Ground Cover - Shrubs

General   %

About this Indicator

Vegetation mid-storey, percent covered by key shrub vegetation. Supporting structural condition and habitat assessment.

Benchmarks (5)

AUS-ASC-CON-GCS Moderate
20 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Conservation / Protected Natural Areas
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AUS-ASC-CON-GCS Moderate
5 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Conservation / Protected Natural Areas
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AUS-ASC-CON-GCS Moderate
20 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Conservation / Protected Natural Areas
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AUS-ASC-CON-GCS Moderate
10 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Conservation / Protected Natural Areas
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AUS-ASC-CON-GCS Moderate
5 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Conservation / Protected Natural Areas
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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)