This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the production cycle for bare root and container grown seedlings and cuttings, assess the impact of tree stock conditioning and tree stock topping practices on seedling quality and implement mycorrhizae inoculation required to optimise production in a forest nursery.The unit applies to individuals working as arboriculture workers, farm forestry workers, forestry workers, nursery workers, plantation establishment workers, plantation forest officers and silviculturists who are involved in tree nursery operations.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.