A cadastral model for low value lands: the NSW western lands experience

Abstract

The operation of the cadastre in the semi-arid lands of Western New South Wales has remained relatively unchanged since settlement. This paper examines the problem of sustainable resource use and how the introduction of a Multi-Purpose Cadastre can provide a more certain future. The development and use of a consistent spatial framework, comprehensive datasets and new rules and procedures for boundary definition and demarcation are proposed as improvements to the existing cadastral system.