Course description

This course involves an eight day Study Tour in North Queensland. It is designed to examine a range of issues relating to the management of natural and rural systems in tropical and semi-arid environments including - Protected area management, Mining, Endangered species management, Visitor management, Cultural heritage management and Management of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. At the conclusion of the course students will have an understanding that they can apply to the management of various natural and managed ecosystems. Additional fees are payable. In the event that students complete the fieldwork and then subsequently withdraw from this course without financial liability, the School reserves the right to charge full cost recovery for this fieldtrip. Please note: This is an elective course. This course is only offered if there are additional places available from the compulsory undergraduate version of Northern Tour. Students will be advised during Semester 1 if this version of the course will be offered.

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