About the Nature Index
Understanding ecological health through scientifically curated benchmark data.
Our Mission
The Nature Index is a public platform that provides access to scientifically curated ecological benchmarks — reference values that define what healthy ecosystems look like across different regions, biomes, and land uses.
These benchmarks are the product of systematic research synthesis by the Quest Research Pipeline, which reviews peer-reviewed literature, government datasets, and expert assessments to produce high-quality ecological reference data.
Our goal is to make this data accessible, transparent, and useful — so that landowners, conservation managers, researchers, and policymakers can make informed decisions about ecological stewardship.
Data-Backed Decisions
Every benchmark in the Nature Index is grounded in evidence — from peer-reviewed research to validated field measurements. We never invent benchmarks; we curate them.
How It Works
From research to usable benchmark data — a transparent process.
Research Synthesis
The Quest Research Pipeline identifies, reviews, and extracts ecological data from published literature and authoritative sources.
Benchmark Curation
Extracted data is classified by indicator, region, biome, land use, and assessment context to produce specific, contextualised benchmarks.
Public Access
Curated benchmarks are published through the Nature Index, where they can be browsed, filtered, and used for ecological assessment and scoring.
What You Can Do
The Nature Index supports a range of ecological assessment activities.
Browse Benchmarks
Search and filter ecological benchmarks by region, biome, indicator, and more.
Explore Indicators
Understand what each ecological indicator measures and how it relates to ecosystem health.
Discover Biomes
Explore biome classifications and the benchmarks available for each ecological context.
Assess Condition
Compare field measurements against benchmarks to understand ecological health.
Ready to explore?
Start browsing ecological benchmarks or discover indicators and biomes.