Gully Density

AUS-AMR-FOR-GUL General High confidence

Benchmark Value

0 m/ha
Range: 0 to 0 m/ha
Thresholds: Lower: —, Upper: 0
Optimal Range: 0 to 0
Direction: Lower is desirable ↓
Form: Point

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 3 benchmarks together — the Point form drives the primary score, while 2 guard(s) constrain the result.

Contributing Benchmarks

Point Primary Point Guard Point Guard

Evidence & Context

Therefore, the reference benchmark for active gully density is 0 m/ha.

Metric Definition:

Active, human-induced gully density measured as meters of gully per hectare.

Benchmark Definition:

The benchmark represents the best available condition of active, human-induced gully density achievable under sustainable management in the Arid Mountain Ranges & Uplands biome.

Justification:

This benchmark is derived from first principles due to the absence of direct empirical data, based on the biome's high susceptibility to erosion and mandatory Australian Sustainable Forest Management codes that prevent accelerated erosion.

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Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

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A BIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF THE FLINDERS RANGES SOUTH AUSTRALIA - Enviro Data SA
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Australia - Soils, Climate, Erosion | Britannica
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Contextual Support Journal

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Contextual Support

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

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Contextual Support Journal

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The Impact of land use and Soil Characteristics on Gully ... - NSERL, accessed July 31, 2025
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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Arid Mountain Ranges & Uplands
  • Land Use Production Forestry
  • Assessment Conservation Target
  • Evidence Type ReferenceCondition

Lifecycle

  • Status Active
  • Version 1
  • Effective From 25 Mar 2026

Notes

Any presence of active, management-induced gullies signifies a failure of mandatory best practices. The optimal range and reference value is zero, indicating no active gullies.