Poulton P, Baldock J, Bruce J, Braid A, Dunlop M, O'Connell D & Poole M (2011) ‘Harvesting stubble for energy in Australia – Take it or leave it? Phase II of Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A & Dunlop M (2011) ‘Bioenergy in Australia: An improved approach for estimating spatial availability of biomass resources in the agricultural production zones’, Biomass and Bioenergy 35(5):2298-2305.
Herr A, O’Connell D, Dunlop M, Unkovich M, Poulton P & Poole M (2012) ‘Second harvest - Is there sufficient stubble for biofuel production in Australia?’, Global Change Biology Bioenergy 4:654-660.
Last updated in October 2024.
Copyright Text: NSW Forest Science, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry
Description: This dataset estimates the location and mass in dry tonnes at 0% moisture content (MC) and in tonnes at harvest 'As is' MC of cereal straw residues across NSW, Australia. This information was originally collated for the Australian Biomass for Bioenergy Assessment (ABBA) project and has been updated several times. It is available for use in the NSW BioSMART tool (Biomass Spatial and Modular Assessment of Resources Tool - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/biomass-for-bioenergy/nsw-biosmart) and on the National Map (https://nationalmap.gov.au/) platform.
The boundary features were extracted from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS 2016) digital boundaries [Copyright Commonwealth of Australia administered by the ABS]. This dataset is mapped at the Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2).
Each SA2 region shows the annual average tonnes of cereal straw residues by crop type for the period July 2011 to June 2021 (average of 10 years). Cereal crop types included are Wheat, Oats, Barley, Sorghum, Maize, Rice and Other Cereals (including Triticale). The SA2 residues were derived using the ‘parent’ SA4 region residue totals (calculated using ABS ASGS Agricultural Commodities, Australia, cat. no. 7121.0 data cubes and from research carried out by the NSW Forest Science unit, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry) and by applying calculated percentages of each crop production from the ABS 2015-16FY SA2 agricultural survey data to determine the distribution of residues at this level. Please note the location of residues for the SA2 maps is based on the 2015-16FY crop production distribution (and in some cases the 2020-21FY crop production distribution).
The SA4 residue totals were calculated using Harvest Index (HI) values and based on a formula that considered a non-harvestable component and the retention of stubble for soil protection. The SA2 regions in the NSW North soil protection zone retained 1.5 t/ha of stubble and the NSW South soil protection zone retained 1 t/ha of stubble. Most of the moisture content (MC) percentages at harvest time were collated from the GRDC Grow Notes - Harvest (https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes).
Note: Some SA2 regions were merged and the results were combined. Most commonly merged regions were built up areas contained wholly within the same regional area (i.e. Goulburn and Goulburn Region were merged). Some small regions along the coast were also merged with adjacent regions for clearer mapping.
For more information on the derivation of the residue volumes please contact the NSW Forest Science unit (https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/abba) and look at:
O’Connell D, Farine D, Dunlop M, Poole M, Grant T, Herr A, Poulton P, Unkovich M, Baldock J & Woodward W (2008) ‘Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers, – Phase I’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A, Farine D, Poulton P, Baldock J, Bruce J, Braid A, Dunlop M, O'Connell D & Poole M (2011) ‘Harvesting stubble for energy in Australia – Take it or leave it? Phase II of Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A & Dunlop M (2011) ‘Bioenergy in Australia: An improved approach for estimating spatial availability of biomass resources in the agricultural production zones’, Biomass and Bioenergy 35(5):2298-2305.
Herr A, O’Connell D, Dunlop M, Unkovich M, Poulton P & Poole M (2012) ‘Second harvest - Is there sufficient stubble for biofuel production in Australia?’, Global Change Biology Bioenergy 4:654-660.
Last updated in October 2024.
Copyright Text: NSW Forest Science, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry
Description: This dataset estimates the location and mass in dry tonnes at 0% moisture content (MC) and in tonnes at harvest 'As is' MC of cereal straw residues across NSW, Australia. This information was originally collated for the Australian Biomass for Bioenergy Assessment (ABBA) project and has been updated several times. It is available for use in the NSW BioSMART tool (Biomass Spatial and Modular Assessment of Resources Tool - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/biomass-for-bioenergy/nsw-biosmart) and on the National Map (https://nationalmap.gov.au/) platform.
The boundary features were extracted from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS 2016) digital boundaries [Copyright Commonwealth of Australia administered by the ABS]. This dataset is mapped at the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4).
