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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Research urban forest performance

KHU-AGR-0061

Australian Equivalent

AHCARB806

Elements

Learning Outcomes

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.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Research urban forest processes

0061.E1.O1Investigate and define elemental components of urban forests

0061.E1.O2Investigate role of urban forests as a primary component of urban ecosystems

0061.E1.O3Investigate threats to and resilience of urban forests in cities

0061.E1.O4Investigate effects of trees on hydrology and water quality

0061.E1.O5Investigate relationship of trees on soil environment

0061.E1.O6Determine contribution of trees towards rhizosphere biodiversity, bioremediation and soil health

E2Evaluate benefits of urban forests

0061.E2.O1Investigate energy conservation and microclimate modification systems of trees and urban forests

0061.E2.O2Research heat island analyses of an urban area

0061.E2.O3Evaluate health, social and psychological benefits of urban forests

0061.E2.O4Compile investigations and research into a preliminary report on benefits of urban forests

E3Analyse methods for urban forest valuation and prepare a report

0061.E3.O1Investigate current methods and technologies for spatial mapping of urban forests

0061.E3.O2Analyse process of carbon sequestration in urban forests

0061.E3.O3Analyse methods for sampling urban forests

0061.E3.O4Evaluate urban forest valuation methodologies

0061.E3.O5Compile investigations and analysis into a preliminary report on methods for valuing an urban forest

E4Evaluate climate change mitigation of urban forests

0061.E4.O1Investigate contribution of urban forest to carbon cycles

0061.E4.O2Evaluate local climate, soil and management factors affecting forest growth and carbon sequestration

0061.E4.O3Investigate forest carbon sequestration to help mitigate climate change

0061.E4.O4Prepare a report evaluating the contribution of forest for mitigation of climate change

E5Compile information and prepare a report on urban forest performance

0061.E5.O1Prepare a report on the social, environmental, economic and climatic values of urban forests

0061.E5.O2Determine challenges of increased urbanisation and urban densification on urban forests

0061.E5.O3Determine potential benefit of urban forest to mitigate climate change

0061.E5.O4Compile and review reports and investigations

0061.E5.O5Prepare and present a final report on urban forest performance