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211-301 Landscape Ecology and Management | |
Credit Points | 6.25 |
Coordinator | Dr K G Tolhurst |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | 12 hours of lectures and 18 hours of practical work |
Subject Description | At the end of this course students should: understand the concepts of pattern and processes in landscape ecology and be aware of methods for monitoring and assessing landscape conditions over time; understand concepts of ecologically sustainable development and their implications for forest management in Australia; understand the concepts and roles of geographic information systems, decision support systems, ecosystem models and other tools for evaluating alternative resource management regimes. Topics to be covered include: the concept and theory of landscape ecology; recognition, definition and assessment of landscape mosaics, patterns, fragmentation and ecological processes; visual landscape assessment and management principles; and the role of fire in determining the scale and pattern of ecosystems within the landscape. An introduction to 'tools' used in landscape management will include: the use of Population Viability Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Decision Support Systems and remote sensing to assess, manage and monitor landscapes, and biodiversity and sustainability indicators. |
Assessment | One 2-hour written examination at the end of the semester and practical assignments throughout the semester. |
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