Gully Density

AUS-TGP-AGR-GUL General Moderate confidence

Benchmark Value

0 m/ha
Direction: Lower is desirable ↓
Form: Point

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Evidence & Context

The derived benchmark of approximately zero metres per hectare (~0 m/ha) is therefore established on first principles and anchored by quantitative evidence.

Metric Definition:

Active gully density in agricultural cropping systems in Temperate Grassy Woodlands and Plains

Benchmark Definition:

This benchmark represents the ideal state of zero active gully erosion, indicating landscape stability and resilience in Temperate Grassy Woodlands and Plains under agricultural crop production.

Justification:

This benchmark is derived by linking the principle of zero active erosion to scientifically defined tolerable soil loss rates and supported by extensive evidence on the negative impacts of any active gully erosion and the effectiveness of preventative management practices.

Sources (2)

Preview of 'State of the Environment 2024: Soil Condition' (NSW EPA, 2024)
'State of the Environment 2024: Soil Condition' (NSW EPA, 2024) Government

'State of the Environment 2024: Soil Condition' (NSW EPA, 2024)

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Preview of Prioritising interventions for the reduction of erosion in classical gullies: a modelling study, accessed May 13, 2025
Prioritising interventions for the reduction of erosion in classical gullies: a modelling study, accessed May 13, 2025 Journal

Report card on sustainable natural resource use in the rangelands

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Temperate Grassy Woodlands & Plains
  • Land Use Agricultural Crop Production
  • Assessment Not Stated
  • Evidence Type ReferenceCondition

Lifecycle

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

Notes

No lower critical threshold below zero. No upper detrimental threshold as any increase is detrimental. Any active gully represents a failure of preventative management and a departure from a stable, high-health state. AssessmentContext defaulted to 'Not Stated' because the source document did not state one.