eDNA Biodiversity Detection

AUS-ASC-LVG-DNA General High confidence

Benchmark Value

17 count
Direction: Higher is desirable ↑
Form: Point

Scoring Curve

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Evidence & Context

"Platypus DNA was detected 17 times at sites across the Park where there were no previous records of platypus."

Metric Definition:

Count of newly identified species occupancy points.

Benchmark Definition:

This benchmark represents the detection of platypus DNA 17 times at previously unrecorded sites in the alpine and subalpine grazing lands, indicating the presence of hidden biodiversity in high altitude areas.

Justification:

Demonstrates the power of eDNA to reveal "hidden" high-health biodiversity in alpine areas.

Sources (1)

Preview of Optimising Camera Trap Surveys for the Rocky Landform Specialists of the Mount Isa Inlier, Queensland, Australia - PMC
Optimising Camera Trap Surveys for the Rocky Landform Specialists of the Mount Isa Inlier, Queensland, Australia - PMC Journal

Griffiths, J., et al. (2025). Investigating the use of eDNA for detecting platypuses across various environmental conditions in Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales. Australian Mammalogy.

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Supporting Sources (7)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Preview of Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research. (2025). eDNA – an innovative survey method. Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research. (2025). eDNA – an innovative survey method. Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
Direct Evidence Journal

Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research. (2025). eDNA – an innovative survey method. Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.

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Preview of eDNA results from the Great Australian Wildlife Search | Murray–Darling Basin Authority, accessed August 10, 2025
eDNA results from the Great Australian Wildlife Search | Murray–Darling Basin Authority, accessed August 10, 2025
Contextual Support Journal

Murray–Darling Basin Authority. (2024). EDNA Results From The Great Australian Wildlife Search.

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Preview of Gao, J., et al. (2023). Catchment-based sampling of river eDNA integrates terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity of an entire landscape. Oecologia, 202, 699–713.
Gao, J., et al. (2023). Catchment-based sampling of river eDNA integrates terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity of an entire landscape. Oecologia, 202, 699–713.
Contextual Support Journal

Gao, J., et al. (2023). Catchment-based sampling of river eDNA integrates terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity of an entire landscape. Oecologia, 202, 699–713.

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Preview of Joint media release: eDNA results reveal rich biodiversity in the ..., accessed August 10, 2025
Joint media release: eDNA results reveal rich biodiversity in the ..., accessed August 10, 2025
Contextual Support Government

Murray–Darling Basin Authority. (2024). eDNA results reveal rich biodiversity in the Murray–Darling Basin. Joint Media Release.

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Preview of Murray–Darling Basin Authority. (2023). eDNA biodiversity findings report Murray-Darling Basin spring 2023.
Murray–Darling Basin Authority. (2023). eDNA biodiversity findings report Murray-Darling Basin spring 2023.
Direct Evidence Journal

Murray–Darling Basin Authority. (2023). eDNA biodiversity findings report Murray-Darling Basin spring 2023.

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Preview of Sabatier, R., et al. (2015). Towards biodiversity-based livestock systems: review of evidence and options for improvement. CABI Reviews, 10(20), 1-13.
Sabatier, R., et al. (2015). Towards biodiversity-based livestock systems: review of evidence and options for improvement. CABI Reviews, 10(20), 1-13.
Contextual Support Journal

Sabatier, R., et al. (2015). Towards biodiversity-based livestock systems: review of evidence and options for improvement. CABI Reviews, 10(20), 1-13.

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Preview of Soil microbiome and biodiversity implications – are we ignoring cost-effective proxies of biodiversity measures? | TERN Australia
Soil microbiome and biodiversity implications – are we ignoring cost-effective proxies of biodiversity measures? | TERN Australia
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

Wang, S., et al. (2022). Adaptive multi-paddock grazing increases soil nutrient availability and bacteria to fungi ratio in grassland soils. Applied Soil Ecology, 179, 104590.

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Alpine and Subalpine Complex
  • Land Use Livestock Grazing & Pasture
  • Assessment High altitude
  • Season Autumn
  • Evidence Type HealthyOperationalRange

Lifecycle

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

Notes

No upper detrimental threshold — higher values are always better up to natural saturation.