Invasive Species Presence

AUS-ASC-FOR-ISP General Moderate confidence

Benchmark Value

58 %

Direction: Lower is desirable ↓

Form: Point

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Evidence & Context

"Littoral rainforest Saplings 58%."

Metric Definition:

Percentage of saplings showing browse damage or presence markers.

Benchmark Definition:

This benchmark represents the percentage of saplings in littoral rainforest showing browse damage or presence markers, indicating a threshold for degradation in conservation target areas within production forestry in the Alpine and Subalpine Complex biome.

Sources (1)

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

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

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Supporting Sources (10)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Ecological assessments for WildCount - TEF

Direct Evidence Government

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

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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.

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Great Divide Northern Forests (2023–24) Scorecard Report

Direct Evidence Journal

Ecological Health Performance Scorecard report: Great Divide ...

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Motion on recreational hunting and invasive deer management

Regulatory Framework Government

Motion on recreational hunting and invasive deer management

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

Contextual Support GreyLiterature

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

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

Direct Evidence Journal

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

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Supporting Communities Manage Pest Animals and Weeds Program - DAFF, accessed July 13, 2025

Regulatory Framework Government

Motion on recreational hunting and invasive deer management in Tasmania - Tasmanian Greens MPs

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Preview of The importance of roads, nutrients, and climate for invasive plant establishment in riparian areas in the northwestern United States | Request PDF - ResearchGate

The importance of roads, nutrients, and climate for invasive plant establishment in riparian areas in the northwestern United States | Request PDF - ResearchGate

Contextual Support Journal

The importance of roads, nutrients, and climate for invasive plant establishment in riparian areas in the northwestern United States | Request PDF - ResearchGate

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

Direct Evidence Journal

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

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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.

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Context

Region Australia
Biome Alpine and Subalpine Complex
Land Use Production Forestry
Assessment Conservation Target
Evidence Type DegradationThreshold

Lifecycle

Status Active
Version 1
Effective From 10 Jun 2026

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