Tree Recruitment
Benchmark Value
Scoring Curve
This curve shows how a field measurement for this indicator would score across all available benchmark forms in this context.
Evidence & Context
Division 1 in the code clearly defines that the treatment area must be over a hectare and that trees retained must be uniformly dispersed whilst maintaining a 225 stems per hectare density.
Stand-level stem retention density required for pasture mosaic and uniform thinning practices under the Land Management Code.
Regulatory lower boundary for stem density in managed private lands to maintain sustainable woody vegetation structure.
Serves as a regulatory lower boundary for stem density in managed private lands to maintain sustainable woody vegetation structure.
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Forest Management Options for Private Landowners
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Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.
Trust for Nature EcoThinning Brochure: Canʼt see the forest for the trees? Improving tree density for habitat
View SourceEcological Thinning Guide: Environmental Protection Works on Regulated Rural Land
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Guidelines for Assessing Regeneration and Stocking: Private Native Forestry Code of Practice Guideline No. 1
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Guidelines for Sustainable Forestry on Private Lands in NSW
View SourcePrivate Native Forestry Code of Practice for Cypress and Western Hardwood Forests
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