Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess requirements for sustainable land use
- Consult client to establish a brief for the design
- Research and identify legislative and regulatory requirements and document in the improvement plan
- Identify specific requirements for sustainability from the brief, business plan, management plan or policy documentation
- Assess the land area for its biophysical factors, biodiversity, historical and cultural attributes, services, site modifications and threats to sustainability
- Identify environmental implications of the planned works and, if necessary, report to relevant personnel for further research and recommendations
- Prepare an integrated design to improve land use
- Develop a concept plan for improvement that reflects client preferences and requirements and takes into account heritage issues, site factors and any identified environmental requirements
- Present concept plan to the client or land owner for discussion and approval
- Consult other professionals to assist in research and planning of works in areas of specific technical expertise, energy efficiency and use, current and developing technologies and legislative and enterprise requirements
- Consider design of products, materials and finishes that are efficient, low risk and cyclic and confirm availability from a local source
- Evaluate resources, materials, equipment and machinery required for the works for their impact on the sustainable use of the site
- Select plants and soils for their integrated roles for the designed outcomes in the specific site conditions, system of irrigation and environmental parameters
- Review environmental conditions for a functional analysis of the site and the planned design
- Prepare a detailed plan or design
- Present plan or design to the client or land owner for acceptance
- Plan the implementation into the design
- Outline staged implementation and development with appropriate access for future works
- Incorporate timelines for development, taking into account the needs of the implementation plan and principles of sustainability
- Determine schedules for planting and post-planting care in accordance with the requirements of the plant species, site conditions and any other planning requirements
- Integrate protection of water resources, riparian zones, specified trees and existing vegetation into the design plan
- Review chemical, non-chemical, ameliorant application and waste disposal procedures and processes to select designs of minimal environmental consequence and potential contamination of soils and ground water
- Review implementation outline for integration of approach to land and water management
- Audit the implementation for sustainability of use
- Ensure that all work materials, waste and debris from site works have low risk and energy sustainable methods
- Sample and test soil and ground water quality and implement recommendations
- Confirm soil conservation measures and erosion sediment controls
- Verify protection measures for specified trees, protected flora and fauna and areas and objects of cultural significance
- Maintain or improve biodiversity, heritage, cultural and historical attributes, soil and water quality
- Provide client with a report according to the brief or contractual requirements