Soil Water Infiltration Rate

AUS-TMS-FOR-SWI General Moderate confidence

Benchmark Value

No specific value — see range

Range: 100 to 250 mm/hr

Optimal Range: 100 to 250

Direction: Higher is desirable ↑

Form: OptimalRange

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Evidence & Context

Optimal Range: Likely aligns with rates in healthy native savanna ecosystems (>100 mm/hr), corresponding to 'Fast' to 'Very Fast' infiltration classes 15, supporting robust ecological functions.

Metric Definition:

Range of soil water infiltration rates supporting robust tree growth, healthy understorey, efficient nutrient cycling, and minimal soil erosion.

Benchmark Definition:

Optimal functional range of soil water infiltration rate for ecological health and production forestry sustainability.

Justification:

This range reflects infiltration characteristics observed in healthy, well-structured native savanna ecosystems on similar soil types.

Sources (1)

Do shrubs reduce the adverse effects of grazing on soil properties? - ResearchGate

General Soil Water Infiltration Rate Classification

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Supporting Sources (3)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

6. LAND CAPABILITY CLASSES ON THE FORTH MAP, accessed July 16, 2025,

Direct Evidence Journal

The role of active fractions of soil organic matter in physical and chemical fertility of Ferrosols

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Preview of Comparing infiltration rates in soils managed with conventional and alternative farming methods: A meta-analysis, accessed July 6, 2025,

Comparing infiltration rates in soils managed with conventional and alternative farming methods: A meta-analysis, accessed July 6, 2025,

Contextual Support Journal

Chapter 7 Nutrient Leaching - SIPS Soil & Crop Sciences Section

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Inherent Factors Affecting Soil Infiltration Infiltration Management - USDA, accessed July 6, 2025,

Direct Evidence Journal

Inherent Factors Affecting Soil Infiltration Infiltration ... - USDA

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Context

Region Australia
Biome Tropical Monsoonal Savannas
Land Use Production Forestry
Assessment Not Stated
Evidence Type HealthyOperationalRange

Lifecycle

Status Active
Version 1
Effective From 10 Jun 2026

Notes

The range corresponds to 'Fast' (120-250 mm/hr) to 'Very Fast' (>250 mm/hr) infiltration classes, supporting robust ecological functions without inducing adverse effects. AssessmentContext defaulted to 'Not Stated' because the source document did not state one.

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