Soil Water Infiltration Rate
Benchmark Value
Scoring Curve
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Evidence & Context
Therefore, a reference range for SWIR representing "best available condition" under best-practice production forestry in Australian Temperate Dry Woodlands is proposed as 50 - 250 mm/hr.
Soil Water Infiltration Rate (SWIR) is defined as the rate at which water enters the soil profile, typically expressed in millimeters per hour (mm/hr).
This benchmark represents the optimal range of soil water infiltration rates under best-practice production forestry in Australian Temperate Dry Woodlands, indicating healthy soil conditions that support water absorption and ecosystem function.
The derivation of the proposed reference range for Soil Water Infiltration Rate (SWIR) of 50 - 250 mm/hr for well-managed production forestry in Australian Temperate Dry Woodlands is based on a synthesis of evidence from analogous systems and established soil science principles.
Sources (2)
Ecosystem wicks: Woodland trees enhance water infiltration in a fragmented agricultural landscape in eastern Australia, accessed May 15, 2025,
View Sourcewww.waikatoregion.govt.nz, accessed May 15, 2025,
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Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.
The effect of three fire regimes on stream water quality, water yield ...
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