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Apply principles of forest science to optimise forest management practices

Apply principles of forest science to optimise forest management practices

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFOM5010
State Code
ODS15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply principles of forest science related to soil, water, landslide and nutrient management to optimise forest management practices.The unit applies to individuals who undertake forester and forestry field officer job roles in the forest industry. 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.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess forest soil quality
  • 1.1 Identify the physical and chemical properties of major soil types
  • 1.2 Identify the erodibility of different soil types
  • 1.3 Access and interpret soil maps and online soil information services to determine the soil type for a given location
  • 1.4 Determine the soil profile and horizons for a given site
  • 1.5 Apply procedures for testing soil nutrients
  • 1.6 Interpret soil sample results in terms of the implications for forest management
  • 1.7 Identify strategies for maintaining and improving soil quality on sites where forest management activities are practiced
2. Assess impact of forestry on landslide hazards
  • 2.1 Recognise different types and causes of landslides and other forms of mass movement
  • 2.2 Identify the effects of forest operations on the occurrence of landslides
  • 2.3 Identify strategies for mitigating landslide hazards on sites where forest management activities are practiced
3. Assess impact of forestry on water quality and quantity
  • 3.1 Assess the impact of forestry operations on water yield and water quality
  • 3.2 Assess the cumulative effects of harvesting within catchments on water runoff and erosion
  • 3.3 Classify streams according to erosion risk, and establish prescriptions for their protection
  • 3.4 Identify ways of protecting drainage depressions in order to prevent movement of sediment, nutrients and chemicals into watercourses
  • 3.5 Determine site rehabilitation/revegetation processes for at-risk riparian zones
4. Assess the impact of nutrient management on commercial forestry
  • 4.1 Identify types and sources of elements essential to plant growth
  • 4.2 Identify the effects of nutrient deficiencies and disorders on the management of commercial forestry
  • 4.3 Explain the impact of fertiliser applications in commercial forestry
  • 4.4 Determine nutrient management requirements for a forest stand according to workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Develop a prescription that sets out fertilising requirements for a forest stand according to workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHL6 FWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations Qualification