Soil Moisture
Benchmark Value
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Evidence & Context
The benchmark for high environmental health is best represented as an optimal functional range, estimated for the topsoil (0-30 cm) to be between 15% and 25% VWC.
Volumetric Water Content (VWC) of soil moisture in the topsoil (0-30 cm)
This benchmark defines the optimal soil moisture range in the topsoil of temperate semi-arid woodlands that supports positive carbon balance and active plant growth.
This range is associated with periods of high ecological function where the woodland acts as a net carbon sink. Confidence is 'Moderate' as the specific range is an expert interpretation based on published functional descriptions and typical soil properties, pending direct analysis of the raw TERN data portal.
Sources (1)
URBAN FOREST STRATEGY - Your Say South Perth, accessed July 13, 2025
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Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.
Management of excess water in duplex soils - ResearchGate
View SourceWired woodlands signal stress as climate dries - CSIRO
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