1. Land
Management

2. What is land management?
What are some of the issues surrounding land management?

3. Why is the issue of land management important?

4. Definitions (copy to your books)
Land management – land management refers to the way in which humans use the land, and the plants and animals living on it, as a resource. Land degradation – the decline in the quality of land which results in the reduction of productivity.

5. Desertification – the process by which useful agricultural areas change into desert due to poor farming practices. Land clearing – the clearing of previously forested lands mainly for agricultural or industrial purposes. Soil erosion – the removal of soil by wind or water.

6. Salinity – the content of salt in soil and water
Salinity – the content of salt in soil and water. High salinity is both a natural characteristic of arid climates and a result of human actions. Introduced species – the introduction of non-native species of plants and animals, often causing a massive disruption to Australian ecosystems.
High salinity is a major problem in the Murray-Darling Basin

7. Activity
Step 1: Choose one of the following land management issues to create a Prezi on: land clearing, soil erosion, salinity or introduced species.
Step 2: Use the textbooks and the internet to research your issue.
Step 3: Your presentation should include:
A detailed overview of your issue (definition and causes)
An explanation of the impacts of your issue
A paragraph explaining why your issue is an important Australian geographical issue
A description of what can be done to solve/improve your issue:
By individuals
By groups (eg. Landcare, Greening Australia)
By the government (eg. Local Shires, the Federal Government)
Pictures
An example or case study where possible
A bibliography
Remember: write your presentation in your own words and record your sources.
DUE: End of Session 2 by to me