Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for assessment
- Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting pest and disease assessment are identified and followed
- Frequency of assessment for particular forest areas and size of sample areas are calculated from inventory programs, budgets and organisational guidelines
- Pests and diseases are researched and recorded for the location to be assessed
- Methods of pest and disease measurement are selected in line with the forest management plan
- Site environmental protection measures are adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations
- Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
- Implement pest and disease assessment
- Method of assessment is selected in line with the forest type, and local, environmental and organisational guidelines
- People, materials and equipment for the assessment are coordinated and scheduled in line with organisational guidelines
- Schedule for the site is organised in conjunction with other relevant forest operations personnel
- Permits or licences required for the assessment are obtained
- Personnel are directed to undertake the assessment and collect the data on pests and diseases
- Data retrieved from the assessment is translated and reported
- Monitor and review assessment
- Environmental protection measures are checked to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
- Operational staff and contractors are regularly communicated with during the assessment phase to ensure smooth operation and progress
- Operational activities are monitored and reviewed for potential improvements
- Assessment method is reviewed and diagnosed for potential improvements
- Assessment results are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel