Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess requirements for improved land use
- The natural resource base of the area is audited and threats to sustainability identified.
- The organisation's production and management plans are reviewed to incorporate sustainable land use principles.
- Water quality and impacts of run off are assessed for risk of erosion.
- Soil health and fertility is assessed according to the requirements of the organisations production and management plans.
- Vegetation types and coverage is assessed and required changes identified.
- Land protection measures and structures are planned and prioritised to address threats to sustainability.
- Carry out structural improvements to address threats to sustainability
- Sites are inspected and measured, key features noted, and pegs or markers are placed as appropriate for structural improvements if required.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented, monitored and reviewed.
- Materials required for the construction of the improvement(s) are calculated from the plans, observations and discussions with colleagues.
- Materials, personnel and equipment are obtained and organised to be on site at the appropriate times.
- Equipment to be used is checked and calibrated, if necessary, prior to commencement.
- Structural works are constructed and the area is revegetated and secured from livestock if required.
- Integrate sustainable land use principles into production
- Fences or boundaries are realigned to land classes and soil conservation works.
- Contour banks are protected and repaired as necessary.
- Water carrying structures are constructed or repaired as necessary.
- Tree, other vegetation and shelter belts are established for crop and stock protection.
- Soil cultivation and planting practices are reviewed and amended to prevent erosion and minimise soil run-off.
- Grazing strategies are planned to maximise ground cover and avoid damage through foot tracks or damage to banks.
- Treat areas of land degradation
- Fences or boundaries are realigned to land classes and soil conservation works.
- Contour banks are protected and repaired as necessary.
- Water carrying structures are constructed or repaired as necessary.
- Tree, other vegetation and shelter belts are established for crop and stock protection.
- Soil cultivation and planting practices are reviewed and amended to prevent erosion and minimise soil run-off.