Local government and coastal zone management in South East Tasmania

Supervisory Team:

Primary supervisor: Prof Marcus Haward

Co-supervisor: Dr Maree Fudge

Brief project description:

This project will examine local Government’s role in coastal zone management with a focus on the Kingborough -D’Entrecasteux Channel region. This project builds on a number of research activities: the Collaboration Cluster, CSIRO and IMAS through INFORMD2 “Our Marine Values” and activities undertaken by the Kingborough Council-led D’Entrecasteux Chanel project.

Skills students will develop during this research project:

Qualitative  social research methods. Data collection and analysis, Communication skills.