LINC 101  Assignment 1: Biophysical and ecological dimensions of land 

LINC101


TASK: 
a)    Describe the current biophysical and ecological characteristics of the area surrounding Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere. 
b)    Describe the biophysical and ecological changes that have occurred in this area over time, and explain how/why these changes have occurred.

LENGTH:
Your work must be no longer than one-page of A4 typed (text should have a font size of at least 11pt; page with single line spacing and normal margins; only one side of one page). You should also provide a list of references (this is not included in the length limit).

INFORMATION SOURCES:
The sources listed below must be used to complete this task. You will be shown how to access and use these sources in class. Each source can be used to find out different information about an area, as indicated below. You do not have to include all of this information in your answer, although you may choose to do so.