Gully Density — Benchmark Detail - Nature Index

Benchmark Value

0 m/ha

Direction: Lower is desirable ↓

Form: Point

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Evidence & Context

the benchmark for Gully Density in the context of Industrial & Infrastructure Use within Australian Temperate Grassy Woodlands is 0 m/ha of active gullies.

Metric Definition:

Gully Density is a measure of the presence and density of active gullies, where an active gully is defined as a severe form of water erosion characterized by the removal of soil from surface and sub-surface layers, creating permanent incised channels typically defined as being greater than 30 cm deep.

Benchmark Definition:

The benchmark represents the complete and successful achievement of the universal goal of creating a stable landform where active erosion is prevented.

Justification:

The benchmark is derived from the explicit, universal goals of leading-practice landform management in the mining, construction, and infrastructure sectors, where the primary objective is the long-term stability and sustainability of landforms to prevent the initiation of new erosion features.

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Contextual Support Journal

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Context

Region Australia
Biome Temperate Grassy Woodlands & Plains
Land Use Industrial & Infrastructure Use
Assessment Rehabilitation Target
Evidence Type TargetCondition

Lifecycle

Status Active
Version 1
Effective From 31 May 2026

Notes

The qualifier 'active' is critical and must be interpreted using a field-based stability assessment to distinguish between active gullies (ongoing erosion) and stabilized gullies (historical features that are now fully re-profiled and vegetated).