ENV3656

Natural area management

(SCI)

Dr Wendy Wright

6 points + First semester + OCDL + 10 hours of private study per week + Practical work will be conducted at a two day excursion + Prerequisites: ENV2726

Synopsis: Topics covered include the reserve system, the role of government, flora and fauna management and protection, fire ecology and management, human environmental impacts, ecotourism, and general management strategies.

Assessment: Written assignments: 30% + Oral and practical work: 10% + End-of-semester examination: 60%