Each SA4 region shows the annual average, minimum and maximum tonnes of cereal straw residues by crop type for the period July 2011 to June 2021 (average of 10 years). Cereal crop types included are Wheat, Oats, Barley, Sorghum, Maize, Rice and Other Cereals (including Triticale). The SA4 residues were calculated using data from the ABS ASGS Agricultural Commodities, Australia, cat. no. 7121.0 data cubes and from research carried out by the NSW Forest Science unit, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry.
The residues were calculated using Harvest Index (HI) values collated from many Australian sources and based on a formula that took into consideration a non-harvestable component (loose chaff and leaf material) and the retention of stubble for soil protection. The SA4 regions in the NSW North soil protection zone retained 1.5 t/ha of stubble and the NSW South soil protection zone retained 1 t/ha of stubble. Most of the moisture content (MC) percentages at harvest time were collated from the GRDC Grow Notes - Harvest (https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes).
For more information on the derivation of the residue volumes please contact the NSW Forest Science unit (https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/abba) and look at:
O’Connell D, Farine D, Dunlop M, Poole M, Grant T, Herr A, Poulton P, Unkovich M, Baldock J & Woodward W (2008) ‘Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers – Phase I’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A, Farine D, Poulton P, Baldock J, Bruce J, Braid A, Dunlop M, O'Connell D & Poole M (2011) ‘Harvesting stubble for energy in Australia – Take it or leave it? Phase II of Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A & Dunlop M (2011) ‘Bioenergy in Australia: An improved approach for estimating spatial availability of biomass resources in the agricultural production zones’, Biomass and Bioenergy 35(5):2298-2305.
Herr A, O’Connell D, Dunlop M, Unkovich M, Poulton P & Poole M (2012) ‘Second harvest - Is there sufficient stubble for biofuel production in Australia?’, Global Change Biology Bioenergy 4:654-660.
Last updated in October 2024.
Copyright Text: NSW Forest Science, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry
Description: This dataset estimates the location and mass in dry tonnes at 0% moisture content (MC) and in tonnes at harvest 'As is' MC of non-cereal straw residues across NSW, Australia. This information was originally collated for the Australian Biomass for Bioenergy Assessment (ABBA) project and has been updated several times. It is available for use in the NSW BioSMART tool (Biomass Spatial and Modular Assessment of Resources Tool - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/biomass-for-bioenergy/nsw-biosmart) and on the National Map (https://nationalmap.gov.au/) platform.
The boundary features were extracted from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS 2016) digital boundaries [Copyright Commonwealth of Australia administered by the ABS]. This dataset is mapped at the Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2).
Each SA2 region shows the annual average tonnes of non-cereal straw residues by crop type for the period July 2011 to June 2021 (average of 10 years). Non-cereal crop types included are Cotton, Canola, Other Oilseeds (including Safflower, Soybean, Sunflower, Sesame, Peanuts) and All Pulses (including Lupins, Lentils, Chickpeas, Field Peas, Faba Beans, Mung Beans). The SA2 residues were derived using the ‘parent’ SA4 region residue totals (calculated using ABS ASGS Agricultural Commodities, Australia, cat. no. 7121.0 data cubes and from research carried out by the NSW Forest Science unit, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry) and by applying calculated percentages of each crop production from the ABS 2015-16FY SA2 agricultural survey data to determine the distribution of residues at this level. Please note the location of residues for the SA2 maps is based on the 2015-16FY crop production distribution (and in some cases the 2020-21FY crop production distribution).
The SA4 residue totals were calculated using Harvest Index (HI) values and based on a formula that considered a non-harvestable component and the retention of stubble for soil protection. The SA2 regions in the NSW North soil protection zone retained 1.5 t/ha of stubble and the NSW South soil protection zone retained 1 t/ha of stubble. Most of the moisture content (MC) percentages at harvest time were collated from the GRDC Grow Notes - Harvest (https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes).
Note: Some SA2 regions were merged and the results were combined. Most commonly merged regions were built up areas contained wholly within the same regional area (i.e. Goulburn and Goulburn Region were merged). Some small regions along the coast were also merged with adjacent regions for clearer mapping.
For more information on the derivation of the residue volumes please contact the NSW Forest Science unit (https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/abba) and look at:
O’Connell D, Farine D, Dunlop M, Poole M, Grant T, Herr A, Poulton P, Unkovich M, Baldock J & Woodward W (2008) ‘Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers, – Phase I’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A, Farine D, Poulton P, Baldock J, Bruce J, Braid A, Dunlop M, O'Connell D & Poole M (2011) ‘Harvesting stubble for energy in Australia – Take it or leave it? Phase II of Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A & Dunlop M (2011) ‘Bioenergy in Australia: An improved approach for estimating spatial availability of biomass resources in the agricultural production zones’, Biomass and Bioenergy 35(5):2298-2305.
