A Stage 6 excursion where students undertake a field study of the ecosystems.
This study will investigate:
- the spatial patterns and dimensions of the site
- biophysical interactions including the effects of weather, climate, geomorphic and hydrologic processes, bio geographical processes and adjustments in response to natural stress
- the nature and rate of change which effects ecosystem functioning
- human impacts
- traditional and contemporary management practices.
The outcomes to be achieved by the student include:
- explain the changing nature, spatial patterns and interactions of ecosystems
- explain the factors which place ecosystems at risk and the reasons for their protection
- evaluate environmental management strategies in terms of ecological sustainability
- evaluate the impact of, and responses of people to, environmental change.
