In order to assist end-users to synthesize the findings of the 3C modelling, we partially undertook the task of combining benefits mapping, based on simple rules. However there are many potential aggregations and no single correct way to do it, so if necessary end-users are encouraged to download the raw model outputs and undertake fit-for-purpose aggregations of their own. That being the case, the examples presented here may be a guide as to the possibilities.

Manage Benefits are based on the principal of maximising the representation of pre-clearing native vegetation communities by conserving existing vegetation. This map combines locations that are suitable for depleted communities now with locations that will become increasingly important in the future as important communities need to shift to meet a changing climate.

Rates of loss, used to weight the importance of communities, are based on past clearing, degradation and fragmentation, as well as expected future shifts and fluxes of bioclimatic envelopes due to climate change. Expected future distributions of bio-climatic envelopes were derived by averaging the impacts of three climate projections (MPI, CAN and MIROC), at both RCP 4.5 and 8.5 .

Models and map production by OEH NSW; GDM compositional turnover modelling by CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences, with funding from the Australian government.