Arid Interior Dunefields & Sandy Deserts

AID

About this Biome

Extremely arid regions dominated by deep sandy substrates, including extensive dunefields and sandplains, characterized by consistently low and highly variable rainfall, significant temperature extremes and sparse vegetation adapted to water scarcity and high thermal stress.

Benchmarks (3)

AUS-AID-AGR-ISP High
General
0–0 %
  Australia   Agricultural Crop Production   Pristine Reference
AUS-AID-AGR-LIT Moderate
General
70 %
  Australia   Agricultural Crop Production   Pristine Reference
AUS-AID-AGR-LIT Moderate
General
50 %
  Australia   Agricultural Crop Production   Pristine Reference