Invasive Species Presence

AUS-AMR-CON-ISP General High confidence

Benchmark Value

No specific value — see range
Direction: Higher is desirable ↑
Form: CompositeFramework

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Evidence & Context

Invasive Species Presence Absence of Key Threatening Invasive Species (KTIS) within identified high-value conservation assets, as a direct result of ongoing, best-practice, integrated management.

Metric Definition:

Absence of Key Threatening Invasive Species (KTIS) within identified high-value conservation assets, as a direct result of ongoing, best-practice, integrated management.

Benchmark Definition:

This benchmark represents the best available natural condition in the Arid Mountain Ranges & Uplands biome under conservation land use, defined by the successful implementation of integrated management to maintain absence of key invasive species.

Justification:

The benchmark value is assigned a High level of confidence based on multiple high-credibility sources including peer-reviewed literature and government threat abatement strategies within the target biome.

Sources (3)

Preview of Bounceback - Managing invasive species in Australia - success stories - DCCEEW
Bounceback - Managing invasive species in Australia - success stories - DCCEEW Government

A strategy for dealing with invasive species in Australia, accessed July 27, 2025

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Preview of European Rabbits | Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
European Rabbits | Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania Journal

European Rabbits | Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

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Preview of Invader or feeder? Grass takes root in arid zone - Cosmos Magazine, accessed July 31, 2025
Invader or feeder? Grass takes root in arid zone - Cosmos Magazine, accessed July 31, 2025 Government

Priority Places initiative to benefit MacDonnell Ranges threatened species, accessed August 2, 2025

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Supporting Sources (13)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Preview of Bounceback — fox control in the Flinders Ranges - PestSmart, accessed August 2, 2025
Bounceback — fox control in the Flinders Ranges - PestSmart, accessed August 2, 2025
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

Bounceback — fox control in the Flinders Ranges - PestSmart

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Preview of Bounceback — rabbit control in the Flinders Ranges - PestSmart
Bounceback — rabbit control in the Flinders Ranges - PestSmart
Direct Evidence GreyLiterature

Bounceback — rabbit control in the Flinders Ranges - PestSmart, accessed August 2, 2025

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Preview of Buffel Grass Strategic Plan - PIRSA, accessed August 2, 2025
Buffel Grass Strategic Plan - PIRSA, accessed August 2, 2025
Direct Evidence Journal

Buffel Grass Strategic Plan - PIRSA, accessed August 2, 2025

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Preview of Ecological impacts of buffel grass (Cenchrus ... - CSIRO Publishing, accessed July 24, 2025
Ecological impacts of buffel grass (Cenchrus ... - CSIRO Publishing, accessed July 24, 2025
Direct Evidence Journal

Ecological impacts of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) invasion in central Australia - CSIRO Publishing, accessed August 2, 2025

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Preview of Ecosystem degradation, habitat loss and species decline in arid and semi-arid Australia due to the invasion of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris and C. pennisetiformis) - Introduction - DCCEEW
Ecosystem degradation, habitat loss and species decline in arid and semi-arid Australia due to the invasion of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris and C. pennisetiformis) - Introduction - DCCEEW
Contextual Support Government

Ecosystem degradation, habitat loss and species decline in arid and semi-arid Australia due to the invasion of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris and C. pennisetiformis) - Introduction - DCCEEW, accessed August 2, 2025

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Preview of Expert commentary: Invasive species driving Australian biodiversity loss - CSIRO, accessed July 13, 2025
Expert commentary: Invasive species driving Australian biodiversity loss - CSIRO, accessed July 13, 2025
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

Fighting Plagues and Predators - CSIRO, accessed August 11, 2025

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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 Invader or feeder? Grass takes root in arid zone - Cosmos Magazine, accessed July 27, 2025
Invader or feeder? Grass takes root in arid zone - Cosmos Magazine, accessed July 27, 2025
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

Invader or feeder? Grass takes root in arid zone - Cosmos Magazine, accessed July 27, 2025

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Preview of Ranking buffel: Comparative risk and mitigation costs of key ..., accessed July 6, 2025,
Ranking buffel: Comparative risk and mitigation costs of key ..., accessed July 6, 2025,
Contextual Support Journal

The battle against buffel: protecting Country and culture - Arid Lands Environment Centre, accessed August 2, 2025

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Preview of Submission No 47 INQUIRY INTO MANAGEMENT OF CAT POPULATIONS IN NEW SOUTH WALES - NSW Parliament, accessed August 2, 2025
Submission No 47 INQUIRY INTO MANAGEMENT OF CAT POPULATIONS IN NEW SOUTH WALES - NSW Parliament, accessed August 2, 2025
Contextual Support

Submission No 47 INQUIRY INTO MANAGEMENT OF CAT POPULATIONS IN NEW SOUTH WALES - NSW Parliament, accessed August 2, 2025

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Preview of Tackling feral cats - DCCEEW, accessed August 2, 2025
Tackling feral cats - DCCEEW, accessed August 2, 2025
Contextual Support Journal

Threatened Species Strategy Year 3 Scorecard – Black-footed Rock-wallaby - DCCEEW, accessed August 2, 2025

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Preview of TJORITJA / WEST MACDONNELL NATIONAL PARK - Tourism and ..., accessed August 2, 2025
TJORITJA / WEST MACDONNELL NATIONAL PARK - Tourism and ..., accessed August 2, 2025
Contextual Support Journal

Feral animal management strategy | Environment and Heritage, accessed August 2, 2025

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Preview of Tool 6.7 Soil health benchmarks and guidelines for managing problem soils
Tool 6.7 Soil health benchmarks and guidelines for managing problem soils
Contextual Support Journal

Protected Areas - Central Land Council, accessed August 2, 2025

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Arid Mountain Ranges & Uplands
  • Land Use Conservation / Protected Natural Areas
  • Assessment Conservation Target
  • Evidence Type ReferenceCondition

Lifecycle

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

Notes

No upper detrimental threshold — more presence always causes more harm. Focus is on absence of key invasive species such as buffel grass, feral cats, foxes, and rabbits within defined asset zones.