Invasive Species Presence

AUS-ASC-FOR-ISP General High confidence

Benchmark Value

5 %

Thresholds: Lower: —, Upper: 5

Direction: Lower is desirable ↓

Form: MaximumOnly

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

Contributing Benchmarks

OptimalRange Primary UpperThreshold Guard Point Guard MaximumOnly Guard

Evidence & Context

"% of Weed Cover made up of High Threat Weeds... <5%."

Metric Definition:

Percentage of total area covered by invasive weed species.

Benchmark Definition:

This benchmark represents the maximum acceptable invasive weed cover (less than 5%) for achieving the highest ecological health score in aquatic and riparian zones within Victorian managed forests.

Justification:

Represents the highest possible ecological health score for managing aquatic assets in Victorian forests.

Sources (1)

Preview of Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (2015). Aquatic value identification and risk assessment manual.

Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (2015). Aquatic value identification and risk assessment manual. Journal

Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (2015). Aquatic value identification and risk assessment manual.

Supporting Sources (8)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Preview of DCCEEW (2011). Nomination for feral deer as a key threatening process.

DCCEEW (2011). Nomination for feral deer as a key threatening process.

Direct Evidence Journal

DCCEEW (2011). Nomination for feral deer as a key threatening process.

Preview of Ecological assessments for WildCount - TEF

Ecological assessments for WildCount - TEF

Direct Evidence Government

DCCEEW (2024). Bushfire recovery for wildlife and their habitat - Phase 2 Recovery and Resilience funded projects.

Preview of Frontiers in Forests and Global Change (2020). Non-native Forest Pests in Australia.

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change (2020). Non-native Forest Pests in Australia.

Direct Evidence Journal

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change (2020). Non-native Forest Pests in Australia.

Preview of Great Divide Northern Forests (2023–24) Scorecard Report

Great Divide Northern Forests (2023–24) Scorecard Report

Direct Evidence Journal

Great Divide Northern Forests (2023–24) Scorecard Report

Preview of Motion on recreational hunting and invasive deer management

Motion on recreational hunting and invasive deer management

Regulatory Framework Government

Motion on recreational hunting and invasive deer management

Preview of Murray Region Forestry Hub (2025). Blackberry Strategic Plan and Actions.

Murray Region Forestry Hub (2025). Blackberry Strategic Plan and Actions.

Contextual Support GreyLiterature

Murray Region Forestry Hub (2025). Blackberry Strategic Plan and Actions.

Preview of Natural Resources Commission NSW (2022). Insights report - November 2022.

Natural Resources Commission NSW (2022). Insights report - November 2022.

Direct Evidence Journal

Natural Resources Commission NSW (2022). Insights report - November 2022.

Preview of WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (2009). Forest Health Surveillance Report.

WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (2009). Forest Health Surveillance Report.

Direct Evidence Journal

WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (2009). Forest Health Surveillance Report.