Scalding

Dataset Number 1048
Dataset Title Scalding
Status Published
Metadata Maintained by DEW SMK

Description

Category Soils
Theme Soil Landscapes
Keywords and Qualifiers SOIL
Dataset Type Spatial
Description Scalding refers to land where the surface soil has been eroded, exposing sub-surface material which is physically and/or chemically hostile to plant growth. As a consequence, the bare surface is susceptible to further erosion, and may shed sufficient water to cause off-site erosion. Scalding is primarily a condition affecting land in low rainfall environments. This assessment does not include bare land associated with saline groundwater. Magnesia patches, are bare areas caused by high near surface concentrations of soluble salts (not linked to a watertable) which are considered separately. Similarly, bare ground caused by near surface saline groundwater tables, is not classified as scalded. Three Scalding (including not applicable) analysis data classes have been supplied, as percentage values of Soil Landscape Map Units to be used for the calculation of spatial data statistics. Note: the sum of all percentage values for each map unit totals 100%. Each Soil Landscape Map Unit is categorised INTO five (plus not applicable) legend categories (EROS_SCALD) according to the proportion of its area affected by scalding.
Dataset Use Link to Soil Attribute Descriptions. This dataset has been derived from the Soil Landscape Map Units spatial dataset to be used for map creation or the calculation of spatial data statistics. Used to supply Government, community groups, industry and the general public with up to date regional, subregional and catchment level land and soil attribute information for southern South Australia. The aim is to produce maps, statistics and reports displaying and describing: Land and soil attributes within southern South AustraliaSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; Land surface features affecting land use, land management and productivitySELECT 1 FROM DUAL; Limitations / suitability of land and soil for a range of agricultural and other uses. Independent professional advice should be sought before using this in commercial decisions. Further information: soil and land attributes. Scalding dataset can be viewed on NatureMaps (>Soils>Soil Erosion Attributes). Spatial data downloads are available from Data SA.
SDE Feature Class Name Landscape.SALAD_Erosion_Scalding
Projection/ Coordinate System LAMBERT

Custodian

Data Authority

Data Authority Department for Environment and Water
Data Authority Name Sandy Carruthers
Executive Director, SSCS
Data Manager Amy Teitzel
Principal Advisor, Environmental Information
Department for Environment and Water
Amy.Teitzel2@sa.gov.au
81244717
Subject Matter Expert Tim Herrmann
Team Leader Sustainable Soils
Department for Environment and Water
tim.herrmann@sa.gov.au
08 8207 7734
Data Integrity Officer Tim Herrmann
Team Leader Sustainable Soils
Department for Environment and Water
tim.herrmann@sa.gov.au
08 8207 7734

Data Provider

Data Provider Department for Environment and Water

Data Quality

Lineage The dataset is based on an interpretation of 1:40,000 stereo colour aerial photography and limited field inspection of landscapes and soils by soil scientists. Soil Landscape Map Unit boundaries were determined after an integration of field observations and recordingsSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; laboratory analysesSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; stereoscopic examination of aerial photographsSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; understanding of regional landscape processes and stratigraphySELECT 1 FROM DUAL; existing soil and geological mapping data. To avoid inconsistencies and confusion, any updates to the Soil and Land Attribute mapping are to be managed by DEWNR Soil and Land Program. This data has been released under a Creative Commons licence. Where products are derived from this data, DEWNR are to be acknowledged, and any changes to the original data should be indicated.
Completeness Complete. The spatial data is subject to amendment as and when more data become available.
Positional Accuracy The accuracy is to the scale of mapping (50 metres at 1:50,000 and 300 metres at 1:100,000 mapping scale). The spatial data is to be used at the regional, subregional and catchment level, and can be used to provide property overviewsSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; however, cannot be used at the paddock level. South East, Kangaroo Island, Mount Lofty Ranges and the 'bottom' of Yorke Peninsula have been mapped at 1:50,000. Eyre Peninsula, the main part of Yorke Peninsula, Murray Mallee and Northern Agricultural Districts have been mapped at 1:100,000. Map unit boundaries should be treated as transition zones.
Method / Capture Scale
MethodCapture ScaleComment
DigitisingVariable1:50 000 SELECT 1 FROM DUAL; 1:100 000 SELECT 1 FROM DUAL;
ScanningVariable1:50 000 SELECT 1 FROM DUAL; 1:100 000 SELECT 1 FROM DUAL;

Tables

Table Name
Landscape.SALAD_Erosion_Scalding

Field Description

TableNameField AliasData Type% Complete% AccuracyDescription
Landscape.SALAD_Erosion_ScaldingLANSLU Character>90>90Soil Landscape Map Unit.
Landscape.SALAD_Erosion_ScaldingEROS_SCALD Character>9080-90Proportion of land affected by scalding (Legend category. See layer file for descriptions).
Landscape.SALAD_Erosion_ScaldingZ1 Number>9080-90Percentage of map unit not affected by scalding.
Landscape.SALAD_Erosion_ScaldingZ2 Number>9080-90Percentage of map unit affected by scalding.
Landscape.SALAD_Erosion_ScaldingZX Number>9080-90Percentage of map unit which is not applicable.

Geographic Extent

Extent NameAgricultural Region - South Australia
Min Easting or Longitude132.25
Min Northing or Latitude-38
Max Easting or Longitude141
Max Northing or Latitude-32.25

Dataset Status

Initially Acquired 01-JAN-2000
Last Updated 01-JUL-2009
Update Frequency As required
Maintenance Method As required
Metadata Created 29-APR-2015
If copied, source dataset
Metadata updated 29/MAY/25 env\bpellegrino
Authorised 31/MAY/15 env\croberts
Metadata Retired

Security Classification

ISMF Classification OFFICIAL
ISMF Integrity I2 - MODERATE Requirement
ISMF Availability A2 - MODERATE Requirement
AusGOAL Licensing Classification CC BY (Attribution)
Attribution
Further considerations for supply of dataset No

Operator Notes

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