The following list shows the scope of tasks of landscape architects working
for zoos:
Administration:
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Recording and updating site plans, mains and plant inventories
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Recording soil and water analyses
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Recording tree surveys to decide protection and maintenance measures
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Contracting for planning and construction
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Coordinating planning and construction
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Controlling and documenting works
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Tracking sources for browse and decoration material (plants, branches,
trunks, stones etc.)
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Ordering materials for landscaping
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Recording browse preferences and problems
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Recording pest control successes and problems
Maintenance:
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Cleaning, repairing and renewing grounds
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Repairing and renewing plant protection
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Checking the irrigation systems
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Checking for pests and deseases on plants
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Fertilizing, cutting, trimming plants
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Taking soil and water samples for analyses
Planning:
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Conceptual planning for the development and management of enclosures, public
and maintenance areas
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Designing individual animal enclosures and public spaces
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Scheduling planning and construction
Consulting:
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Recommending maintenance measures for the grounds
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Recommending trimming, protection and maintenance measures for plants
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Recommending irrigation systems
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Recommending soil and water protection measures
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Consulting on appropriateness of materials and toxicity of plants
Realization:
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Modeling, building, constructing
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Planting
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Creating plant protection
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Getting materials for browse and decoration
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