Manage coppice stems

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for coppice management

1.1 Review and clarify work order with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify and assess type and quantity of stumps to grow coppice and plan coppice activities.

1.3 Select thinning equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

2. Develop coppice stems

2.1 Establish and maintain communication with others to ensure a safe work environment.

2.2 Assess environmental conditions and respond to them when planning the coppice development of each tree stump.

2.3 Direct chainsaw operators to cut tree stumps at ground level to form stools.

2.4 Clear stools of debris and allow to rest and sprout coppice.

2.5 Protect coupe from wildlife and grazing animals during coppice development.

2.6 Remove or leave standard seedlings in line with the coppice management plan

2.7 Assess stools regularly to measure and gauge the amount of coppice growth.

3. Undertake thinning

3.1 Assess coppice stems to identify stronger stems and determine how many stems to leave.

3.2 Remove weaker or smaller coppice stems by hand or mechanically.

3.3 Undertake thinning regularly to control regrowth and promote the growth of retained coppice stems.

3.4 Direct and prepare harvesting activities to thin more mature coppice forests.

3.5 Recycle debris in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

3.6 Record and report coppice management activities to the appropriate personnel.


Qualifications and Skillsets

FWPFGM3211 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FWP30116 - Certificate III in Forest Growing and Management