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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for plantation design
   • Assess site and identify site environmental protection measures.
   • Review and analyse relevant plans to assess impacts on proposed plantation.
   • Consult with stakeholders and obtain input into the design for the site.
   • Review organisational maps, plans and strategies and how they relate to plantation requirements.
   • Develop measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets for the plantation.
2. Design components of plantation
   • Arrange surveys and determine species tolerances for the plantation site.
   • Develop plan for site preparation.
   • Develop design components and obtain approvals.
   • Communicate design plan and performance indicators to appropriate personnel.
3. Review plantation design
   • Assess plantation data and documentation against plans and adjacent plantations
   • Prepare recommendations and design improvements.
   • Record and report on plantation design processes.

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:

produce designs for plantations that comply with commonwealth, state or territory or local government legislative and regulatory requirements

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to designing plantations

interpret aerial photographs and maps

design a plantation using consultative processes with colleagues and stakeholders to obtain inputs, and ensure efficient use of resources

design a plantation that meets specified requirements

review a plantation design against determined performance indicators, specifications and targets

develop recommendations for design improvements.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

commonwealth, state or territory or local government legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to designing plantations

relevant species characteristics and selection information including:

appropriate species

provenance

distribution and hardiness of trees to be sown or planted to suit the area to be planted

factors relevant to an assessment of the area including:

soil types

site rainfall characteristics

understory species

canopy

general forest lean

wind speed and direction

fallen trees

retained vegetation

density of trees

ground slope

soil and water protection

ground hazards and obstacles

contingencies for modifying operations during wet or other adverse weather conditions

hygiene of the area

relevant commonwealth, state or territory, and local legislation and regulations.

plantation design components including:

roads

fences

drainage channels

forest area boundaries

environmental protection requirements relevant to plantation design

organisational policies and procedures for designing plantations including the following:

tending plans

harvesting plans

organisational marketing and strategic plans

plans or regulations relating to chemical use and environmental requirements.

environmental risks and hazards in the area of the proposed site

common diseases, pests and nutritional deficiencies that affect plantations

the principles of good design for plantations.

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