220-161 Fire and Water Management

This subject examines the Management of Fire and Water within a Forested Land Environment. On completion of this subject, students should;

• understand the nature of wildfire and fire behaviour in forests and other vegetation types;

• be aware of approaches to fire suppression;

• appreciate the complexity of catchment management; and

• be able to assist in the preparation of catchment management plans

The subject covers;

• basic fire chemistry, behaviour and suppression and personal fire safety; and

• principles of water movement in forested catchments and management of catchments for conservation of hydrologic and riparian values.

A 2-hour examination worth 50%, and up to three projects of a maximum of 2000 words each, totalling 50%.