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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for coppice management
   • Review and clarify work order with appropriate personnel.
   • Identify and assess type and quantity of stumps to grow coppice and plan coppice activities.
   • Select thinning equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
2. Develop coppice stems
   • Establish and maintain communication with others to ensure a safe work environment.
   • Assess environmental conditions and respond to them when planning the coppice development of each tree stump.
   • Direct chainsaw operators to cut tree stumps at ground level to form stools.
   • Clear stools of debris and allow to rest and sprout coppice.
   • Protect coupe from wildlife and grazing animals during coppice development.
   • Remove or leave standard seedlings in line with the coppice management plan
   • Assess stools regularly to measure and gauge the amount of coppice growth.
3. Undertake thinning
   • Assess coppice stems to identify stronger stems and determine how many stems to leave.
   • Remove weaker or smaller coppice stems by hand or mechanically.
   • Undertake thinning regularly to control regrowth and promote the growth of retained coppice stems.
   • Direct and prepare harvesting activities to thin more mature coppice forests.
   • Recycle debris in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
   • Record and report coppice management activities to the appropriate personnel.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

manage coppice stems to promote forest regeneration and bring about high volume yields

conduct thinning operations of coppice stems using thinning tools, equipment and machinery

follow organisational policies and procedures for managing coppice stems

identify and recommend methods manage manage stem quality and growth

communicate coppice stem management requirements effectively

report results from coppice management activities to appropriate personnel.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

applicable regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices for managing coppice stems

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste

environmental risks and hazards associated with working in a forest and managing coppice growth

characteristics of trees and timber defects

coppice stem development and regeneration methods

tools, equipment and machinery used for managing coppice stems, and their safe use and maintenance

established communication channels and protocols to maintain safety and effective work flow

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.

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