Dataset Number 1055 Dataset Title Depth to Hard Rock Status Published Metadata Maintained by DEW SMK

Description Category Soils Theme Soil Landscapes Keywords and Qualifiers SOIL Dataset Type Spatial Description Hard rock at shallow depth influences the effective rootzone of plants and is defined as material which is too hard to dig with hand tools, impacting on engineering uses of land. Hard rock is basement or country rock, many millions of years old, which generally occurs at or near the surface in the hilly country of the Mount Lofty Ranges, Northern Agricultural Districts, Eastern and Lower Eyre Peninsula, Central Yorke Peninsula and Kangaroo Island. Hard rock is distinguished from hardpan because it tends to become harder with depth, in contrast to hardpans which are generally hardest at the top, and become softer with depth. Depth to hard material is routinely measured during field survey where it occurs within a metre or so of the surface. Seven Hard Rock Depth analysis data classes (including not applicable) 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%. Soil Landscape Map Units are categorised INTO six (plus not applicable) legend categories (ROCK_DEPTH) according to the estimated average depth to hard rock. There is often significant variation from the assigned category within a map unit. 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. Depth to Hard Rock dataset can be viewed on NatureMaps (>Soils>Soil Physical Condition Attributes). Spatial data downloads are available from Data SA. SDE Feature Class Name Landscape.SALAD_HardRock_Depth 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 Method Capture Scale Comment Digitising Variable 1:50 000 SELECT 1 FROM DUAL; 1:100 000 SELECT 1 FROM DUAL; Scanning Variable 1:50 000 SELECT 1 FROM DUAL; 1:100 000 SELECT 1 FROM DUAL;

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Geographic Extent Extent Name Agricultural Region - South Australia Min Easting or Longitude 132.25 Min Northing or Latitude -38 Max Easting or Longitude 141 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

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