[talk-au] A possible CAPAD 2016 import?

[Andrew Davidson]

On 18/2/17 11:59, cleary wrote:
 >
> I would prefer incremental additions, that is one-by-one, after checking
> what is already on the map.
>
> My major concern with any mass import is the effect on existing data. In
> particular where a new way is overlaid on an existing way, making
> editing more difficult.  On parts of the NSW/VIC border, there are ten
> relations (two of which are protected areas) attached to a single way.
> It is manageable to alter relations if needed etc. but it is difficult
> if we have ten separate ways overlaid one on top of the other.  For this
> reason I would prefer to see new areas added where appropriate, but
> adding new relations to existing ways where they exist.

OK, I'll start thinking in terms of a manual import. We'll have to come 
up with some way of being a bit systematic about putting them in, 
especially if more than one mapper wants to volunteer.

>
> I have added some protected areas in NSW and SA using the approved
> government data sources. If there were any discrepancies, I would be
> inclined to prefer the state government sources although hopefully there
> will not be any significant discrepancies.

Yeah, I wasn't explicit enough about that. What I was trying to say is 
that NSW, SA, and Tas are "done" (or at least will have to be treated 
differently--check for completeness add operator tags, start dates etc 
). I'd be prepared to bet that the CAPAD data is the States' data.


> CAPAD may also have errors or omissions. For example, I had mapped
> Calperum Station in South Australia which is a non-government protected
> area but I could not see it in CAPAD map (although it may well be in the
> 2016 edition when it becomes available).
>

Turns out that's because Calperum Station is not a protected area under 
the definition used for CAPAD (because there is tourism development 
allowed it doesn't fall under a IUCN category). CAPAD only lists things 
that would be protect_class 1 to 6 in OSM. I think Calperum would be 
protect_class 7.