Camera Trap Detection Rate

AUS-TSW-FOR-CTR General Moderate confidence

Benchmark Value

No specific value — see range
Thresholds: Lower: —, Upper: 50
Direction: Lower is desirable ↓
Form: UpperThreshold

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 5 benchmarks together — the OptimalRange form drives the primary score, while 4 guard(s) constrain the result.

Contributing Benchmarks

OptimalRange Primary Point Guard LowerThreshold Guard UpperThreshold Guard OptimalRange Guard

Evidence & Context

An upper detrimental threshold is reached when invasive species or a single hyper-abundant native generalist herbivore account for more than 50% of the total detections.

Metric Definition:

Camera Trap Detection Rate compositional threshold indicating ecological dysfunction.

Benchmark Definition:

Upper detrimental threshold defined by faunal composition dominance (>50%) of invasive or hyper-abundant native species.

Justification:

Indicates severe ecological imbalance and degradation of ecosystem health.

Sources (1)

Preview of Evaluating predator control using two non-invasive population metrics: a camera trap activity index and density estimation from scat genotyping (Hradsky et al., 2023)
Evaluating predator control using two non-invasive population metrics: a camera trap activity index and density estimation from scat genotyping (Hradsky et al., 2023) Journal

Evaluating predator control using two non-invasive population metrics: a camera trap activity index and density estimation from scat genotyping (Hradsky et al., 2023)

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Supporting Sources (2)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Preview of Landscape-level thresholds of habitat cover for woodland-dependent birds - ResearchGate
Landscape-level thresholds of habitat cover for woodland-dependent birds - ResearchGate
Contextual Support

Ecological outcomes for multiple taxa from silvicultural thinning of regrowth forest | Request PDF - ResearchGate

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Preview of WildObs Paper Highlights Potential of Camera Trap Research | ARDC, accessed July 9, 2025,
WildObs Paper Highlights Potential of Camera Trap Research | ARDC, accessed July 9, 2025,
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

Landscape-level thresholds of habitat cover for woodland-dependent birds

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Temperate Semi-Arid Shrublands & Open Woodlands
  • Land Use Production Forestry
  • Assessment Pristine Reference
  • Evidence Type DegradationThreshold

Lifecycle

  • Status Active
  • Version 1
  • Effective From 22 Mar 2026

Notes

This is a compositional threshold, not a simple numeric CTR value. Indicates severe ecological imbalance and degradation of ecosystem health.

Related Benchmarks

Other benchmarks in the AUS-TSW-FOR-CTR family.

— Detections per 100 trap-nights Low
Production Forestry · Pristine Reference
OptimalRange Active v1
— Detections per 100 trap-nights Moderate
Production Forestry · Pristine Reference
LowerThreshold Active v1