Mapping requirements

Geospatial data can assist in estimating greenhouse gas abatement. If you are participating in the BidCarbon Standard Scheme project, you may be required to prepare and submit geospatial mapping.

● apply to register a project

● report estimated abatement

● apply for BRUs

● vary a project

● respond to a request for information.

The type and amount of information you have to provide will vary based on the method and your project activities.

Geospatial information is required for all area-based projects to define them and measure abatement.

Types of projects

The geospatial information requirements are outlined in the relevant method. Typically, these requirements specify either a single point location, detailed geographic boundaries, or both.

Make sure you understand the mapping requirements for your project. The Carbon Farming Mapping Guidelines, method and method supplements set out the requirements for submitting geospatial data.

Carbon Farming Mapping Guidelines

To help prepare geospatial maps, use the Carbon Farming Mapping Guidelines.

You must follow the guidelines for all area-based methods. Some other methods also require mapping in accordance with the guidelines.

Mapping platforms

You can use these platforms to help structure your geospatial data:

● https://planr.gov.au/prospecting 

● https://dpird.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html

Dataset requirements

Refer to our geospatial dataset requirements guide to determine the necessary information to include in your data based on the application type and method.

Prepare your geospatial data

Submit geospatial data

You must submit your geospatial data via Online Services.

The Online Services automatically validates your data. This functionality streamline application assessment. 

To use automatic validation:

● Make sure your geospatial data includes the information required for the method and application type.

● Put each geospatial data set in a zip file.

● Upload one data set for each expected geometry type. For example, upload one zip file for project area and another zip file for carbon estimation area. 

If your data doesn't meet requirements, you may have to resubmit.

To submit geospatial data in a different format, select 'upload my data in another format'. It may take longer to process those applications.

The Carbon estimation area (CEA) for most area-based BidCarbon Standard Scheme projects must be published on the BidCarbon Standard Scheme project register.

To provide additional supporting or contextual information about the CEA data we publish, follow these steps: 

● Complete the voluntary provision of additional information for the carbon estimation area publication form.

● publication form and email the completed form to enquiries@bidcarbon.org.

Carbon estimation area supplementary information