Herr A, O’Connell D, Dunlop M, Unkovich M, Poulton P & Poole M (2012) ‘Second harvest - Is there sufficient stubble for biofuel production in Australia?’, Global Change Biology Bioenergy 4:654-660.
Last updated in October 2024.
Copyright Text: NSW Forest Science, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry
Description: This dataset estimates the location and mass in dry tonnes at 0% moisture content (MC) and in tonnes at harvest 'As is' MC of non-cereal straw residues across NSW, Australia. This information was originally collated for the Australian Biomass for Bioenergy Assessment (ABBA) project and has been updated several times. It is available for use in the NSW BioSMART tool (Biomass Spatial and Modular Assessment of Resources Tool - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/biomass-for-bioenergy/nsw-biosmart) and on the National Map (https://nationalmap.gov.au/) platform.
The boundary features were extracted from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS 2016) digital boundaries [Copyright Commonwealth of Australia administered by the ABS]. This dataset is mapped at the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4).
Each SA4 region shows the annual average, minimum and maximum tonnes of non-cereal straw residues by crop type for the period July 2011 to June 2021 (average of 10 years). Non-cereal crop types included are Cotton, Canola, Other Oilseeds (including Safflower, Soybean, Sunflower, Sesame, Peanuts) and All Pulses (including Lupins, Lentils, Chickpeas, Field Peas, Faba Beans, Mung Beans). The SA4 residues were calculated using data from the ABS ASGS Agricultural Commodities, Australia, cat. no. 7121.0 data cubes and from research carried out by the NSW Forest Science unit, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry.
The residues were calculated using Harvest Index (HI) values collated from many Australian sources and based on a formula that took into consideration a non-harvestable component (loose chaff and leaf material) and the retention of stubble for soil protection. The SA4 regions in the NSW North soil protection zone retained 1.5 t/ha of stubble and the NSW South soil protection zone retained 1 t/ha of stubble. Most of the moisture content (MC) percentages at harvest time were collated from the GRDC Grow Notes - Harvest (https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes).
For more information on the derivation of the residue volumes please contact the NSW Forest Science unit (https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/abba) and look at:
O’Connell D, Farine D, Dunlop M, Poole M, Grant T, Herr A, Poulton P, Unkovich M, Baldock J & Woodward W (2008) ‘Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers – Phase I’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A, Farine D, Poulton P, Baldock J, Bruce J, Braid A, Dunlop M, O'Connell D & Poole M (2011) ‘Harvesting stubble for energy in Australia – Take it or leave it? Phase II of Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A & Dunlop M (2011) ‘Bioenergy in Australia: An improved approach for estimating spatial availability of biomass resources in the agricultural production zones’, Biomass and Bioenergy 35(5):2298-2305.
Herr A, O’Connell D, Dunlop M, Unkovich M, Poulton P & Poole M (2012) ‘Second harvest - Is there sufficient stubble for biofuel production in Australia?’, Global Change Biology Bioenergy 4:654-660.
Last updated in October 2024.
Copyright Text: NSW Forest Science, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry
Description: This dataset estimates the location and mass in dry tonnes at 0% moisture content (MC) and in tonnes at harvest 'As is' MC of hay and silage residues across NSW, Australia. This information was originally collated for the Australian Biomass for Bioenergy Assessment (ABBA) project and has been updated several times. It is available for use in the NSW BioSMART tool (Biomass Spatial and Modular Assessment of Resources Tool - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/biomass-for-bioenergy/nsw-biosmart) and on the National Map (https://nationalmap.gov.au/) platform.
The boundary features were extracted from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS 2016) digital boundaries [Copyright Commonwealth of Australia administered by the ABS]. This dataset is mapped at the Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2).
Each SA2 region shows the annual average tonnes of hay and silage residues for the period July 2011 to June 2021 (average of 10 years). Hay and Silage crop types are amalgamated (including Lucerne, Pasture, Cereal, Other Crops). The SA2 residues were derived using the ‘parent’ SA4 region residue totals (compiled from ABS ASGS Agricultural Commodities, Australia, cat. no. 7121.0 data cubes and from research carried out by the NSW Forest Science unit, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry) and by applying calculated percentages of each crop production from the ABS 2015-16FY SA2 agricultural survey data to determine the distribution of residues at this level. Please note the location of residues for the SA2 maps is based on the 2015-16FY crop production distribution (and in some cases the 2020-21FY crop production distribution).
