Rob's Chem Blog

Thursday, August 03, 2006

About this blog

What it is?

This page is intended as a resource for folk working with, or learning about pesticides, specifically within the fields of Amenity Horticulture and Natural Resource Management/Conservation & Land Managment.

The main fields of interest pursued on these pages will be..
  • Responsible use of pesticides
  • Integrated Pest Managment
  • Pest, Disease and Weed control
  • Occupational Health and Safety & Environmental Risk Managment.
Its' geographic focus will initially be on the Blue Mountains, NSW.

What it isn't?

Allthough most folk who will be pointed to this page will be learning about pesticide use, the content and links from this page is not limited by AQF level (Certificate II, III, IV etc) nor is it limited by specific units of competency.

The information, discussion and commentry, and the links from here are general in nature and are not intended as definitive advice nor an exclusive expression of a specific orthodoxy or dogma.

Who is it for?

This page is for teachers, learners, workers and any one else with an interest in these areas.