Conservation Biology and Wildlife Management

Narawntapu field trip: 31st August – 4th September 2009

Introduction

A five day / four night trip to Narawntapu National Park and associated preparation and analysis constitutes the practical component of the course - KZA360. 

Note : this trip is a compulsory part of the course. If you are unable to attend it is very important to notify the unit coordinator beforehand.

The field trip will be conducted during the mid-semester break (Mon 31 Aug – Fri 4 Sept). The general aim of the trip is to introduce students to a range of field techniques for the collection of data relevant to conservation biology and wildlife management. The field trip will also provide some experience in handling animals, habitat surveys and analytical methods. Students will be given the opportunity design experiments and work with wild animals in the field.

Students must be self-sufficient with respect to accommodation (tents, sleeping bags), cooking equipment (three small electric BBQs are provided within the camping area), clothing, food and drink. In each instance, students must also be equipped for cold and wet weather.

NOTE: To all students: Please register on TUFSS well before departure

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TUFSS - Tasmanian University Field Safety System Personnel Registration In the age of accountability, the School must follow strict procedures to allow field courses to continue. Please assist us to offer this quality experience by complying with the following requests. New students.  All new students must complete a Personnel Registration form on  TUFSS before they will be permitted to participate in field classes. (NB: the site must be accessed from within the University network unless you have special access permissions (e.g.VPN)): If previously registered, update your Personnel information on the TUFSS system. If you have registered on this system previously (during 1st or 2nd year), you should still log onto the site and update your registration. Log in and fill in the new Statement of Understanding (SOU) tab. Whilst there, check and update your details. They may have changed since you first registered (e.g. medical issues, address details etc). Risk Assessment and Field Project Registration To help in identifying risks inherent in the particular fieldwork you will be undertaking, and to implement risk control mechanisms if required , an essential part of the project for each group will involve your group putting together a Risk Assessment and Field Project Registration for their particular operation. Once your TUFSS Personnel Registration has been approved, Project forms are accessible from menus on your TUFSS home page. This will be YOUR responsibility though you can seek advice from Simon Talbot who will conduct a Risk Assessment session during a class early in the semester. NB: Simon Talbot will conduct a session on Risk Assessments early during the semester. Field Project Registrations and Risk Assessments MUST be completed to a satisfactory standard well before departure on the excursion, and will be assessed by Simon. Students who have not completed their project Registration and Risk Assessments (and Personnel Registration) to a satisfactory standard will not be cleared to attend the field trip. Read more...Field Trip - Registration and Safety

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