Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify current land uses, condition and practices
- Undertake a land capability study
- Information needs to assess land capability are determined.
- Suitable methods to collate information on land capability are established.
- Information on land capability is collected from primary and secondary sources using objective and best practice techniques.
- Data to identify major characteristics of land capability is analysed, collated and tabulated.
- A clearly written and illustrated report is prepared on land capability with clearly documented conclusions supported by available evidence.
- Develop optional land management strategies
- Information on land capability, condition and uses is assessed to identify evidence of inappropriate practices.
- Local, regional and national significance factors are considered in the review of land capability.
- Preferred land use options are established.
- Areas of degradation requiring urgent attention are classified.
- Appropriate land uses are clearly established based on an assessment of land capability, planning zone modifications and existing conditions.
- Develop action plans for identified land management strategies
- Action plans to implement strategies are prepared that set priorities, time lines and relevant responsibilities.
- Draft strategy documentation is prepared that clearly presents all data and recommendations.
- Draft strategy is released for public comment and provides adequate time for considered input.
- Final strategy and action plan are prepared incorporating public and expert input to assist in achieving strategy objectives.
- Implement strategies to achieve ecologically sustainable land management
- Educational packages are developed to inform land owners of preferred strategies for land use.
- An appropriate protocol for council staff is prepared.
- Cooperative and consultative arrangements are established with other land management authorities, landowners and adjacent council.
- Action plans based on endorsed strategies are implemented in accordance with agreed time lines and budget.
- Monitor and review the effectiveness of land management strategies
- Regular data is collected and analysed to provide accurate measures on performance.
- Comparisons are made with strategy objectives to assess effectiveness.
- Changes to strategy are made as required to ensure outcomes are achieved.
- Information obtained during monitoring and review is used to develop new strategies that are based on accumulated knowledge and experience.
- Identify current land uses, condition and practices
- Undertake a land capability study
- Information needs to assess land capability are determined.
- Suitable methods to collate information on land capability are established.
- Information on land capability is collected from primary and secondary sources using objective and best practice techniques.
- Data to identify major characteristics of land capability is analysed, collated and tabulated.
- A clearly written and illustrated report is prepared on land capability with clearly documented conclusions supported by available evidence.
- Develop optional land management strategies
- Information on land capability, condition and uses is assessed to identify evidence of inappropriate practices.
- Local, regional and national significance factors are considered in the review of land capability.
- Preferred land use options are established.
- Areas of degradation requiring urgent attention are classified.
- Appropriate land uses are clearly established based on an assessment of land capability, planning zone modifications and existing conditions.
- Develop action plans for identified land management strategies
- Action plans to implement strategies are prepared that set priorities, time lines and relevant responsibilities.
- Draft strategy documentation is prepared that clearly presents all data and recommendations.
- Draft strategy is released for public comment and provides adequate time for considered input.
- Final strategy and action plan are prepared incorporating public and expert input to assist in achieving strategy objectives.
- Implement strategies to achieve ecologically sustainable land management
- Educational packages are developed to inform land owners of preferred strategies for land use.
- An appropriate protocol for council staff is prepared.
- Cooperative and consultative arrangements are established with other land management authorities, landowners and adjacent council.
- Action plans based on endorsed strategies are implemented in accordance with agreed time lines and budget.
- Monitor and review the effectiveness of land management strategies
- Regular data is collected and analysed to provide accurate measures on performance.
- Comparisons are made with strategy objectives to assess effectiveness.
- Changes to strategy are made as required to ensure outcomes are achieved.
- Information obtained during monitoring and review is used to develop new strategies that are based on accumulated knowledge and experience.