RE4003 Landscape Ecology, Planning and Management Syllabus:

RE4003 Landscape Ecology, Planning and Management Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES:

 To introduce the students to Landscape management as an integral part of Landscape planning and design
 This course elaborates on the various techniques for assessment and valuation of natural resources and their management.
 To expand the students’ knowledge on landscape within urban areas and open spaces in Urban context.

 To understand any developmental activity involves intervention in the natural processes and to minimize the impact due to this intervention.
 To provide knowledge related to the broad field of environmental disturbances, and tools that can be used in various remedies.

UNIT I CONCEPTS OF ECOLOGICAL PLANNING

Different types of life supporting services provided by the nature. General concept of urban ecological planning. Impact of urbanization and largescale development on nature Responsible Development Interventions-Eco sensitive approach. Resiliency and Biodiversity, resources planning and climate resilient urban development.

UNIT II ECONOMICS IN LANDSCAPE

Valuation of landscape services– measuring benefits and cost- tangible costs of landscape development, capital and maintenance cost – modification of natural system and environmental costs.

UNIT III LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT

Assessing the landscape value – landscape quality – aesthetic, heritage and sensitivity values. – Landscape Perception – Evaluating natural process, pattern and elements of landscape. Classification and ranking of landscape. Basic quantitative methods of collecting and analysing, projecting and presenting data for landscape planning, visual assessment and aesthetic dimension.

UNIT IV LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

Landscape management at the regional scale in relation to soil conservation. Land use planning and resource management – water management, forest management, grassland and agricultural management. Management practice related to urban ecology and urban habitats such as urban forests, urban water sheds, regional parks, green belts. Ecological. Economic and administrative issues, management models.

UNIT V SPECIAL PROJECTS APPROACH AND APPLICATIONS

Restoration ecology, Coastal zone – Eco sensitive area-based projects – Reclamation. Abandoned sites- Brownfield – Remedial measures – Strategies – Solutions. Best practices and Case studies

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:

CO1 The students will be exposed to landscape management as a part of planning and design
CO2 Acquiring knowledge on assessment techniques and valuation of natural resources.
CO3 The students will explore on landscape within urban areas and open spaces in Urban context.
CO4 The students will be sensitized to minimize the impact due to development intervention.
CO5 The students will be exposed to issues and concerns of environmental disturbances and remedial measures

REFERENCES:

1. Conrad, J. M. (1999). Resource Economics. Cambridge University Press. Field, B. C. and Field, M. K. (2006). Environmental economics. McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
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6. Daly, H. E. and Farley, J. Ecological Economics: Principles and Applications. Washington, D.C.: Island Press, 2004