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Manage sustainable tree inventory

Manage sustainable tree inventory

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFGM6203
State Code
AWK48
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to develop a tree inventory plan to manage an inventory of forestry timber assets. The unit applies to those people who manage forests for enterprises but may also apply to people who have responsibility for sustainable tree management in urban or rural enterprises.The unit applies to job roles including Forest Auditor, Forest Planner, Environmental Manager, Environmental Planner Forest Sustainability Manager And Sustainability Manager.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct risk assessment for managing tree inventory
  • 1.1 Research and analyse sustainable tree management requirements.
  • 1.2 Identify resources and site characteristics.
  • 1.3 Research and assess external influences on tree inventory.
  • 1.4 Identify risks and potential outcomes related to identified resources and site characteristics and document risk management strategy.
2. Obtain approvals for development of tree inventory plan
  • 2.1 Consult stakeholders and obtain support for development of tree inventory plan and management approach.
  • 2.2 Obtain approval for identified inventory plan and management approach.
3. Prepare tree inventory plan for sustainable forest management
  • 3.1 Identify administrative tools, physical resources and recording methodology.
  • 3.2 Identify forest estate and associated management requirements.
  • 3.3 Forecast required human and financial resources to manage inventory.
  • 3.4 Establish quality assurance practices for collecting, documenting and verifying data.
  • 3.5 Clearly document plan and communicate to appropriate personnel.
4. Manage the implementation of tree inventory plan
  • 4.1 Explain inventory plan requirements and responsibilities to participating stakeholders.
  • 4.2 Provide stakeholder support to ensure quality outcomes and objectives are met.
  • 4.3 Monitor finances and resources and maintain record keeping systems.
  • 4.4 Monitor risks and implement contingency management processes.
5. Evaluate tree inventory plan
  • 5.1 Collect, analyse and store data about tree inventory in line with organisational procedures.
  • 5.2 Identify and investigate variations in tree inventory outcomes and objectives.
  • 5.3 Consult appropriate stakeholders on variation between desired results and actual outcomes.
  • 5.4 Evaluate outcomes and processes against tree inventory plan.
  • 5.5 Prepare recommendations for future plans based on consultation and analysis.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG900 FPIFGM6203 Manage sustainable tree inventory Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS64 FWPFRM5003 Contribute to and implement a forest inventory program Unit of competency