(bioproductivity) the capacity of a given area to produce biomass; different ecosystems (i.e. pasture, forest, etc.) will have different levels of bioproductivity. Biological productivity is determine [..]

synthetic and composite components and materials for med by human activity. True technosphere materials, like plastics, are not biodegradable.

the volume of rainfall passing into the soil; that part of rainfall available for plant use after runoff, leaching, evaporation and foliage interception.

the active ingredient in the herbicide RoundupTM.

solid waste generated from domestic premises (garbage and hard waste) and council activities such as street sweeping, litter and street tree lopping. Also includes waste dropped at transfer stations a [..]

in water accounting: distributed water use + self-extracted water use + reuse water use - distributed water supplied to other users - in-stream use (where applicable).

(sustainability) an ecologically based farming system, that, through the integration of trees in farms, increases social, environmental and economic benefits to land users.

the non-material benefits of ecosystems including refreshment, spiritual enrichment, knowledge, artistic satisfaction.

the average amount of commodity used per person.

mandatory staged restrictions on the use of water, which are relative to water storage levels.