207-340 Landscape Management

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• discuss issues of policy, planning and implementation in the management of urban and rural landscapes;

• analyse and interpret documentation used in landscape management;

• define and discuss values and objectives used in landscape management;

• describe structures, systems and contractual relationships used to manage public open space in Victoria;

• discuss different strategies used to manage landscape projects and activities; and

• discuss concepts and case studies of sustainability in landscape management.

The content of this subject includes:

• definitions, history and development of 'landscapes' (urban, regional, rural, urban fringe);

• values and objectives in managing landscapes;

• design and planning in landscape management;

• management structures, systems and resources;

• managing conflict and issues in landscape use;

• community consultation processes and activities; and

• sustainability concepts and case-studies in landscape management.

A group-based assignment to a minimum of 2000 words worth 50% of the final marks (during semester), an oral presentation of 20 minutes duration worth 25% of final marks (end semester) and one written assignment equivalent to 1000 words worth 25% of final marks (end semester).