Soil Water Infiltration Rate
Benchmark Value
Scoring Curve
This curve shows how a field measurement for this indicator would score across all available benchmark forms in this context. The scoring engine uses 18 benchmarks together — the OptimalRange form drives the primary score, while 17 guard(s) constrain the result.
Contributing Benchmarks
Evidence & Context
Proposed Optimal Range: 25 - 150 mm/hr.
Soil Water Infiltration Rate (SWIR) is the velocity at which water enters the soil matrix, commonly expressed in mm/hr.
This benchmark represents a broader optimal range of soil water infiltration rates indicating good to excellent hydrological function under sustainable or regenerative agricultural management in Australian Tropical Monsoonal Savannas.
This range represents soils with good to excellent hydrological function, allowing for efficient water capture and storage, supporting healthy soil biogeochemical processes, and accommodating variations due to soil texture and specific regenerative practices.
Sources (1)
Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health Technical Reference 1734-6 version 5 - Bureau of Land Management, accessed July 18, 2025,
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Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.
Nutrient Loss and Water Quality - Oklahoma State University Extension, accessed July 16, 2025
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Grey Box (Eucalyptus microcarpa) Grassy Woodlands and Derived Native Grasslands of South-eastern Australia, accessed August 11, 2025
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