BioNet Web Service offline

Due to planned data updates, BioNet Web Service will be offline from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm on Monday 18 May 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience.

NSW BioNet is the repository for biodiversity data products managed by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

BioNet aims to improve biodiversity outcomes by enabling the community and government to proactively manage and enhance biodiversity in New South Wales through comprehensive, credible and robust data and information.

BioNet Biodiversity Data Capture: Harnessing data for greater impact

About BioNet

BioNet is made up of a number of data collections. These collections are mostly contained within 2 core systems:

  • BioNet Atlas
  • BioNet Vegetation Classification

BioNet data can also be accessed using the BioNet Web Service.

BioNet Atlas

BioNet Atlas is the NSW repository for species names, species sightings, systematic survey and threatened biodiversity data.

BioNet Vegetation Classification

BioNet Vegetation Classification is the repository for NSW landscapes and vegetation classification data.

BioNet Web Service

BioNet Web Service is an Open Application Programming Interface (API) which allows organisations and individuals to directly integrate BioNet data into their software systems.

Other ways to access BioNet data

You can also access BioNet data through:

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