Bare Ground
Benchmark Value
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 16 benchmarks together — the OptimalRange form drives the primary score, while 15 guard(s) constrain the result.
Contributing Benchmarks
Evidence & Context
A benchmark of < 20% Bare Ground is a robust and scientifically defensible representation of a high-health, best-practice grazing system.
Percentage of exposed soil surface not covered by vegetation (living or dead) or litter.
This benchmark represents the maximum acceptable percentage of bare ground in tropical maritime island grazing systems to maintain high ecological health and prevent soil degradation.
Derived from best-practice guidelines for analogous mainland Australian tropical grazing systems, representing an aspirational target for high ecological health where bare ground is minimized to prevent erosion and maintain soil function.