Who can publish data
SEED accepts NSW environmental data from:
- NSW Government agencies and departments
- Local councils
- Research institutions
- Non-government organisations
Data standards and quality
SEED maintains high standards for published data to ensure users can rely on the information provided. Your data should:
- Be accurate and reliable
- Include comprehensive metadata
- Be in formats that are accessible to users
- Have clear licensing information
- Be maintained and updated as needed
Benefits of publishing on SEED
By publishing your data on SEED, you can:
- Increase the visibility and impact of your environmental data
- Make your data discoverable by researchers, planners, and the community
- Ensure your data contributes to better environmental decision-making
- Connect your data with related environmental information
- Fulfill open data commitments
Before you submit
Before submitting your data, ensure you:
- Have the right to publish the data
- Have removed any sensitive information (personal details, culturally sensitive information)
- Have prepared appropriate metadata describing your dataset
- Have considered the appropriate license for your data
- Understand who will maintain the dataset
How to publish your data
Contact the SEED team
Contact us at [email protected] to discuss your data and the publishing process. Our team will guide you through the requirements and next steps.
Prepare your data and metadata
Work with the SEED team to create comprehensive metadata and data quality statements that describes:
- What the data represents
- When, why and and how it was collected
- Any limitations or caveats
- Contact information for questions
Submit your data
Work with the SEED team to submit your data through the appropriate channels. The team will help ensure your data meets all requirements and standards.
Review and publish
The SEED team will review your submission and work with you to address any issues. Once approved, your data will be published on the SEED portal, making it available to users across NSW and beyond.
Get started
Ready to share your environmental data? Contact the SEED team at [email protected] or use the contact us page to discuss your data publishing needs.
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