Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine location, size and type of natural area to be managed
- Location of natural area confirming property ownership and boundaries are mapped following industry guidelines.
- Lists of native animal and plant species specific to natural area are obtained in line with scientific guidelines.
- Vegetation structure and conservation value data for natural area is sourced and accuracy confirmed.
- Details of the presence of and threats from pest plants and animals are obtained following industry guidelines.
- Documented evidence of physical impacts on natural area is compiled.
- Prepare management plan
- Boundary control is designed appropriate to natural area protection guidelines.
- Restoration/maintenance strategies for natural area are planned consistent with relevant industry principles.
- Environmental concerns are adhered to when developing management strategies in accordance with relevant national, state, territory and local legislation and/or regulations.
- Physical impacts reduced/corrected utilising industry endorsed strategies.
- Appropriate planning and specialist personnel, and local authorities are liaised with according to organisation policy and guidelines.
- Habitat enhancement strategies are developed in line with industry guidelines.
- Strategies to integrate management of natural areas into land use and production systems of property are developed.
- Management plan is prepared and presented according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice
- Implement management strategies
- Work schedules are developed incorporating objectives and timelines consistent with rural production requirements.
- Organisational Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed.
- Work is carried out in natural areas according to management strategies and within statutory requirements.
- People, materials and equipment required for the work in natural areas are coordinated and scheduled in accordance with enterprise guidelines.
- Schedule for natural area works is organised in conjunction with operational personnel and sources of equipment, and takes seasonal weather conditions into consideration according to enterprise policy guidelines.
- Any permits or licenses required for the natural area works are identified, sought and obtained.
- Neighbouring landholders, local authorities and interest groups are consulted with, as required, during the implementation of works.
- Staff, clients, and contractors are communicated with regularly during implementation work.