Biodiversity Module

Biodiversity Module: Biodiversity, School Grounds Development, Landcare

The Biodiversity module of ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic assists schools to achieve the following measurable outcomes: - Increase habitat by 50% on or off site (locality) - Reduce weeds by 60%

The Biodiversity Module has four main themes:

1. Conservation of land and ecology as a precious resource and natural asset. - protection of biodiversity in local areas - restoring of natural and ecological systems - enhancing opportunities for bio-diverse ecological communities - sustainable farming and land management

2. Land and bush care - the reduction of weeds and destructive species - protection of remnant bush - restoration of waterways - restoration of land - protection of endangered species, and ecological communities - soil building

3. Ecology and Habitat - construction of habitat for indigenous plants and animals - projects in the discovery of food webs, natural systems and eco-systems - rodent and pest proofing - protection of plants and animals

4. School Ground Development The development of school grounds as: - habitat corridors - haven habitats for indigenous plants and animals - outdoor learning spaces for students and community