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ENVSCI 733 : Biodiversity Management and Conservation

Postgraduate course

Project description

Emphasis will be on current issues associated with the ecological aspects of biodiversity management and conservation in terrestrial habitats. Topics include: biodiversity and ecosystem services, management of species and ecosystems, issues in plant conservation, precaution and adaptation in conservation, pest control in mainland islands, carbon storage and biodiversity. The course will also address national and international mechanisms for the sustainable management of natural resources.

Year 2021

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Identify key threats to biodiversity and challenges in biodiversity management (Capability 1 and 2) Identify and analyse scientific versus value-related issues related to biodiversity management (Capability 2 and 6) Evaluate which management options are likely to be effective for biodiversity management and conservation in different settings (Capability 3, 4 and 5) Communicate informed critique or analysis of biodiversity management practice across a range of mediums (Capability 4)