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Implement sustainable forestry practices

Implement sustainable forestry practices

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT5201
State Code
AWK67
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prepare and implement environmentally sustainable forest industry practices. It requires an ability to undertake consultative and audit processes to assess the effectiveness of environmental management strategies and to identify areas for change, or improved practice. Work is completed in a forest, equivalent or other suitable setting.The unit applies to job roles including Community Liaison Officers, Designer (Manufacturing and Engineered Wood Products), Environmental Planners and Managers, Forest Auditor or Forest Planner, Forest Sustainability Manager, Forestry Manager, General Manager, Plantation Manager, Sustainability Manager, Technical Forester, Technical Services Officer, Technical Services Manager and Value Recovery Officer.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement environmentally sustainable forest management strategies
  • 1.1 Develop and implement environmentally sustainable strategies for forest management.
  • 1.2 Use consultative processes to negotiate and agree on strategy processes, objectives and timelines.
  • 1.3 Assess strategies for effectiveness in reducing waste disposal.
  • 1.4 Revise strategies to ensure ongoing improvements.
2. Manage integrity of water bodies
  • 2.1 Determine appropriate strategies to manage integrity of water bodies in order to protect flora, fauna, culturally significant landscapes, natural or anthropogenic formations and constructions
  • 2.2 Source and use water from locations other than mains water in line with organisational guidelines.
  • 2.3 Manage and optimise use of run-off water and minimise pollutants.
  • 2.4 Develop planting strategies to effectively and appropriately use available water supply and manage run-off.
3. Manage integrity of soil
  • 3.1 Determine appropriate strategies to manage integrity of soil in order to protect flora, fauna, culturally significant landscapes, natural or anthropogenic formations and constructions
  • 3.2 Minimise wind and water erosion by using appropriate species and planting patterns.
  • 3.3 Manage nutrients and texture of the soil to maintain soil productivity.
  • 3.4 Maintain soil integrity in line with rainfall, irrigation and water strategies in place.
4. Complete environmental audit
  • 4.1 Determine need for an environmental management audit
  • 4.2 Conduct environmental management audit in line with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.3 Cover all environmental considerations relevant to site operations.
  • 4.4 Report audit outcomes and develop detailed and verifiable recommendations for improvements to environmental protection practices.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5970 FPICOT5201B Implement sustainable forestry practices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS88 FWPCOT4212 Implement environmental management practices to a forestry operation site Unit of competency