For my field research project, I have selected Lakelse Lake, located in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada. Lakelse Lake is a freshwater lake with an area of approximately 18.5 square kilometers and a maximum depth of 76 meters. It is situated at an elevation of 56 meters above sea level and is surrounded by forested mountains.
Location Coordinate: – Latitude 54024’48.55212” N
Longitude 128031’24.46788” W
During my visit to the site on May 1, 2023, the weather was sunny and warm with a temperature of around 14°C. The lake was calm and clear, and there were a few small boats on the water.
The vegetation surrounding the lake consists of a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees, including Douglas fir, western red cedar, and Sitka spruce. The shoreline is also lined with various shrubs and ferns.
Three potential subjects that I might want to study for my research project based on my observations are:
- What are the differences in vegetation species composition and diversity between areas along recreational trails and areas away from trails in the vicinity of Lakelse Lake?
- How do different types of recreational activities (e.g., walking, bonfires, hiking) influence vegetation species/diversity in and around Lakelse Lake?
- How does elevation and human disturbances influence the vegetation composition and diversity in the Lakelse lake.
Here are some images from my field journal:
This is Yogesh and i am posting my first blog
some excellent observations!
as a suggestions, narrow down your choice to things that can be measured in the time length of this study
so although climate change is a good idea, only weather (temp, precip) over the course of the study period can be captured (for example)
keep going!
How does the intensity and frequency of recreational activities (such as Walking, hiking, and camping) around Lakelse Lake affect the composition and structure of the surrounding vegetation, and what measures can be taken to mitigate any negative impacts on the ecosystem?
Please comment on this is a good research question.
I changed the research topic
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