SCENV3120 Landscape Restoration and Mine Site Rehabilitation

This unit examines the ecological and philosophical foundations of ecological restoration and mined land rehabilitation at both national and international scales. Students explore major environmental issues that require active restoration, including mined landscapes, salinity, erosion, habitat loss, invasive weeds, and bush encroachment. The unit also considers policy and planning frameworks that support restoration and rehabilitation, including Landcare initiatives, catchment management plans, nutrient and salinity strategies, and State of the Environment reporting. Students develop an understanding of degraded habitat restoration and mine rehabilitation project planning, including setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, securing funding, and meeting regulatory requirements. The unit further covers the monitoring and management of restoration and rehabilitation projects, as well as the legislation, governance frameworks, restoration guidelines and international obligations that influence landscape restoration and mine site rehabilitation. The implications of current and projected climate change for restoration and rehabilitation practice are considered throughout the unit.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Band

Band 2

Field of Education

Land, Parks and Wildlife Management (050901)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2027 contribution amount* $1,235
2027 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,235

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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