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Research urban forest performance

Research urban forest performance

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB806
State Code
OBV44
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
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
13/11/2020
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to research an urban forest for its processes, benefits, values and impact on climate change, and produce a report on its performance. The 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 and analysis, and generate and transmit solutions to complex problems. They demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research urban forest processes
  • 1.1 Investigate and define elemental components of urban forests
  • 1.2 Investigate role of urban forests as a primary component of urban ecosystems
  • 1.3 Investigate threats to and resilience of urban forests in cities
  • 1.4 Investigate effects of trees on hydrology and water quality
  • 1.5 Investigate relationship of trees on soil environment
  • 1.6 Determine contribution of trees towards rhizosphere biodiversity, bioremediation and soil health
2. Evaluate benefits of urban forests
  • 2.1 Investigate energy conservation and microclimate modification systems of trees and urban forests
  • 2.2 Research heat island analyses of an urban area
  • 2.3 Evaluate health, social and psychological benefits of urban forests
  • 2.4 Compile investigations and research into a preliminary report on benefits of urban forests
3. Analyse methods for urban forest valuation and prepare a report
  • 3.1 Investigate current methods and technologies for spatial mapping of urban forests
  • 3.2 Analyse process of carbon sequestration in urban forests
  • 3.3 Analyse methods for sampling urban forests
  • 3.4 Evaluate urban forest valuation methodologies
  • 3.5 Compile investigations and analysis into a preliminary report on methods for valuing an urban forest
4. Evaluate climate change mitigation of urban forests
  • 4.1 Investigate contribution of urban forest to carbon cycles
  • 4.2 Evaluate local climate, soil and management factors affecting forest growth and carbon sequestration
  • 4.3 Investigate forest carbon sequestration to help mitigate climate change
  • 4.4 Prepare a report evaluating the contribution of forest for mitigation of climate change
5. Compile information and prepare a report on urban forest performance
  • 5.1 Prepare a report on the social, environmental, economic and climatic values of urban forests
  • 5.2 Determine challenges of increased urbanisation and urban densification on urban forests
  • 5.3 Determine potential benefit of urban forest to mitigate climate change
  • 5.4 Compile and review reports and investigations
  • 5.5 Prepare and present a final report on urban forest performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT78 AHCARB703 Research urban forest performance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG4 AHC80120 Graduate Diploma of Arboriculture Qualification