Vegetation Extent

AUS-TDG-LVG-VEX General High confidence

Benchmark Value

20 %
Direction: Higher is desirable ↑
Form: MinimumOnly

Scoring Curve

This curve shows how a field measurement for this indicator would score across all available benchmark forms in this context.

Evidence & Context

Generalizing from land use principles previously proposed for grassy eucalypt woodlands, we suggest that retention of native biodiversity can be maximized in production landscapes that have: ... (ii) a minimum additional 20% natural vegetation that is managed under low intensity production systems

Metric Definition:

Percentage of property or landscape area maintained as native vegetation integrated within low-intensity agricultural systems (e.g., sustainable grazing).

Benchmark Definition:

Minimum additional natural vegetation under low-intensity production for biodiversity conservation.

Justification:

The cited source explicitly identifies the value in an agricultural biodiversity target context relevant to Australian temperate dry woodlands.

Sources (1)

Preview of Fischer, J., et al. (2013). Maximizing retention of native biodiversity in Australian agricultural landscapes—The 10/20/40/30 guidelines. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 166, 35-45.
Fischer, J., et al. (2013). Maximizing retention of native biodiversity in Australian agricultural landscapes—The 10/20/40/30 guidelines. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 166, 35-45.

Maximizing retention of native biodiversity in Australian agricultural landscapes—The 10:20:40:30 guidelines

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Supporting Sources (7)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Preview of Adaptive Management Guidelines for Box Gum Grassy Woodlands
Adaptive Management Guidelines for Box Gum Grassy Woodlands
Direct Evidence Journal

Box-Gum Grassy Woodland Adaptive Management

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Preview of Effects of Stock Grazing on Biodiversity Values in ... - ACT Government, accessed August 4, 2025
Effects of Stock Grazing on Biodiversity Values in ... - ACT Government, accessed August 4, 2025
Direct Evidence Journal

Effects of stock grazing on biodiversity values in temperate native grassland and grassy woodlands in SE Australia: A Literature Review

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Preview of Environmental Protection Works Guideline on Rural Regulated Land Sustainable Grazing Allowable Activity, accessed July 10, 2025
Environmental Protection Works Guideline on Rural Regulated Land Sustainable Grazing Allowable Activity, accessed July 10, 2025
Direct Evidence

Using the sustainable grazing allowable activity

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Preview of Environmental Stewardship - Box Gum Grassy Woodland Project - Information Booklet - DCCEEW, accessed August 12, 2025,
Environmental Stewardship - Box Gum Grassy Woodland Project - Information Booklet - DCCEEW, accessed August 12, 2025,
Direct Evidence Journal

Environmental Stewardship Box Gum Grassy Woodland Project

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Preview of Food for thought: biodiversity management on farms - links to demand-driven value chains
Food for thought: biodiversity management on farms - links to demand-driven value chains
Irrelevant

Food for thought: biodiversity management on farms - links to demand-driven value chains

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Preview of Managing and Conserving Grassy Woodlands
Managing and Conserving Grassy Woodlands
Contextual Support Journal

Managing and Conserving Grassy Woodlands

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Preview of Shelterbelts: a guide to improving natural assets on a farm
Shelterbelts: a guide to improving natural assets on a farm
Direct Evidence Journal

Shelterbelts: a guide to improving natural assets on a farm

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Temperate Dry Woodlands & Native Grasslands
  • Land Use Livestock Grazing & Pasture
  • Assessment Agricultural Biodiversity Target
  • Vegetation Woodland
  • Evidence Type HealthyOperationalRange

Lifecycle

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

Notes

Promotes co-benefits of grazing forage and landscape connectivity.

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