Camera Trap Detection Rate

AUS-ASC-LVG-CTR General High confidence

Benchmark Value

18 detections per 100 trap-nights
Direction: Higher is desirable ↑
Form: Point

Scoring Curve

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Evidence & Context

* Mammal activity: the number of unique detections (separated per 30 minutes) of a species in 100 camera-based survey days. ... Small Ground-Dwelling Mammals (as a group) ... Activity 18.0 (±2.3)

Metric Definition:

The number of unique photographic detections of small native ground-dwelling mammals (separated by a minimum 30-minute independence interval to prevent over-counting) recorded per 100 camera trap-nights of continuous 24-hour operation.

Benchmark Definition:

Reference condition camera trap detection rate for small native ground-dwelling mammals in unburnt subalpine grassland communities.

Justification:

Sourced from a state government performance scorecard representing the pristine reference condition for native ground mammals in southeastern Australian alpine and subalpine complexes.

Sources (1)

Preview of Ecological Health Performance Scorecard: Kosciuszko National Park 202223 - Environment and Heritage
Ecological Health Performance Scorecard: Kosciuszko National Park 202223 - Environment and Heritage Journal

Kosciuszko National Park 2022–23 Scorecard

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Supporting Sources (7)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Preview of Detection and occupancy modelling of invasive deer in Namadgi National Park - ANU Open Research - The Australian National University
Detection and occupancy modelling of invasive deer in Namadgi National Park - ANU Open Research - The Australian National University
Irrelevant

Detection and occupancy modelling of invasive deer in Namadgi National Park - ANU Open Research - The Australian National University

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Preview of Ecological Health Performance Scorecard: Kosciuszko National ...
Ecological Health Performance Scorecard: Kosciuszko National ...
Direct Evidence Journal

National Parks and Wildlife Service, 2024. Royal and Heathcote National Parks and Garawarra State Conservation Area 2022-23 Scorecard Report.

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Preview of Great Divide Northern Forests (2023–24) Scorecard Report
Great Divide Northern Forests (2023–24) Scorecard Report
Contextual Support Journal

Ecological Health Performance Scorecard report: Great Divide ...

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Preview of NPWS feral cat monitoring protocol - Environment and Heritage
NPWS feral cat monitoring protocol - Environment and Heritage
Contextual Support Journal

NSW Forest Monitoring and Improvement Program - Macquarie University

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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
Methodology Source 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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Preview of Putting rakali in the spotlight: innovative methods for detecting an elusive semi-aquatic mammal - ResearchGate
Putting rakali in the spotlight: innovative methods for detecting an elusive semi-aquatic mammal - ResearchGate
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

Putting rakali in the spotlight: innovative methods for detecting an elusive semi-aquatic mammal - ResearchGate

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Preview of Who Eats the Grass? Grazing Pressure and Interactions Between Wild Kangaroos, Feral Goats and Rabbits, and Domestic Sheep on an Arid Australian Rangeland - MDPI
Who Eats the Grass? Grazing Pressure and Interactions Between Wild Kangaroos, Feral Goats and Rabbits, and Domestic Sheep on an Arid Australian Rangeland - MDPI
Contextual Support Journal

Who Eats the Grass? Grazing Pressure and Interactions Between Wild Kangaroos, Feral Goats and Rabbits, and Domestic Sheep on an Arid Australian Rangeland - MDPI

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Alpine and Subalpine Complex
  • Land Use Livestock Grazing & Pasture
  • Assessment Conservation Target
  • Vegetation Grassland
  • Evidence Type ReferenceCondition

Lifecycle

  • Status Active
  • Version 1
  • Effective From 16 Jun 2026

Notes

Standard error is ±2.3. Under continuous 24-hour PIR deployment, camera-based survey days map directly 1:1 to camera trap-nights.

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