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Elements and Performance Criteria
Range Statement
Performance Evidence
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
permaculture principles and practices related to species selectionpermaculture needs analysisbioregional analysisplant and animal species and their interactions and interrelationshipspermaculture combinations – guilds, companions, nurse plants and animal companionsEVCs (Ecological Vegetation Classes)indigenous animals and plantswhat grows or thrives locally – plants, animals, birds, insects, fish, frogs, reptilesfood, fodder and medicinal plant species suitable for chosen animalsintegrated plant and animal systems such as chicken tractors, cell grazing, aquaculture systemsbasic research techniquesusing primary data sources:original data gathered by the researcherlocal wisdom weather observationsflora and fauna observationsusing secondary data sources:data provided by government departments and agenciespublicationsreference books, websites and journalsofficial weather datacommunication techniques