Soil pH

AUS-TMI-LVG-SPH General Low confidence

Benchmark Value

No specific value — see range
Range: 5.5 to 6.5 pH (CaCl₂)
Optimal Range: 5.5 to 6.5
Direction: Higher is desirable ↑
Form: OptimalRange

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 19 benchmarks together — the OptimalRange form drives the primary score, while 18 guard(s) constrain the result.

Evidence & Context

Optimal Range: pH(CaCl₂) 5.5 to 6.5 This range represents the "sweet spot" for overall pasture ecosystem health.

Metric Definition:

Soil pH measured in calcium chloride solution (pH(CaCl₂)) representing the optimal range for pasture ecosystem health and productivity.

Benchmark Definition:

The optimal soil pH range for maximizing nutrient availability, minimizing toxicity, and supporting soil microbial and pasture health in the Tropical & Subtropical Maritime Islands biome.

Justification:

Supported by multiple lines of evidence including nutrient availability, toxicity avoidance, and microbial activity optimization.

Sources (1)

Preview of AGRICULTURAL AUDIT & LAND USE CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT ..., accessed July 30, 2025,
AGRICULTURAL AUDIT & LAND USE CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT ..., accessed July 30, 2025, Journal

VEGETATION 0}' LORD HOWE ISLAND - Botanic Gardens of Sydney

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Tropical & Subtropical Maritime Islands
  • Land Use Livestock Grazing & Pasture
  • Assessment Not Stated
  • Evidence Type HealthyOperationalRange

Lifecycle

  • Status Active
  • Version 1
  • Effective From 10 Jun 2026

Notes

Maintaining pH(CaCl₂) within 5.5 to 6.5 is a sustainable management target for pasture productivity and ecological function. AssessmentContext defaulted to 'Not Stated' because the source document did not state one.