Units of Study

WILD5007 Sustainable use and Stewardship of Wildlife

Core/Option
Optional

Credit Points
6

Offered
No longer offered.

This unit of study provides an introduction to the utilisation of wildlife in all its forms, including both consumptive and non-consumptive activities. It provides an overview of all the issues to be considered when planning and implementing such programs, including ethical and animal welfare issues.

In examining real world examples of sustainable use of wildlife there will be consideration of the potential for such activities to contribute to national economies and to local communities as well as to the effective management of wildlife. This will involve consideration of pest versus resource issues (eg. feral pigs) and of the use of wildlife by indigenous people.

The unit integrates lectures, practical work and supervised study, and offers students the opportunity to work through wildlife utilisation examples relevant to their individual backgrounds.