The changing dynamics of interest representation are addressed, including stakeholder identification and the roles played by the media, pressure groups, management agencies and lay citizens in environmental disputes. Water Resources Management. The examination of concepts and methodologies utilized in the management of water. Lectures and discussions focus on water management strategies and their legal, administrative, economic, and political implications. Topics include the watershed concept, resource analysis and allocation, and regulation.
Emphasis is placed on the critical review of research approaches and findings.
The ways in which humans use and manage their natural environments are influenced by how they perceive and define the natural environment and 'nature'. This seminar examines how changing beliefs about nature and natural science have influenced approaches to protecting and managing natural areas and wildlife. Rural Research Seminar. The seminar provides a forum for those interested in agriculture, rural and related branches of geography. Central themes include agricultural typology, rural planning and development, the rural-urban interface, countryside studies, and environmental and institutional impact studies.