Invasive Species Presence

AUS-TSW-AGR-ISP General High confidence

Benchmark Value

No specific value — see range
Direction: Lower is desirable ↓
Form: CompositeFramework

Scoring Curve

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Evidence & Context

Reference Value: Absence of declared noxious weeds (i.e., Weeds of National Significance, State/Territory Prohibited Matter) and non-dominant populations of other naturalised, non-native plants that do not suppress native ecological function.

Metric Definition:

Invasive Species Presence is defined by the absence of declared noxious weeds and the maintenance of other naturalised, non-native plants at non-dominant levels that do not suppress native ecological function.

Benchmark Definition:

Absence of declared noxious weeds and non-dominant populations of other naturalised, non-native plants.

Justification:

This benchmark represents the highest achievable state of ecological health for invasive species in a managed cropping system, focusing on the exclusion of high-threat weeds and the implementation of an Integrated Weed Management (IWM) plan.

Sources (2)

Preview of Australian Weeds Strategy 2017-2027, accessed August 10, 2025
Australian Weeds Strategy 2017-2027, accessed August 10, 2025 Journal

Australian Weeds Strategy 2017-2027, accessed August 10, 2025,

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section 6: profiles of common weeds of cropping - grdc, accessed July 7, 2025 Journal

section 6: profiles of common weeds of cropping - grdc, accessed July 7, 2025

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Supporting Sources (53)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

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(PDF) Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) as an invader and threat to biodiversity in arid environments: A review - ResearchGate, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Direct Evidence Journal

Buffel Grass - Management Guide for Central Australia - Northern Territory Government, accessed July 7, 2025

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(PDF) Weed management in wide‐row cropping systems: a review of current practices and risks for Australian farming systems - ResearchGate, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Methodology Source Journal

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African lovegrass - Australian Wool Innovation, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Journal

African lovegrass - Australian Wool Innovation, accessed July 7, 2025

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Preview of African lovegrass - Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia - PIRSA, accessed July 7, 2025
African lovegrass - Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia - PIRSA, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Government

African lovegrass - Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia - PIRSA, accessed July 7, 2025

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Preview of African Lovegrass - Shire of Northam, accessed July 7, 2025
African Lovegrass - Shire of Northam, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support

African Lovegrass - Shire of Northam, accessed July 7, 2025

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Preview of African lovegrass management - Upper Snowy Landcare, accessed July 7, 2025
African lovegrass management - Upper Snowy Landcare, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Methodology Source Journal

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Preview of African Lovegrass, Weeping Lovegrass, Weeping Love Grass, Boer Lovegrass, Weeping Grass - Weeds Australia, accessed July 7, 2025
African Lovegrass, Weeping Lovegrass, Weeping Love Grass, Boer Lovegrass, Weeping Grass - Weeds Australia, accessed July 7, 2025
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Australian Weeds Strategy 2017 to 2027 - MidCoast Council, accessed July 6, 2025,
Direct Evidence Journal

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Buffel Grass - Management Guide for Central Australia - Northern Territory Government, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support

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CSIRO report: Fighting Plagues and Predators - Invasive Species Council, accessed July 7, 2025
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Developing an integrated weed management (IWM) plan | Agriculture and Food, accessed July 6, 2025,
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Do regenerative grazing management practices improve vegetation and soil health in grazed rangelands? Preliminary insights from a space-for-time study in the Great Barrier Reef catchments, Australia - CSIRO Publishing, accessed August 5, 2025,
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Environmental Weeds in Australia - Australian National Botanic Gardens, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Government

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Preview of Expert commentary: Invasive species driving Australian biodiversity loss - CSIRO, accessed July 13, 2025
Expert commentary: Invasive species driving Australian biodiversity loss - CSIRO, accessed July 13, 2025
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

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Fighting Plagues and Predators - CSIRO, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support Government

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Grazing management systems - Local Land Services - NSW Government, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Government

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GRDC FOCUS DELIVERS GAINS IN HERBICIDE RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT - WeedSmart, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Methodology Source Journal

