Environmental geology in Australia

Abstract

In Australia the concept of environmental geology is developing slowly from mainly engineering based activities to resource planning and utilization. This is particularly so with increasing activity in urban geology and in some States environmental geology influences land use and zoning. Since 1972 there have been clearly stated national policies in regard to the planned development of Australia's mineral and energy resources, but to date these have lacked useful guidelines. Overall, there is need for land use classifications and management to be practised throughout Australia.