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Certificate in Natural Resource Management
The Certificate in Natural Resources Management is a vocationally oriented and IARC accredited course. It is comprised of core studies in Nature Park Management and electives in other areas of environmental interest

Lesson Structure

CORE STUDIES - Nature Park Management I and II (explained in greater detail below)

Nature Park Management 1

There are 12 lessons in this module as follows:

1. Introduction to Nature Park Management
2. Basic Ecology
3. Soil Management in Nature Parks
4. Plant Maintenance
5. Design of Nature/Wilderness Parks I
6. Design of Nature/Wilderness Parks II
7. Weed Management
8. Pest and Disease Management
9. Culture of Indigenous Plants
10. Tree Management
11. Turf Care
12. Rehabilitation: Problems and Solutions

Nature Park Management 2

There are 10 lessons in this module as follows:

1. Natural Environments
2. Recreation and the Environment
3. Wildlife Management in Nature Parks
4. Visitor Amenities in Nature Parks
5. Park Interpretation
6. Trail Design and Construction
7. Water Areas
8. Marketing Nature Parks
9. Risk Management I
10. Risk Management II

STREAM STUDIES - a further four modules chosen from the list below

• Ecotour Management
• Ecotour Tour Guide Course
• Introduction to Ecology
• Weed Control
• Wildlife Management
• Conservation and Environmental Management
• Ornithology
• Practical Horticulture I
• Marine Studies I
• Vertebrate Zoology
• Animal Health Care
• Environmental Assessment
• Workplace Health & Safety

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