794-302 Landscape Studies

The objective of this subject is to extend the participant's ability to:

• identify the conflicts inherent in the management of urban fringe and rural landscapes;

• assess the significance of urban fringe and rural landscapes in terms of their conservation and recreation values;

• describe the principles and practices of managing vegetation and land in rural and urban fringe landscapes;

• describe techniques of repairing landscapes degraded by primary production, the installation of service corridors, or excessive recreation pressure;

• analyse a management plan for an urban fringe landscape;

• identify the role of national parks; and

• demonstrate understanding of the political and social constraints on the intelligent management of urban fringe and rural landscapes.

The content includes the characteristics of urban fringe landscapes, water management and repair, management of roadsides and other service corridors, restoration of landscapes, and the revegetation of agricultural land.

1.5-hour examination (40%); assignment (60%).