Invasive Species Presence

AUS-ASC-AGR-ISP General Moderate confidence

Benchmark Value

No specific value — see range
Direction: Lower is desirable ↓
Form: CompositeFramework

Scoring Curve

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Evidence & Context

The most robust benchmark is not a single numerical figure but rather a combination of a zero-tolerance policy for the most damaging invasive species and a performance-based standard for other naturalised species

Metric Definition:

Presence of declared noxious weeds and key environmental/agricultural pests

Benchmark Definition:

This benchmark represents the absence of high-threat invasive species, including declared noxious weeds and key pests, to maintain ecological integrity and sustainable agricultural productivity in the Australian alpine and subalpine agricultural crop production biome.

Justification:

Derived from legislative requirements (Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994), ecological sensitivity of alpine regions, and best-practice biosecurity principles prioritizing prevention and eradication.

Sources (2)

Preview of Australia state of the environment 2021: land, accessed May 11, 2025
Australia state of the environment 2021: land, accessed May 11, 2025 Journal

Buffel grass in Queensland's semi-arid woodlands - CSIRO Publishing, accessed July 13, 2025

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Preview of McDougall et al. (2005) Plant invasions in treeless vegetation of the Australian Alps
McDougall et al. (2005) Plant invasions in treeless vegetation of the Australian Alps Government

Plant invasions in treeless vegetation of the Australian Alps ...

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Supporting Sources (13)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Preview of A strategy for dealing with invasive species in Australia
A strategy for dealing with invasive species in Australia
Methodology Source Journal

Assessing invasive animals in Australia 2008 - PestSmart

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Preview of A strategy for dealing with invasive species in Australia, accessed August 12, 2025,
A strategy for dealing with invasive species in Australia, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

A Landscape Approach to Invasive Species Management - PMC - PubMed Central

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Preview of alpine shire Weeds - AWS
alpine shire Weeds - AWS
Regulatory Framework Government

Weed Management | Sustainability Hub | Community and Business Hubs - Engage Alpine

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Preview of Australian Alps - DCCEEW, accessed August 3, 2025,
Australian Alps - DCCEEW, accessed August 3, 2025,
Contextual Support Government

Alpine sphagnum bogs and associated fens - EPBC Act policy statement 3.16

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Preview of Australian Journal of Botany - CSIRO PUBLISHING
Australian Journal of Botany - CSIRO PUBLISHING
Contextual Support Journal

Australian Journal of Botany - CSIRO PUBLISHING

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Preview of Environmental Threats of National Significance - Invasive Species Council
Environmental Threats of National Significance - Invasive Species Council
Contextual Support Government

Environmental Threats of National Significance - Invasive Species Council

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Preview of Fighting Plagues and Predators - CSIRO, accessed August 12, 2025,
Fighting Plagues and Predators - CSIRO, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support Government

Fighting Plagues and Predators - CSIRO

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Preview of Indicator 3.1a: Scale and impact of agents and processes affecting forest health and vitality (2024) - DAFF
Indicator 3.1a: Scale and impact of agents and processes affecting forest health and vitality (2024) - DAFF
Contextual Support Journal

Indicator 3.1a: Scale and impact of agents and processes affecting forest health and vitality (2024) - DAFF

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Preview of Indicator B5: Distribution and abundance of invasive terrestrial ...
Indicator B5: Distribution and abundance of invasive terrestrial ...
Contextual Support Journal

Invasive Plants and Animals Policy Framework - Agriculture Victoria, accessed August 2, 2025

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Preview of Invasive species and range shifts | Australia state of the environment 2021, accessed July 15, 2025
Invasive species and range shifts | Australia state of the environment 2021, accessed July 15, 2025
Contextual Support Government

Invasive species and range shifts | Australia state of the environment 2021, accessed July 30, 2025

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Preview of Murray–Darling Basin Spring 2024 Biodiversity Findings Report
Murray–Darling Basin Spring 2024 Biodiversity Findings Report
Contextual Support Government

Murray–Darling Basin Spring 2024 Biodiversity Findings Report

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Preview of Plant invasions in treeless vegetation of the Australian Alps | Request PDF - ResearchGate, accessed on May 25, 2025,
Plant invasions in treeless vegetation of the Australian Alps | Request PDF - ResearchGate, accessed on May 25, 2025,
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

Impact of Invasive Species in Australia - Australian Animals

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Preview of Sustaining the Australian Alps | TERN Australia, accessed August 17, 2025,
Sustaining the Australian Alps | TERN Australia, accessed August 17, 2025,
Contextual Support Government

Sustaining the Australian Alps | TERN Australia

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Alpine and Subalpine Complex
  • Land Use Agricultural Crop Production
  • Assessment Agricultural Biodiversity Target
  • Evidence Type ReferenceCondition

Lifecycle

  • Status Active
  • Version 1
  • Effective From 3 Jun 2026

Notes

Zero-tolerance policy for high-impact species; for other naturalised species, the goal is a qualitative performance standard of 'no demonstrable negative impacts'.