Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan propagation
- Review organisational genetic resources policies and procedures in relation to the propagation and tending planning process.
- Select and confirm quantities, timing, provenances, species and desirable characteristics for plants in development.
- Document specifications and targets for production quantities, timing, provenances and species.
- Review site environmental protection measures and relevant legislation and regulations.
- Implement genetic management plan
- Select method of propagation for the target species.
- Obtain permits or licences required for production, collection and management of genetic resources
- Direct operational activities including hygiene, propagation, bed preparation and environmental considerations.
- Schedule and coordinate people, materials, tools and equipment required for propagation.
- Keep nursery staff informed of the plan, propagation methods and tending requirements.
- Monitor and review genetic resource plan
- Inspect environmental protection measures for propagation, soil and drainage and implement corrections where necessary.
- Maintain communications with staff, clients and contractors about progress of propagation.
- Review propagation methods and implement corrections where necessary
- Record and report on genetic management results, with recommendations for future improvement.