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.

Revegetation benefits are based on the principle of maximising representation of pre-clearing native vegetation communities through revegetation in areas that are expected to become suitable for target communities by 2050. Rates of loss used to weight the importance of communities are based on past clearing, degradation and fragmentation, as well as future contractions, expansions and shifts of bioclimatic envelopes due to climate change. Expected future distributions of bioclimatic class envelopes were derived by averaging the impacts of three climate projections (MPI, CAN and MIROC) each at 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.