Agriculture and Horticulture Department
The aims of this course are:
- To develop an appreciation of New Zealand’s native plants and animals
- To re-vegetate areas
- to learn how to propagate native plants
The main topics covered in this course are:
- Propagation and naming of native plants
- Planting of trees and shrubs
- Weed identification and control
- Possums and their control
Prerequisite:
Students should have an interest in native plants and animals, working outside and achieving goals. Students must also be prepared to give up a lunchtime a week so there is sufficient time for our bush visits.
Course Content
| TOPICS |
| Code / No |
Title description |
Level |
Credits |
US 2765  |
Plant trees and shrubs |
2 |
4 |
| US 829 |
Use correct binomial nomenclature when writing plants names |
2 |
5 |
| US 1669 |
Identify common weeds and describe control methods |
3 |
4 |
| US 20574 |
Identify plants |
2 |
5 |
| US 21555 |
Weeds and their control |
2 |
4 |
| US 20789 |
Possum biology and environmental impact. |
3 |
6 |
"Vegetation is the basic instrument the creator uses to set all of nature in motion." - Antoine Lavoisier
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