This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an urban forest management framework for a specific geographic location incorporating policy documentation and urban forest management planning.

The unit applies to individuals with highly specialised advanced theoretical and technical knowledge for professional work and research in arboriculture. They exercise advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills and demonstrate complete autonomy, judgement and adaptability in research and analysis for complex problems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are to this unit at the time of publication.