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 792-256 Sustainable Land Use

Credit Points

5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Mr R Binns

Prerequisites

Farm Planning.

Semester

1, repeat 2 (view timetable)

Contact

2.5 hours per week

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to extend participants' ability to:

  • understand the ecological principles which influence the management of sustainable systems;

  • foster attitudes toward the philosophy of sustainable management;

  • analyse the practices and management strategies for natural resource management for sustainable farm productivity and lifestyles.

The content includes: Land degradation processes and reclamation strategies; strategies for maintaining soil structure and nutrient status on farms; evaluation of sustainability in a range of farming systems, including rained cropping, irrigation, intensive grazing, rangeland and intensive animal systems; farmer and urban attitudes to sustainable land use issues.

Assessment

Two hour examination (40%); major assignment of 2000 words (30%); reports on tours and practical work (20%).

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