Acoustic Complexity Index (ACI)

AUS-ASC-FOR-ACI General Moderate confidence

Benchmark Value

133.8 index
Direction: Higher is desirable ↑
Form: Point

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 2 benchmarks together — the OptimalRange form drives the primary score, while 1 guard(s) constrain the result.

Evidence & Context

Private Land: Mean ACI of 133.8

Metric Definition:

Mean spectrogram complexity based on frequency bins (1–11 kHz), calculated from 10-minute daily 95th percentile values across private land managed under restoration schemes.

Benchmark Definition:

Reference target point for acoustic complexity in private land under active restoration in Southeastern Australia.

Justification:

Serves as a clear point reference target for ecologically managed production forests, demonstrating successful biodiversity retention under active human stewardship.

Sources (1)

Preview of A REPORT ON A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP IN ECO-ACOUSTIC MONITORING IN MOUNT WORTH STATE PARK, VICTORIA, accessed May 14, 2026,
A REPORT ON A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP IN ECO-ACOUSTIC MONITORING IN MOUNT WORTH STATE PARK, VICTORIA, accessed May 14, 2026, Journal

A Report on a Community Partnership in Eco-Acoustic Monitoring in Brisbane Ranges

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