In this paper students initially gain practical experience in large-scale soil mapping and in evaluating land-use capability (LUC) on a research farm. They then examine various issues associated with land use, especially its intensification, including the management of farm dairy effluent, soil degradation, and soil contamination. Soil quality is also appraised in this context. Together these topics provide an integrated understanding of some of the important issues involved with land use and the role of soil science in guiding management decisions to help reduce or mitigate environmental risks associated with particular land uses.

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21A (HAM) Paper outline	A Trimester : 01 Mar 2021 - 27 Jun 2021	Hamilton	On-campus	60% internal assessment, 40% examinations

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The paper includes day-long field work on up to 4 days (during the week) in the first month of the paper.

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21A (HAM)

Name	Day	Time	Room	Dates
Lecture 1	Wed	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	-	Mar 3 - Jun 6

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21A (HAM)	$1,063

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21A (HAM)	$4,498

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EARTH502

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Earth Sciences

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Ecology and Biodiversity

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