2.5 Vegetation

2.5.1 Cleared Lines

2.5.1.1 Example 1

Location of Example:	152°51'25" East, 25°19'22" South
Distinctive Characteristics:	In Figure 2.5.1.1a the Cleared Lines (created fire breaks, seismic monitoring, etc) have numerous attributes that differ to roads: They are generally wider and straighter. They have no pavement or bitumen. There are generally no roads diverging off them. There are generally no access points along these lines to buildings, dwellings or other infrastructure.
Regional Considerations:
Figure: 2.5.1.1 Representation of Cleared Lines Vs Roads

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2.5.1.2 Example 2

Location of Example:	141°50'04" East, 27°54'22" South
Distinctive Characteristics:	Figure 2.5.1.2 is a representation of Cleared Lines in a Remote Area (created for fire breaks, seismic monitoring, etc). Cleared lines have numerous attributes that differ from roads: They are generally straighter and can sometimes form a rectilinear pattern. They have no pavement or bitumen. There are generally no roads diverging off them. There are generally no access points along these lines to buildings, dwellings or other infrastructure. Cleared lines may also show signs of overgrowth if not accessed recently.
Regional Considerations:
Figure: 2.5.1.2 Representation of Cleared Lines Vs Roads

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2.5.2 Cultivated Areas

2.5.2.1 Example 1

Location of Example:	152°17'51" East, 24°48'37" South
Distinctive Characteristics:	Orchards can be identified by their orderly planting and contrast with the surrounding vegetation growth. Orchards have farm infrastructure associated with them. No significant vehicle tracks are generally visible through this area.
Regional Considerations:	Orchards visibility on imagery vary depending on the season. eg. Apple trees in Autumn.
Figure: 2.5.2.1 Representation of Orchards in association with surrounding features.

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2.5.2.2 Example 2

Location of Example:	152°36'50" East, 25°22'29" South
Distinctive Characteristics:	Pine plantation can be distinguished by the tightly compacted rows of trees. Figure 2.5.4.1b shows both the newly planted rows, against the mature grown area, which is shown in dark green.
Regional Considerations:
Figure: 2.5.2.2 Representation of Plantations in association with surrounding features.

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2.5.3 Cotton Gins

2.5.3.1 Example 1

Location of Example:	149°33'42" East, 28°37'13" South
Distinctive Characteristics:	The Cotton Gin facility has distinctive rectangular bundles of cotton during harvesting that are not topographic features and should not be captured. Related infrastructure such as Buildings and Canals can be captured.
Regional Considerations:
Figure: 2.5.3.1 Representation of a Cotton Gin in association with surrounding features.

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2.5.3.2 Example 2

Location of Example:	149°35'22" East, 29°26'22" South
Distinctive Characteristics:	The Cotton Gin facility has distinctive rectangular bundles of cotton during harvesting that are not topographic features and should not be captured. Related infrastructure such as Buildings and Canals can be captured.
Regional Considerations:
Figure: 2.5.3.3 Representation of a Cotton Gin in association with surrounding features.

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2.5.3.3 Example 3

Location of Example:
Distinctive Characteristics:	Regular shaped Bundles of Cotton aligned on Cotton Gin. Note the tarpaulin covering the bundles. These covers cause bright white signatures on multispectral imagery.
Regional Considerations:
Figure: 2.5.3.3 Photograph of Cotton Bundles

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2.5.4 Windbreaks

2.5.4.1 Example 1

Location of Example:	149°20'42" East, 28°31'07" South
Distinctive Characteristics:	Windbreaks are located within paddocks. Windbreaks are not remnant vegetation along road corridors. Remnant vegetation along road corridors must not be depicted as Windbreaks.
Regional Considerations:	Windbreaks typically occur in relatively flat, open regions of agricultural production where strong prevailing winds can have a destructive impact.
Figure: 2.5.4.1 Representation of Windbreaks in association with surrounding features.

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2.5.4.2 Example 2

Location of Example:	149°20'42" East, 28°31'07" South
Distinctive Characteristics:	Windbreaks are located within paddocks. Winbreaks are not remnant vegetation along road corridors. Remnant vegetation along road corridors must not be depicted as Windbreaks.
Regional Considerations:	Windbreaks typically occur in relatively flat, open regions of agricultural production where strong prevailing winds can have a destructive impact.
Figure: 2.5.4.2 Representation of Windbreaks in association with surrounding features.