Vegetation Extent

AUS-TDG-LVG-VEX General High confidence

Benchmark Value

10 ha

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

This means you could receive an annual payment to look after and improve the quality and extent of patches of at least 10 hectares of box gum grassy woodland on your land for this period.

Metric Definition:

Minimum unified patch size in hectares required for a private landholder to qualify for federal stewardship funding.

Benchmark Definition:

Minimum patch size threshold for eligibility for stewardship funding.

Justification:

Actionable policy-driven size threshold for private conservation in sheep-beef production zones.

Sources (1)

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

Environmental Stewardship Box Gum Grassy Woodland Project

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Supporting Sources (7)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Adaptive Management Guidelines for Box Gum Grassy Woodlands

Direct Evidence Journal

Box-Gum Grassy Woodland Adaptive Management

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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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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 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.

Direct Evidence

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

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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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