HORT431

Module code

HORT431

Module title

Revegetation

Prescription

The aim of this module is to develop students knowledge and skill in revegetating indigenous plant areas.

Programmes

SX1703

NZQA Level

Level 4

NZQA Credits

10

Delivery method

Web-Supported

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 100

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: Examine indigenous plant communities
Assess revegetation needs for a particular site
Plan for revegetation
Implement a revegetation program
Content: -Plant community and plant associations; emergent, sub-canopy, understorey, forest floor
-Community member relationships; nutrient cycling, food chains, symbiosis, parasites, saprophytes
-Plant succession process
-Influential site conditions on natural, or semi-natural plant communities; soil, climate, topography, plant and animal pests, human influences
-Modified natural plant community, reasons for degradation
-Site conditions influencing revegetation; soil, topography, climate, existing vegetation, animal effects, human effects
-Goals of revegetation; enhanced wildlife habitat, biodiversity, enhanced amenity values
-Site improvements needed; weed control, animal control, shelter, perimeter protection
-Site comparisons, selected versus less degraded; site conditions, improvements, limiting factors
-Local authority and community consultation on revegetation program
-Plant species requirements identified, local provenance plant source
-Revegetation strategies; planting, encouraging natural regeneration with minimal planting
-Program documenting; site preparation, revegetation, maintenance
-Plant material supply organisation; provenance, propagation method, plant type, species, container type, time
-Site preparation; weed control, pest control, shelter, fencing, preparation of planting positions
-Plant positioning and planting
-Site monitoring and maintenance; weed control, pest control, releasing plants, plant health, fencing, control of vandalism, public information
Teaching and Learning Strategy: Theoretical face-to-face and online sessions including tutorials, workshops, group activities, discussion, workbooks, independent learning, and assignments.
Assessment Criteria: Assessment in this module is competency-based. In order to pass this module, students must attempt and meet all the requirements of the competency-based assessments including carrying out all tasks in a safe manner and to industry standard

HORT431 – Revegetation