Develop an urban forest management framework

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:03 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCARB802

State Code
BAT50

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
27/06/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

12/01/2017

Field of Education

050501 - Forestry Studies

Original Release Date

12/01/2017

Nominal Hours

110

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an urban forest management framework incorporating the policy documentation and urban forest management planning.This unit applies to individuals with advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and/or further learning in one or more disciplines or areas of practice. This unit applies to individuals with advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills to provide specialist advice, analyse, generate and transmit solutions to complex problems, and to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.The role involves the self-directed application of knowledge in tree anatomy, physiology, pathology, tree dynamics and the edaphic environment with substantial depth in areas such as forest asset management, tree inventory and data analysis.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish performance metrics and analyse resources

1.1 Research models of urban forest management
1.2 Establish the key performance metrics and outcomes to be assessed incorporating specific parameters from the client brief
1.3 Determine the data sets to be collected required for objectives of managing the resources and needs of stakeholders
1.4 Analyse urban forest resources
1.5 Determine agents and conditions affecting urban forest health
1.6 Analyse species spatially in target geographic areas using geographical information systems (GIS) as required
1.7 Determine canopy density targets

2. Determine urban forest asset value

2.1 Determine outcomes in social, environmental, public health, economic, and aesthetic terms
2.2 Determine asset value of single tree and forest based on value criteria of client and relevant benchmarks
2.3 Perform cost-benefit analysis of forest assets
2.4 Analyse variation in asset value within relevant variables

3. Review policy documentation

3.1 Analyse and review relevant policy documents for meeting performance metrics and desired outcomes
3.2 Determine statutory, liability and risk issues requiring consideration
3.3 Identify stakeholder requirements and perceptions
3.4 Evaluate the extent of impact and outcomes of proposed policy documents
3.5 Create policy determinations on tree assets and record as reports
3.6 Create and document urban forest management policy

4. Develop and document management plan

4.1 Develop appropriate conceptual framework for urban forest management
4.2 Develop street tree master plans as required
4.3 Set vision and objective statements
4.4 Determine quantifiable goals
4.5 Use tree inventory and mapping data management software as required
4.6 Establish and maintain inventories and databases
4.7 Develop implementation and operational plans
4.8 Develop and document an urban forest management plan

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBV42	AHCARB809	Develop an urban forest management framework	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BDC3	AHC80116	Graduate Diploma of Arboriculture	Qualification