Course
Description
This short course provides training in the
management of acid sulfate soils. It is designed to equip
professional officers charged with the management of acid sulfate
soils with the knowledge and skills to develop and administer acid
sulfate soil plans of management in accordance with NSW legislative
requirements.
Course Outline
Day 1 -
Introduction to acid sulfate soils
Acid sulfate soils: definitions, distribution
and importance
Introduction to relevant NSW legislation and guidelines
Desktop and field test assessment of acid sulfate soils
Field trip to local acid sulfate soil sites: field sampling and
testing
Day 2 -
Assessment and management of acid sulfate soils
Laboratory analysis of acid sulfate soils
Understanding and interpreting field and laboratory results
Mitigation and management strategies
Day 3 -
Developing an acid sulfate soil management plan
Elements of an acid sulfate soil management plan
in NSW
Development of a comprehensive acid sulfate soil management plan:A
case study
The course consists of lectures, practical exercises and field
excursions.
For more information and to enrol in this course contact the Centre
for Acid Sulfate Soil Research on: cassr@scu.edu.au
