Resource Management

Management of the planet's resources is shaping up as the issue of the 21st century.
 
Surveyors have a broad involvement with land including matters relating to:
 
  • title and legal interests in land,
  • a deep understanding of landform and gradient limitations through topographic survey processes,
  • and a sound knowledge of engineering and planning requirements for land subdivision and development.
 
As a result surveyors are well qualified to act as project managers and make decisions about how land should be used and what sustainable solutions are available. 
 
The skills required include:
 
  • good communication,
  • an appreciation for the many different users of land,
  • knowledge of earth's resources and how they interact
  • knowledge of the law that governs all facets of land development.