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SCED822: Land Degradation and Management

This unit looks at the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of soil, and soil ecology. It also covers land processes including hydrology and geomorphology, and land degradation processes including wind and water erosion, degradation of soil structure, salinity, waterlogging, soil fertility and acidification. In addition, it considers land rehabilitation methods, sustainable land use and land capability, and catchment and farm planning.

Credit Points:4
Contact Hours:--
When Offered: X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year
X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year
Staff Contact: Dr Ray Froend
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Assessed As: Graded
Offered By: ELS - Division of Environmental and Life Sciences

 
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