Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess the sites and trees
- Site assessments are undertaken to identify site conditions which may impact upon transplanting activities at the lifting site and the transplant site.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls recommended.
- Liaison with local authorities and information services is undertaken to determine location of services and utilities, and legislation, local by-laws and regulations governing the transplanting/transporting of trees.
- Trees are assessed for viability for transplanting to ensure the best time and conditions are chosen according to tree species characteristics.
- Determine transplanting requirements
- The appropriate tools, equipment, machinery and specialist contractors are identified in accordance with the site assessment and tree species to be transplanted.
- Excavation methods and root ball preparation is determined according to the characteristics of the species.
- Crown reduction/protection tasks are determined according to the characteristics of the species and are planned to meet AS4373 Pruning of amenity trees.
- Root ball and tree mass is calculated to determine appropriate lifting and transport requirements.
- Personnel/contractor requirements are negotiated to ensure trees are prepared, lifted, transported and re-installed with minimum stress to the trees, and with regard to safety and environmental factors.
- A transport route is identified with regard to the size and shape of the tree and road transport vehicle requirements.
- An aftercare plan outlining monitoring frequency and methods to maintain the health and viability of the transplanted tree(s) is determined and documented in the program.
- Document a tree transplanting program
- Transplanting program is documented according to management and/or client needs.
- Resources and costing details are documented and presented to management and/or the client.
- Transplanting program is communicated to the relevant personnel for implementation.
- Transplant operations are performed as per standard Implement a tree transplanting program.
- Completed tree transplanting program is assessed to ensure that transplantation was undertaken according to the identified program and budget guidelines.