Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess the sites and trees
- Undertake site assessments to identify site conditions which may impact upon transplanting activities at the lifting site and the transplant site
- Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
- Liaise with authorities and information services to determine location of services and utilities, and regulations governing the transplanting and transportation of trees
- Assess trees for viability for transplanting to ensure the best time and conditions are chosen according to tree species characteristics
- Determine transplanting requirements
- Identify the appropriate tools, equipment, machinery and specialist contractors
- Identify the tree species to be transplanted
- Determine excavation methods and root ball preparation according to the characteristics of the species
- Determine crown reduction and protection tasks according to the characteristics of the species and the appropriate Australian Standard
- Calculate root ball and tree mass to determine appropriate lifting and transport requirements
- Coordinate labour requirements to ensure trees are prepared, lifted, transported and re-installed with minimum stress to the trees, and with regard to safety and environmental factors
- Identify a transport route with regard to the size and shape of the tree and road transport vehicle requirements
- Determine and document an aftercare plan outlining monitoring frequency and methods to maintain the health and viability of the transplanted trees in the program
- Document a tree transplanting program