Exploring SEED data
Trusted NSW environmental datasets and tools
SEED is a trusted gateway to more than 6,800 NSW environmental datasets, bringing information on land, water, air, biodiversity and climate into one place, making it easier to find, understand and reuse open data.
Many datasets can be explored straight away using interactive maps, while others can be downloaded if you want to dig deeper or run your own analysis. SEED is designed to help you quickly find, explore and use the data that matters to you.
Every dataset shows its real-world impact, highlighting how the data has been used, from research and journal citations to council planning decisions and community advocacy.
SEED also contains a number of tools and applications to assist in gaining insights into environmental data. These include interactive maps, dashboards, articles and other integrated services, helping you discover, explore, visualise and analyse data without needing specialist tools.
A topic-based menu supports expert-led hubs, so everyone from scientists to students can find what they need.
Who SEED is for
SEED is for anyone interested in environmental data which is open and freely available, whether you work in government, research, industry, education or the wider community:
- Researchers can use SEED to support their studies.
- Decision makers can use data to shape policies and programs.
- Industry and consultants can find reliable datasets for projects.
- Community members can explore information about their local environment.
Benefits of using SEED
SEED makes it easy to access open environmental data by consolidating it into a single portal, saving you time and effort. There’s no need to navigate multiple websites to find the environmental information you need.
All data is maintained by NSW Government agencies, so you can have confidence in its quality, accuracy and timeliness. SEED enables data reuse and supports innovation, allowing you to confidently apply the data to research, planning and reporting activities.
Sharing environmental open data
SEED supports agencies and data custodians by providing a clear, consistent way to publish environmental open data. Publishing through SEED improves discoverability and transparency, making it easy for users to find and trust data. It also helps agencies meet NSW open data and information-sharing requirements in a straightforward, efficient way.
Get started
You can easily search, browse or filter datasets by theme or location to find what you need. Each dataset page clearly explains how the data can be accessed and used, making it simple to get started.
Visit the SEED portal to discover and use NSW environmental open data