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Analyse ecology of commercial native forests and plantations

Analyse ecology of commercial native forests and plantations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFRM5006
State Code
ODS33
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
135
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct biodiversity evaluations and monitor biodiversity management and conservation in forestry operations.The unit applies to individuals who conduct and monitor biodiversity studies in native forest and plantation settings.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.Research the impact of forestry operations on biodiversity
  • 1.1 Identify structure and composition of native forests and plantations
  • 1.2 Explain ecological processes in native forests and plantations that contribute to biodiversity to forestry personnel
  • 1.3 Classify ecosystem services provided by commercial native forests and plantations
  • 1.4 Identify flora and fauna species of high conservation significance and their habitats and the ways these are managed in commercial native forests and plantations
  • 1.5 Explain the impact of forest management activities on biodiversity to forestry personnel
2. Outline the regulatory framework applying to biodiversity management and conservation in forestry operations
  • 2.1 Confirm the international conventions, and relevant national, state and territory legislation, policies and agreements relating to biodiversity management and conservation that are relevant to commercial forestry operations
  • 2.2 Explain how the regulatory framework is addressed in the prescriptions for forest management activities to forestry personnel
3. Conduct a biodiversity evaluation
  • 3.1 Select methods for evaluating biodiversity values in operational areas, including the use of ground survey techniques, planning tools and databases
  • 3.2 Select procedures for assessing habitat suitability for forest-dependant threatened or priority species in operational areas and developing appropriate management actions
  • 3.3 Select procedures for identifying and assessing vegetation communities
  • 3.4 Plan and implement a biodiversity evaluation
  • 3.5 Liaise with and seek support from senior personnel during planning and implementation of biodiversity evaluation, as required
  • 3.6 Analyse findings of the biodiversity evaluation, and suggest ways of improving biodiversity management and conservation
  • 3.7 Report outcomes of biodiversity evaluation and recommendations to appropriate personnel
4. Monitor biodiversity management and conservation practices in forestry operations
  • 4.1 Select and implement methods for monitoring biodiversity management and conservation practices in forestry operations
  • 4.2 Gather and assess information on performance at key milestones or established review periods, and suggest ways for improving biodiversity management and conservation measures
  • 4.3 Report on outcomes of monitoring activities and recommendations to appropriate personnel
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHL6 FWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations Qualification