Obtaining strategic cropping land maps

The current version of the strategic cropping land (SCL) trigger map is available for download. This map results from information provided by the Agricultural Land Audit and the Queensland Land Use Mapping Program.

The trigger map is a starting point for identifying strategic cropping land. The map is based on soil, land and climate information, and indicates the location of land that is expected to be SCL in Queensland. On-ground assessment against the SCL criteria will confirm the extent of SCL at a property or project level.

Online property maps

An SCL trigger map for your property can be requested using this online form. The map is free and will be emailed to you as a PDF file. The map is A3 portrait and should be printed at this size to obtain the best resolution.

Use this form to select an area of interest and obtain a strategic cropping land (SCL) trigger map on the property.

You will need you lot on plan number before you start.

If you have any problems using this service, email VMEnquiries@resources.qld.gov.au.

The map will be emailed as a PDF, free of charge. The maps are A3 portrait and should be printed at this size to obtain the best resolution. The average file size is 300KB.

Find your lot on plan

Your lot on plan is listed on the property title or on local government rates notices.

You can use the Queensland Globe to locate your property and lot on plan number. Open the Queensland Globe, type the street address into the Search box in the top left hand side using the Address search option. This should zoom to your selected property and show the lot on plan details in the Location search results box.

Search instructions

  • Only 1 lot on plan number can be entered for each map.
  • The map will show cadastral lines in the vicinity.
  • The lot on plan number needs to be entered without spaces.
  • If the lot on plan number is invalid you will receive an email advising that the request for a map has failed.
  • The lot on plan number is not case sensitive (i.e. 'a' is the same as 'A').

Fields marked with * must be completed.


Enter the lot only, do not include L or lot in front (e.g. 57 or D).


Enter the plan only (e.g. RP2 or AG1234).

GeoResGlobe

To view the SCL trigger map through GeoResGlobe:

  1. Click on Layers.
  2. Click on Add layers +
  3. Scroll down, then expand the Constrained lands layer by clicking the arrow on the right.
  4. Check the box next to Strategic cropping land.

Statewide and zone maps

GIS data

GIS data is available free from the Queensland Spatial Catalogue (QSpatial). To find the datasets, enter strategic cropping land in the search box at the left of the page.

From the files displayed, select the ones you want to download by checking Download dataset, then select the format of the data and add your email address. Once you have completed the check-out prompts you will be emailed a link that will allow you to download the data.

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  • Last reviewed: 8 Apr 2024
  • Last updated: 24 Oct 2024