Presented as lectures in Launceston together with fieldwork in regional Tasmania.
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KGA334
L
Key Semester Dates
Semester
Note
Start Date
Census Date
Final WW Date*
End Date
Sem 2
12-JUL-2010
10-AUG-2010
30-AUG-2010
15-OCT-2010
*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
The study of principles and techniques for integration of farm forestry and rural land management in Tasmania and elsewhere. Ecological and economic benefits of combining sustainable farm forest management with agriculture are emphasised in field visits and a research project. The history and causes of rural tree decline and other plant and animal interactions with environment are examined in their ecological and land management contexts. Principles of whole-farm planning are outlined. Other topics include site amelioration, ecosystem protection and sustainability, design and environmental impacts of tree shelter, tree species selection, tree establishment and silviculture of native forests and plantations in combination with agriculture, yield and use of wood and non-wood products, financial analysis and farm forest profitability.
TEACHING PATTERN: 2hrs of lectures perweek and 4 days of practicals and fieldwork in rural Tasmania
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Web supported -
L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
Resource supported teaching & learning -
L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options
REQUISITE INFO
Prereq
25% Level 200 units in Geography and Environmental Studies (KGA) or Plant Science (KPA) or permission of the Degree Coordinator
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Web supported -
L
