207-269 Vegetation Management

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• identify important characteristics of different vegetation types;

• define a range of ecological terms and functions;

• discuss issues of importance in the management of different vegetation types; and

• describe the activities of organisations and agencies in vegetation management

Topics in this subject include:

• vegetation classification schemes;

• Australian vegetation communities;

• ecological terms and definitions;

• global issues in vegetation management;

• different urban vegetation types and their management (planning, design, establishment, maintenance, monitoring and evaluation);

• management issues in amenity and street trees; and

• agencies and organisations involved in vegetation management.

One 2-hour written examination worth 50% of final marks, one assignment equivalent to 4000 words worth 50% of final marks.