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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture

791-006 Habitat Restoration

Credit Points:

7.5

Coordinator:

Dr S Hamilton

Corequisite/s:

Australian Ecosystem II.

Contact:

3 hours per week.

Objectives:

The objective of this subject is to:

  • enhance the students' knowledge of remnant vegetation in south-eastern Australia;

  • examine the impacts of management on remnant vegetation;

  • examine the techniques to be employed in the restoration of ecosystems, and habitat in particular.

Content:

Remnant vegetation in south-eastern Australia; management impacts on remnant vegetation; conservation and management of rare and endangered flora and fauna; habitat corridors and network connectivity; island biogeography; revegetation techniques; wee eradication and feral animal control methodology in restoration; habitat enhancement techniques and other restoration methods.

Assessment:

Two hour theory examination (35%); two hour practical examination (25%); two assignments of 1000 and 2000 words (15%, 25%).
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