and Overview This standard about evaluating markets for the sale of forest and woodland products and. This can include timber and other products. It also involves researching and evaluating markets, and identifying timber and non-wood products and available for sale. This standard is for all those involved in evaluating and selling products and. and 1
and Performance criteria You must be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. evaluate realistic markets for the sale of forest and woodland products and assess suitability of forest and woodland products and to meet market requires determine the specification and quantities of each product to be marketed quantify and value the products to be marketed communicate effectively with others determine the method and point of sale according to organisational requirements obtain best return for each available product and service, efficiently, and in accordance with organisational policy keep accurate and up-to-date records according to relevant legislation and organisational requirements and 2
and Knowledge and understanding You need to know and understand: 1. why markets should be evaluated and the consequences of not doing so 2. factors that can affect the suitability of markets 3. the market values of different products 4. how historical evidence can be used 5. how to initiate and maintain effective communication 6. how to research market requirements and constraints 7. how to interpret product specification 8. potential operational constraints which may exist 9. different points of sale 10. how to produce estimates of expenditure required to obtain income 11. current market prices for various products 12. how to access and interpret UK price size curves, and local price size curves 13. the implications of timing and grouping of sales for achieving maximum effect 14. different sales methods 15. how to evaluate and implement contract alternatives 16. the availability and seasonality of markets and 3
and Scope/range related to performance criteria Determine the specification and quantities of each product to be marketed: the time of supply product specifications historical evidence Quantify and value the products to be marketed: the cost of production transport the reliability of the market Obtain best return by: setting valuation and reserve selecting method of promotion selecting method of sale selecting point of sale the timing and grouping of sale and 4
and Glossary Other productsand - foliage, seed and cones, moss, bark, recreation facilities and sporting facilities Contract alternatives - short-, medium- and long-term contracts, period contracts, etc and 5
and Developed by Lantra Version Number 2 Date Approved February 2017 Indicative Review Date Validity Status Originating Organisation Original URN Relevant Occupations Suite Keywords February 2021 Current Original Lantra Arboriculture and forestry; Coppicing Treework forest; woodland; timber; products and 6