Ecosystems at risk Towra Point Geography excursion

Stage 6 Geography excursion at Towra Point

Location

Towra Point Nature Reserve. Meet at the gate.

A Stage 6 excursion where students undertake a field study of the ecosystems. 

Students will investigate:

• the spatial patterns and dimensions of the site
• biophysical interactions including the effects of weather, climate, geomorphic and hydrologic processes, bio geographical processes and adjustments in response to natural stress
• the nature and rate of change which effects ecosystem functioning
• human impacts
• traditional and contemporary management practices.

The outcomes to be achieved from this field study by the student include:

• explain the changing nature, spatial patterns and interactions of ecosystems
• explain the factors which place ecosystems at risk and the reasons for their protection
• evaluate environmental management strategies in terms of ecological sustainability
• evaluate the impact of, and responses of people to, environmental change.

 Towra Point excursion outline PDF 

Resource link for Mangrove and saltmarsh ecosystems