Module Identifier RD27220  
Module Title MANAGING THE WILDLIFE RESOURCE  
Academic Year 2001/2002  
Co-ordinator Dr John Warren  
Semester Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)  
Assessment Assignment   Outcomes Assessed: 2, 3. Management plan   50%  
  Exam   1.5 Hours Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3.   50%  

Outcomes


Outcome 1


The concepts and application of wildlife conservation in the UK are understood.


Performance criteria:


a. The justification or motives for countryside conservation in the UK are understood.
b. The concept of a native or indigenous species and a semi-natural habitat are understood.
c. Conservation designations are evaluated.


Ranges:
UK Species and habitats.
National and international designations.


Outcome 2


The components and functioning of an integrated management planning process are understood.


Performance criteria:
a. A recognised management planning process is used.
b. Management plans are evaluated for their defined purpose.
c. Countryside resources are evaluated with given criteria.


Ranges:
Criteria from statutory conservation organisations.
Countryside resources to include species, habitats and recreational potential.


Outcome 3


Management prescriptions for the management and creation/recreation of wildlife habitats are produced.


Performance criteria:
a. The management needs of species and habitats are assessed.
b. Creative conservation options are applied in appropriate situations.
c. Conservation options are selected and justified.


Ranges:
UK native species and habitats.
Invasive native and introduced species.

Module description


The management of habitats is a common component of vocational countryside management. The professional approach of today's manager is to use a management by objectives process that both plans and justifies the proposed habitat management.   
This module has three subdivisions:


   1. An examination of the motives for wildlife conservation and the definitions of native or indigenous species and
   semi-natural habitats.
   2. A critical analysis of a 'management by objectives' process for the management of countryside/wildlife resources.   
   3. The evaluation and management of wildlife species and habitats.


These subdivisions will be studied using case studies and examples from UK and European sources. There will be a vocational emphasis in the module which will look at current practice of governmental and non-governmental organisations. The teaching will be augmented by field visits to sites managed for wildlife conservation.