Google Earth Engine Burnt Area Map (GEEBAM)

Brief description

__PLEASE NOTE:__ \r\n\r\n__ GEEBAM is an interim product and there is no ground truthing or assessment of accuracy. *Fire Extent and Severity Mapping (FESM)* data should be used for accurate information on fire severity and loss of biomass in relation to bushfires.__\r\n \r\n__The intention of this dataset was to provide a rapid assessment of fire impact.__\r\n\r\nIn collaboration with the University of NSW, the NSW Department of Planning Infrastructure and Environment (DPIE) Remote Sensing and Landscape Science team has developed a rapid mapping approach to find out where wildfires in NSW have affected vegetation. We call it the Google Earth Engine Burnt Area Map (GEEBAM) and it relies on Sentinel 2 satellite imagery. The product output is a TIFF image with a resolution of 15m.\r\nBurnt Area Classes: \r\n\r\n1. Little change observed between pre and post fire \r\n\r\n2. Canopy unburnt - A green canopy within the fire ground that may act as refugia for native fauna, may be affected by fire \r\n\r\n3. Canopy partially affected - A mix of burnt and unburnt canopy vegetation \r\n\r\n4. Canopy fully affected -The canopy and understorey are most likely burnt\r\n\r\nUsing GEEBAM at a local scale requires visual interpretation with reference to satellite imagery. This will ensure the best results for each fire or vegetation class. \r\n\r\nImportant Note: GEEBAM is an interim product and there is no ground truthing or assessment of accuracy. It is updated fortnightly.\r\n\r\nPlease see Google Earth Engine Burnt Area Factsheet\r\n

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Data Quality Statement
GEEBAM Web Map Service
Vegetation Index Web Map Service
Postfire Satellite Image Web Map Service
PDF Burnt Area Mapping
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GEEBAM Factsheet