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Develop an urban forest management framework

Develop an urban forest management framework

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB809
State Code
OBV42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/08/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/11/2020
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
13/11/2020
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an urban forest management framework for a specific geographic location incorporating policy documentation and urban forest management planning.The unit applies to individuals with highly specialised advanced theoretical and technical knowledge for professional work and research in arboriculture. They exercise advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills and demonstrate complete autonomy, judgement and adaptability in research and analysis for complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish performance metrics and analyse resources
  • 1.1 Investigate models of urban forest management
  • 1.2 Establish key performance metrics and outcomes from client brief
  • 1.3 Determine the data sets required for objectives of managing resources according to stakeholder needs
  • 1.4 Analyse urban forest resources
  • 1.5 Determine agents and conditions affecting urban forest health
  • 1.6 Analyse species spatial geography using geographical information systems (GIS)
  • 1.7 Determine canopy density targets
2. Determine urban forest asset value
  • 2.1 Determine objectives and outcomes of urban forest for the community
  • 2.2 Determine asset value of trees and forest according to client brief and industry benchmarks
  • 2.3 Perform cost-benefit analysis of forest assets
  • 2.4 Analyse variation in asset value
3. Review policy documentation
  • 3.1 Analyse and review urban forest policy documents for performance metrics and desired outcomes
  • 3.2 Determine statutory, liability and risk issues affecting urban forests
  • 3.3 Identify stakeholder requirements and perceptions
  • 3.4 Evaluate extent of impact and outcomes of proposed policy documents
  • 3.5 Record and report policy determinations on tree assets
  • 3.6 Document an urban forest management policy
4. Develop and document management plan
  • 4.1 Develop a conceptual framework for urban forest management
  • 4.2 Develop street tree master plans according to client brief
  • 4.3 Set vision and objective statements
  • 4.4 Determine quantifiable goals
  • 4.5 Establish and maintain inventories and databases according to client brief
  • 4.6 Develop implementation and operational plans
  • 4.7 Develop and document an urban forest management plan
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT50 AHCARB802 Develop an urban forest management framework Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG4 AHC80120 Graduate Diploma of Arboriculture Qualification