Ground Cover - Shrubs

General   %

About this Indicator

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

Benchmarks (10)

AUS-ASC-CON-GCS High
10–40 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Conservation / Protected Natural Areas
AUS-ASC-CON-GCS Moderate
5 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Conservation / Protected Natural Areas
AUS-ASC-LVG-GCS Moderate
11.3 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Livestock Grazing & Pasture
AUS-ASC-LVG-GCS High
30 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Livestock Grazing & Pasture
AUS-ASC-LVG-GCS High
5 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Livestock Grazing & Pasture
AUS-ASC-LVG-GCS High
1 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Livestock Grazing & Pasture
AUS-ASC-LVG-GCS High
20 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Livestock Grazing & Pasture
AUS-ASC-LVG-GCS High
5 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Livestock Grazing & Pasture
AUS-ASC-LVG-GCS High
5 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Livestock Grazing & Pasture
AUS-ASC-LVG-GCS Moderate
25 %
  Australia   Alpine and Subalpine Complex   Livestock Grazing & Pasture

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)