794-012 Revegetation

The objective of the subject is to extend the student's ability to: define agroforestry, revegetation and habitat creation systems; select appropriate species for habitat creation and revegetation situations; assess and prepare sites for planting and habitat creation; plan, implement and cost plantings and the creation of habitat landscapes; recognise the relationship between flora and fauna in relevant systems; prepare a management plan for a revegetation or habitat creation site; determine the best land use options for a unit of land; and describe the benefits of revegetation and habitat creation.

The content includes agroforestry, habitat creation and revegetation definitions; costs and benefits of revegetation and habitat creation management, site assessment and modification; products and markets, species selection, site preparation, revegetation schemes; techniques for creating habitats and diversifying flora and fauna, sites and their management; planting and establishment costs; labour, plantings and wildlife; government policy; and careers and the future.

Written examination and assignment.