early colonisation
(1788-1859) - europeans came from lands of green fields and hedges where nature was controlled and they believed nature needed to be tamed.
perceptions
- they feared the land when they first arrived because the environment was very different to have they were used to living in.
- they saw it as an opportunity for a fresh start and to make money.
interactions
- they developed life near the coast so it was easily accessible, and bought many things along with them including cattle, plants, dogs , sheep etc.
impacts
- there was clearing of forests to create housing, leading to deforestation of large areas, and introduced species became a threat to native animals.
pre federation
(1860- 1900) the gold rush began, and the population increased dramatically.
perceptions
europeans still viewed the land as a resources and has lack of understanding and no interest in learning about indigenous communities
interactions
large scale mining, agriculture, resource extraction and sealing and whaling took place. the establishment of larger towns and cities took place, along with the mining for gold.
impacts
land clearing meant loss of habitat for native species, and railways developed for transport caused habitat fragmentation.
post federation
(1901-1990) nation building - there was an increase in standards of living and urbanisation expanded due to population growth.
perceptions
the environment was seen as a canvas to paint a nation, and there were beliefs that humans could control nature.
interactions
postwar projects and infrastructure. projects included the building of the great ocean road and snowy mountain scheme, along with the introduction of cane toads.
impacts
water, soil and air pollution continued to grow, but protected areas did increase.
