Ground Cover - Grasses

General   %

About this Indicator

Percentage of ground surface protected by vegetation and/or litter cover; inverse proxy for erosion susceptibility.

Benchmarks (2)

AUS-TCF-LVG-GCG Moderate
80–90 %
  Australia   Temperate Coastal Forests & Woodlands   Livestock Grazing & Pasture
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AUS-ASC-FOR-GCG Moderate
20 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Production Forestry
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Properties

  • Domain —
  • Category Vegetation
  • Unit %
  • Direction Higher ↑
  • Seasonal No
  • Vegetation-specific No

Method Reference

Field visual estimation in quadrats/transects (cover by lifeform strata) following standard vegetation cover protocols (AFN Method NV11)