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Manage tree harvesting to minimise environmental impact

Manage tree harvesting to minimise environmental impact

Unit of competency
National Code
FPICOT5209A
State Code
D5978
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/05/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/06/2012
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
25/06/2012
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to plan and manage tree harvesting to minimise environmental impact and by-product while maximising yields using harvest planning systemsGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Subject to enterprise requirements specific licences/certification may be required in the following areas: Forest Sustainability CertificationChain of Custody Certification
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop tree harvesting plan
  • 1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisationalrequirements relevant to managing tree harvesting while minimising environmental impact are identified and followed
  • 1.2. Tree harvesting requirements are researched and analysed
  • 1.3. Consultation processes are undertaken as an integral part of the planning process
  • 1.4. Available timber is identified and calculated
  • 1.5. Tree harvesting plan is developed to ensure maximum yields while minimising environmental impact and by-product
  • 1.6. Approval for plan is gained and work teams are informed
2. Initiate pre-harvesting activities
  • 2.1. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with the manufacturer's specifications and OHS requirements
  • 2.2. Buffer zones, protected areas and erosion control measures are installed or identified
  • 2.3. Resources are acquired in line with plan requirements, and equipment and resource requirements estimated
  • 2.4. Planning permits and access permission are applied for and gained
  • 2.5. Communication with stakeholders is established and maintained in line with OHS, environmental and organisational requirements
3. Manage tree harvesting operations
  • 3.1. Harvesting operational activities are managed for compliance with environmental and organisational requirements
  • 3.2. Sustainability indicators are monitored for compliance with sustainability plan
  • 3.3. Reported exceptions to work order and tree harvesting plan are rectified within legislative and planned timeframes
4. Review tree harvesting operations
  • 4.1. Sustainability indicators are reported for all harvesting stages, including pre- and post-harvesting, in line with organisational and contractual requirements
  • 4.2. Performance indicators are reported to appropriate stakeholders in line with legislative and contractual requirements
  • 4.3. Sufficient feedback is reported to provide data for assistance with planning of future harvesting
5. Review tree harvesting plan
  • 5.1. Data from tree harvesting operations is analysed to assist with planning future harvesting operations
  • 5.2. Techniques to review effectiveness of harvesting operations in maximising yields and minimising environmental impact and by-product are implemented
  • 5.3. Information is used to change harvesting plan as required
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG894 FPICOT5209B Manage tree harvesting to minimise environmental impact Unit of competency
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