Assignment 1

Length: The number of words indicated for individual sections of the assignment is a guide to the amount of information you need to provide to adequately and efficiently address the needs of the assignment. You may write as much or as little as you feel is necessary to cover all parts of the assignment. However, in the interests of efficient use of your time and that of the assessment team, we encourage you to aim for a concise and precise (but well-written and well-referenced) reporting style.

Assignment topic

You are required to prepare a report on a major development that has either been constructed during the past 10 years or is currently proposed for an area with which you are familiar. Examples of developments which you could select include a new road, building, airport, dam, weir, subdivision, manufacturing factory, mine, power lines, tourist enterprise (e.g. bungee jump site, sky rail), agricultural enterprise (e.g. piggery, farmland clearing, processing plant), port or bridge (there may be many others more appropriate to your area). The assignment should cover three areas (NB: these should also be the major sections in your report):

1. Provide an outline of the major development proposal you have selected for study.  Include specific details of the development such as the size, nature, construction and operational requirements, and location (a map may be appropriate).

(300 words)

1. Outline the general history of land use for the surrounding area of the development (e.g. locality/shire/region) that you have selected. Include details of the nature and extent of both urban and rural land use history since settlement (or a suitably long time frame) and comment on the relationships between the physical and social resources of the area and the development that has occurred.

(600 words)

1. Describe the previous land use of the specific site and immediate surrounding areas, and the appropriateness of the development given the history of the land development in the area. Ensure that you also provide the reasons (e.g. physical, social, economic) why this development has been proposed or constructed in this area.

(600 words)

Assignment 2

Length: The number of words indicated for individual sections of the assignment is a guide to the amount of information you need to provide to adequately and efficiently address the needs of the assignment. You may write as much or as little as you feel is necessary to cover all parts of the assignment. However, in the interests of efficient use of your time and that of the assessment team, we encourage you to aim for a concise and precise (but well-written and well-referenced) reporting style.

Assignment topic

For the area and development identified in assignment 1:

1. Outline the biophysical attributes (e.g. climate, geology, soils, vegetation, water, fauna resources) of either the development site or your selected locality/shire/region. Ensure that your discussion includes those attributes that are affected by the development or have impacts on the development due to construction. Where appropriate, include maps of the various attributes.

(1200 words)

1. Identify the major degradation issues that have arisen (or could be expected to arise) from the development. In your answer, explain the processes that have led to this degradation (e.g. building the dam has reduced flooding and hence, reduced the fish populations and fertility of the surrounding soils).

(800 words)

1. Propose strategies to mitigate or reduce the degradation issues identified above. These strategies should address the fundamental causes of the degradation but also should be practical with respect to technology, economics and societal preferences. If you are discussing a proposed development, you may like to suggest alternative proposals.

(800 words)

Looking for the best essay writer? Click below to have a customized paper written as per your requirements.