Invasive Species Presence

AUS-AIF-LVG-ISP General Moderate confidence

Benchmark Value

0 %
Direction: Lower is desirable ↓
Form: Point

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Evidence & Context

Optimal State (0% Cover): The ecologically optimal condition, representing maximum resilience and biodiversity, is the complete absence of invasive species.

Metric Definition:

Percentage cover of invasive species representing the optimal ecological state.

Benchmark Definition:

This benchmark represents the optimal ecological state with complete absence of invasive species, indicating maximum resilience and biodiversity.

Justification:

Represents the theoretical ideal or absolute reference benchmark for any ecosystem.

Sources (1)

Preview of BioCondition: A condition assessment framework for terrestrial biodiversity in Queensland, accessed August 5, 2025
BioCondition: A condition assessment framework for terrestrial biodiversity in Queensland, accessed August 5, 2025 Journal

BioCondition: A condition assessment framework for terrestrial ...

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Supporting Sources (2)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Preview of Feral pigs - DCCEEW
Feral pigs - DCCEEW
Contextual Support Government

Feral pigs - DCCEEW

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Preview of Threat abatement plan for competition and land degradation by ...
Threat abatement plan for competition and land degradation by ...
Direct Evidence Journal

Threat abatement plan for competition and land degradation by ...

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Arid Inland Floodplains & Ephemeral River Systems
  • Land Use Livestock Grazing & Pasture
  • Assessment Pristine Reference
  • Evidence Type ReferenceCondition

Lifecycle

  • Status Active
  • Version 1
  • Effective From 6 Jun 2026

Notes

This is the maximum resilience and biodiversity state with complete absence of invasive species.