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GRDC launches $47M weed-management initiative - Grain Central, accessed July 7, 2025
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Green on brown case study: Precision weed management - GRDC, accessed July 7, 2025
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Ground Covers and Weed Management for Regenerative Farming and Ranching, accessed July 18, 2025,
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

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Preview of How Buffel Grass Roots Prevent Soil Erosion Sustainably - Farmonaut, accessed July 7, 2025
How Buffel Grass Roots Prevent Soil Erosion Sustainably - Farmonaut, accessed July 7, 2025
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How Buffel Grass Roots Prevent Soil Erosion Sustainably - Farmonaut, accessed July 7, 2025

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Impact of Rotational Sequence Selection on Weed Seedbank Composition in Australian Broadacre Crops - MDPI, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Journal

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Integrated weed management - Weeds Australia, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Methodology Source Government

Manage pasture species - Use annuals and protect perennials. - Local Land Services, accessed July 7, 2025

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Contextual Support Journal

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Invasive species in Australia - Wikipedia, accessed July 6, 2025,
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

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Invasive Species in Australia, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support Journal

Alien plant species invasive in Kakadu National Park, Tropical Northern Australia, accessed July 23, 2025

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Invasive species, problematic native species, and diseases ..., accessed May 20, 2025,
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Manage pasture species - Use annuals and protect perennials. - Local Land Services, accessed July 7, 2025
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Managing noxious weeds | Legislation, policy and permits | Protecting Victoria | Biosecurity, accessed July 7, 2025
Regulatory Framework Government

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Mapping Presence and Predicting Phenological Status of Invasive Buffelgrass in Southern Arizona Using MODIS, Climate and Citizen Science Observation Data - MDPI, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Journal

Mapping Presence and Predicting Phenological Status of Invasive Buffelgrass in Southern Arizona Using MODIS, Climate and Citizen Science Observation Data - MDPI, accessed July 7, 2025

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Preview of Native grasses and pastures - Agriculture Victoria, accessed July 7, 2025
Native grasses and pastures - Agriculture Victoria, accessed July 7, 2025
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Preview of NVIS Fact sheet MVG 19 6 Tussock grasslands, accessed July 16, 2025,
NVIS Fact sheet MVG 19 6 Tussock grasslands, accessed July 16, 2025,
Contextual Support Journal

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Pasture health kit - Making More From Sheep, accessed July 7, 2025
Direct Evidence Journal

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Paterson's Curse - Management, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Journal

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Preview of Paterson's curse - NSW Department of Primary Industries, accessed July 7, 2025
Paterson's curse - NSW Department of Primary Industries, accessed July 7, 2025
Contextual Support Journal

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Preview of Paterson's curse (Echium plantagineum) - NSW WeedWise, accessed July 7, 2025
Paterson's curse (Echium plantagineum) - NSW WeedWise, accessed July 7, 2025
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patersons-curse-case-studies.pdf - Australian Wool Innovation, accessed July 7, 2025
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Ranking buffel: Comparative risk and mitigation costs of key ..., accessed July 6, 2025,
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Preview of Reducing Risk, Securing the Future NSW Invasive Species Management Review Preliminary Report August 2024, accessed July 7, 2025
Reducing Risk, Securing the Future NSW Invasive Species Management Review Preliminary Report August 2024, accessed July 7, 2025
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Simulating the population dynamics of barley grass (Hordeum spp.) and impacts of weed management strategies in a southern Australian lucerne (Medicago sativa) pasture - CSIRO Publishing, accessed July 7, 2025
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Weed control hub | Meat & Livestock Australia - MLA, accessed July 7, 2025
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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Temperate Semi-Arid Shrublands & Open Woodlands
  • Land Use Agricultural Crop Production
  • Assessment Pristine Reference
  • Evidence Type ReferenceCondition

Lifecycle

  • Status Active
  • Version 1
  • Effective From 30 May 2026

Notes

The benchmark is achieved and maintained through a documented, implemented, and monitored Integrated Weed Management (IWM) plan.

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