Litter Cover
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 17 benchmarks together — the OptimalRange form drives the primary score, while 16 guard(s) constrain the result.
Contributing Benchmarks
Evidence & Context
Therefore, a benchmark of ²6590% is established.
Litter Cover (%)
This benchmark represents the highest achievable litter cover under sustainable production forestry in Australian tropical rainforests, reflecting a management approach that balances conservation and low-impact harvesting.
The value is derived from the North Queensland selective logging model, which aimed to leave 40-60% of coupes completely undisturbed, combined with RIL principles that minimize bare ground in harvested areas. This represents the highest achievable condition under sustainable production forestry.
Sources (1)
Combined Effects of Fire and Selective Timber Harvesting on Forest Structure, Composition and Topsoil Properties in a Sub-Tropical Eucalypt Forest (Ryan et al. 2021)
View SourceSupporting Sources (2)
Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.
The effect of litter layer on controlling surface runoff and erosion in rubber plantations on tropical mountain slopes, SW China | Request PDF - ResearchGate
View SourceUsing experimental manipulation to assess the roles of leaf litter in the functioning of forest ecosystems
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