Temperate Coastal Forests & Woodlands — Biome - Nature Index

About this Biome

Temperate coastal regions characterized by mild to warm summers, cool winters, reliable moderate to high rainfall, diverse soil types, and dense forests to open woodlands influenced by maritime climates, often supporting high biomass and complex understorey structures.

Benchmarks (9)

AUS-TCF-CON-SON Moderate

General

4000–6000 mg/kg

Australia Conservation / Protected Natural Areas Pristine Reference

AUS-TCF-CON-SON Moderate

General

6900 mg/kg

Australia Conservation / Protected Natural Areas Pristine Reference

AUS-TCF-CON-SON Moderate

General

16000 mg/kg

Australia Conservation / Protected Natural Areas Pristine Reference

AUS-TCF-AGR-SOC Moderate

Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)

General

5.68 %

Australia Agricultural Crop Production Pristine Reference

AUS-TCF-AGR-SOC Moderate

Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)

General

2.46 %

Australia Agricultural Crop Production Agricultural Biodiversity Target

AUS-TCF-AGR-SOC Low

Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)

General

1.16 %

Australia Agricultural Crop Production Agricultural Biodiversity Target

AUS-TCF-AGR-SOC Moderate

Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)

General

2–5 %

Australia Agricultural Crop Production Agricultural Biodiversity Target

AUS-TCF-AGR-SOC Moderate

Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)

General

3.8–5.5 %

Australia Agricultural Crop Production Pristine Reference

AUS-TCF-AGR-SOC Moderate

Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)

General

6.6 %

Australia Agricultural Crop Production Pristine Reference