Ground Cover - Grasses

AUS-TDG-CON-GCG General High confidence

Benchmark Value

20 %
Direction: Higher is desirable ↑
Form: Point

Scoring Curve

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Evidence & Context

Medium to Small Tufted Graminoid. 6. 20% MTG.

Metric Definition:

Benchmark projective foliage cover of the Medium to Small Tufted Graminoids (MTG) growth form group.

Benchmark Definition:

Standard government-approved benchmark representing reference conditions for evaluating high-quality remnants of this critically depleted woodland community.

Justification:

Standard government-approved benchmark representing reference conditions for evaluating high-quality remnants of this critically depleted woodland community.

Sources (1)

Preview of EVC 175: Grassy Woodland - Gippsland Plain bioregion
EVC 175: Grassy Woodland - Gippsland Plain bioregion Journal

EVC 175: Grassy Woodland - Gippsland Plain bioregion

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Supporting Sources (4)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Preview of Approved Conservation Advice for the Natural Temperate Grassland of the Victorian Volcanic Plain
Approved Conservation Advice for the Natural Temperate Grassland of the Victorian Volcanic Plain
Direct Evidence Journal

Approved Conservation Advice for the Natural Temperate Grassland of the Victorian Volcanic Plain

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Preview of EVC 55: Plains Grassy Woodland - Goldfields bioregion benchmark document
EVC 55: Plains Grassy Woodland - Goldfields bioregion benchmark document
Direct Evidence Journal

EVC 55: Plains Grassy Woodland - Goldfields bioregion

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Preview of Natural Temperate Grassland of the South Eastern Highlands: a nationally protected ecological community
Natural Temperate Grassland of the South Eastern Highlands: a nationally protected ecological community
Direct Evidence Journal

Natural Temperate Grassland of the South Eastern Highlands: a nationally protected ecological community

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Preview of Victorian Volcanic Plain bioregion - Environment, accessed August 12, 2025
Victorian Volcanic Plain bioregion - Environment, accessed August 12, 2025
Direct Evidence Journal

EVC 3: Damp Sands Herb-rich Woodland - Victorian Volcanic Plain bioregion

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Temperate Dry Woodlands & Native Grasslands
  • Land Use Conservation / Protected Natural Areas
  • Assessment Pristine Reference
  • Vegetation Woodland
  • Evidence Type ReferenceCondition

Lifecycle

  • Status Active
  • Version 1
  • Effective From 18 Jun 2026

Notes

Characterized by an open canopy of Eucalyptus or Allocasuarina over a species-rich grassy and herbaceous understorey.

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