10207 (v.3) Land Degradation and Conservation 500
Area: | Muresk Institute |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Land degradation in Australia with reference to social, physical, chemical and biological attributes. Salinity, waterlogging, acidity, mechanics of erosion, erosivity and erodibility. Soil conservation and management. Amelioration of structure. Tillage. Offsite effects of fertiliser use. Economics of soil conservation. Laws. Restoration. Ecological stability. Engineering, technological and agronomic solutions. |
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