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Composite Biodiversity Health Score

Input scores for each component to calculate the overall site health rating.

Overall Site Score

50/100

Amber — Moderate

0≥70 Green · 40–69 Amber · <40 Red100

Adjust each component slider to reflect the scores collected in the field. The composite score updates in real time using the weighted formula from Page 6 of the BMS booklet.

Pest Pressure (inv. RTC)

Lower pest pressure = higher score. Invert the RTC% to score.

How to collect this data: RTC & Pellet data →

50

×25% = 13pts

0100

Forest Regeneration

Based on seedling cruciform data — height class distribution.

How to collect this data: Seedling Cruciform →

50

×25% = 13pts

0100

Avian Diversity

Number and status of bird species recorded in the 5-min count.

How to collect this data: Bird Call Library →

50

×20% = 10pts

0100

Aquatic Health

Stream habitat quality, fish diversity, and water clarity.

How to collect this data: Stream & Fish Survey →

50

×15% = 8pts

0100

Boundary Integrity

FAMS fence condition and pest exclusion effectiveness.

How to collect this data: FAMS Fence Guide →

50

×15% = 8pts

0100

Score Breakdown

ComponentWeightScore /100Weighted Pts
Pest Pressure (inv. RTC)25%5013
Forest Regeneration25%5013
Avian Diversity20%5010
Aquatic Health15%508
Boundary Integrity15%508
OVERALL100%50

RTC% Formula (from Page 3)

RTC% = (catches ÷ trap-nights) × 100

≤2%

V.Low

≤5%

Low

≤10%

Moderate

≤20%

High

>20%

V.High