Nature Park Management - Introduction

Nature Park Management – Introduction

Course info

This course has been specifically designed for people working or wishing to work in nature parks and reserves in managerial or technical positions. The course develops the student’s skills to undertake the management of practical aspects of nature parks. It covers many of the fundamental tasks which people who work in such parks need to do; including weed control, soil management, land rehabilitation, landscape and construction.

What will you achieve from this course?

After completing Nature Park Management you will have the knowledge develop management strategies for soils, plant maintenance, weed control, pests and much more!

Lessons:

•     Introduction to Nature Park Management - the role and scope of nature parks; the importance of indigenous vegetation in nature parks.
•     Basic Ecology - the environment, plants and animals; ecosystem concepts.
•     Soil Management in Nature Parks - soil characteristics and problems; earthworks.
•     Plant Maintenance - basic gardening techniques; natural gardening; plant selection; succession planting; equipment.
•     Design of Nature/Wilderness Parks I - collecting site information; preparing concept plans.
•     Design of Nature/Wilderness Parks II - drawing the final plan; construction estimates.
•     Weed Management - characteristics of weeds; weed control; environmental weeds.
•     Pest and Disease Management - management strategies; chemical safety.
•     Culture of Indigenous Plants - techniques for establishing vegetation; planting design.
•     Tree Management - role of trees in nature parks; tree maintenance plans; pruning and tree surgery.
•     Turf Care - turf varieties in nature parks; lawn preparation, establishment and maintenance.
•     Rehabilitation: Problems and Solutions - aims and strategies; soil problems and solutions.

Course Delivery

This course is able to be completed either online or by correspondence.

Work Load  | Full time: 12hrs per week |  Part time: 6hrs per week |  Total Duration 100hrs

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