Gully Density

AUS-ASC-IND-GUL General Moderate confidence

Benchmark Value

0 m/ha
Direction: Lower is desirable ↓
Form: Point

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Evidence & Context

The reference value of "Approaching 0 m/ha" for active, human-induced gullies is derived from first principles based on the extreme erodibility of alpine soils and the goals of best-practice management.

Metric Definition:

Active, human-induced gully density measured in linear meters per hectare (m/ha).

Benchmark Definition:

This benchmark represents the target state of active, human-induced gully density in alpine soils under best-practice management, indicating successful prevention of gully formation rather than a pristine condition.

Justification:

Derived from first principles and supported by best-practice management goals emphasizing prevention of active gullies.

Sources (1)

Preview of Rehabilitation and revegetation of the Kosciuszko summit area, following the removal of grazing – An historic review
Rehabilitation and revegetation of the Kosciuszko summit area, following the removal of grazing – An historic review
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Supporting Sources (1)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Preview of theaustralianalpsnationalparks.org, accessed on May 29, 2025,
theaustralianalpsnationalparks.org, accessed on May 29, 2025,
Contextual Support Journal

Soil Conservation in Alpine Catchments - The Kosciuszko Huts Association, accessed August 17, 2025,

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Alpine and Subalpine Complex
  • Land Use Industrial & Infrastructure Use
  • Assessment Not Stated
  • Evidence Type ReferenceCondition

Lifecycle

  • Status Active
  • Version 1
  • Effective From 8 Jun 2026

Notes

No upper detrimental threshold — higher values indicate active gully formation and degradation. The benchmark reflects a management goal rather than a pristine reference. AssessmentContext defaulted to 'Not Stated' because the source document did not state one.