About the Biodiversity Values Map and Threshold Tool
The Biodiversity Values Map and Threshold Tool (BMAT) can be used to determine if a proposed development or clearing exceeds the threshold that may require the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme to be applied.
The Biodiversity Values Map and Threshold Tool can help developers, landholders and consent authorities to:
- search for a specific location using an address or lot and deposited plan number
- identify the types of biodiversity values at a location
- calculate the proposed area clearing impact
- generate a report indicating whether the Biodiversity Offset Scheme threshold is exceeded because a proposal is on land mapped on the Biodiversity Values Map or because the area clearing threshold is exceeded.
For comprehensive guidance on using the Biodiversity Values Map and Threshold Tool, download the
Biodiversity values threshold tool user guide (PDF)(3.86 MB)
Create a BMAT account for better project management
If you frequently use the Biodiversity Values Map and Threshold Tool to assess different development areas or clearing proposals, you can save time by getting a BMAT account. This will allow you to:
- save a project so you can edit over time, which can ensure time efficiencies when dealing with complex projects
- test multiple scenarios over the same site or share projects with colleagues or clients with accounts
- upload your own polygons (KML or shapefile) to the tool to check if a development's footprint enters the scheme.
To get an account, email [email protected] with the following information:
- your username
- your email address
- your contact number.