Objectives

• To increase understanding of processes contributing to stable landforms and sustainable ecosystems in mine rehabilitation.
• To contribute to the development of management strategies to restore and maintain physical, chemical, and biological fertility in degraded agricultural soils.
• To increase understanding of the plant and soil resources of rangelands and develop strategies for their sustainable management.
• Through application of appropriate science disciplines, contribute to rehabilitation and management of other disturbed lands, including urban land and wetlands.

Objectives of the Centre will be Achieved through:

Research
Applied and basic research of high quality will be conducted in co-operation with industry and Government, to develop cost-effective solutions for rehabilitation of disturbed lands and disposal of wastes that meet the needs of both industry and the community.

Education
Provision of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and postgraduate research programs in land rehabilitation principles and practices for land affected by mining, agriculture, industry and urban development.

Training
The practices of land rehabilitation will be advanced through practically oriented short courses to managers and operators involved in rehabilitation of disturbed lands.

Consulting
Advice to industry and the community on management practices for disturbed land and problem evaluation, literature surveys and analysis of rock, soil, plant and water samples for chemical, physical and biological properties that relate to land management objectives.