The moisture content (MC) percentages at harvest time were collated from a number of Australian sources such as the GRDC Grow Notes - Harvest (https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes); AFIA - Guide to moisture content of hay (https://www.afia.org.au/index.php/resources/hayfactsheets/making-quality-hay/145-guide-to-moisture-content-of-hay); DPI - Producing quality lucerne hay (https://www.agrifutures.com.au/wp-content/uploads/publications/08-101.pdf); and DPI & Dairy Australia - Successful silage (https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/294053/successful-silage-topfodder.pdf).
Note: Some SA2 regions were merged and the results were combined. Most commonly merged regions were built up areas contained wholly within the same regional area (i.e. Goulburn and Goulburn Region were merged). Some small regions along the coast were also merged with adjacent regions for clearer mapping.
For more information on the derivation of the residue volumes please contact the NSW Forest Science unit (https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/abba) and look at:
O’Connell D, Farine D, Dunlop M, Poole M, Grant T, Herr A, Poulton P, Unkovich M, Baldock J & Woodward W (2008) ‘Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers, – Phase I’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A, Farine D, Poulton P, Baldock J, Bruce J, Braid A, Dunlop M, O'Connell D & Poole M (2011) ‘Harvesting stubble for energy in Australia – Take it or leave it? Phase II of Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A & Dunlop M (2011) ‘Bioenergy in Australia: An improved approach for estimating spatial availability of biomass resources in the agricultural production zones’, Biomass and Bioenergy 35(5):2298-2305.
Herr A, O’Connell D, Dunlop M, Unkovich M, Poulton P & Poole M (2012) ‘Second harvest - Is there sufficient stubble for biofuel production in Australia?’, Global Change Biology Bioenergy 4:654-660.
Last updated in October 2024.
Copyright Text: NSW Forest Science, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry
Description: This dataset estimates the location and mass in dry tonnes at 0% moisture content (MC) and in tonnes at harvest 'As is' MC of hay and silage residues across NSW, Australia. This information was originally collated for the Australian Biomass for Bioenergy Assessment (ABBA) project and has been updated several times. It is available for use in the NSW BioSMART tool (Biomass Spatial and Modular Assessment of Resources Tool - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/biomass-for-bioenergy/nsw-biosmart) and on the National Map (https://nationalmap.gov.au/) platform.
The boundary features were extracted from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS 2016) digital boundaries [Copyright Commonwealth of Australia administered by the ABS]. This dataset is mapped at the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4).
Each SA4 region shows the annual average, minimum and maximum tonnes of hay and silage residues for the period July 2011 to June 2021 (average of 10 years). Hay and Silage crop types are amalgamated (including Lucerne, Pasture, Cereal, Other Crops). The SA4 residues were compiled from the ABS ASGS Agricultural Commodities, Australia, cat. no. 7121.0 data cubes and from research carried out by the NSW Forest Science unit, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry.
The moisture content (MC) percentages at harvest time were collated from a number of Australian sources such as the GRDC Grow Notes - Harvest (https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes); AFIA - Guide to moisture content of hay (https://www.afia.org.au/index.php/resources/hayfactsheets/making-quality-hay/145-guide-to-moisture-content-of-hay); DPI - Producing quality lucerne hay (https://www.agrifutures.com.au/wp-content/uploads/publications/08-101.pdf); and DPI & Dairy Australia - Successful silage (https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/294053/successful-silage-topfodder.pdf).
For more information on the derivation of the residue volumes please contact the NSW Forest Science unit (https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forestry/science/forest-carbon/abba) and look at:
O’Connell D, Farine D, Dunlop M, Poole M, Grant T, Herr A, Poulton P, Unkovich M, Baldock J & Woodward W (2008) ‘Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers – Phase I’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A, Farine D, Poulton P, Baldock J, Bruce J, Braid A, Dunlop M, O'Connell D & Poole M (2011) ‘Harvesting stubble for energy in Australia – Take it or leave it? Phase II of Opportunities for energy efficiency, regional self-sufficiency and energy production for Australian grain growers’, Canberra, ACT, Australia: CSIRO and GRDC. Report to GRDC, Project Code: CSA00012.
Herr A & Dunlop M (2011) ‘Bioenergy in Australia: An improved approach for estimating spatial availability of biomass resources in the agricultural production zones’, Biomass and Bioenergy 35(5):2298-2305.
Herr A, O’Connell D, Dunlop M, Unkovich M, Poulton P & Poole M (2012) ‘Second harvest - Is there sufficient stubble for biofuel production in Australia?’, Global Change Biology Bioenergy 4:654-660.
Last updated in October 2024.
Copyright Text: NSW Forest Science, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Forestry