Blog Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
What ecological processes might your hypothesis touch on?
I had spent a lot of time in my study area before starting this project, and I had observed through walking on and off the trails that there were observably much greater quantities of invasive species closer to trails and human infrastructure. I thought it would be interesting to record this and quantify the cover differences, with increasing and decreasing proximity to trails.
What ideas underpin your research?
Key words: Garry Oak Ecosystems, Trails as Conduits for invasive species spread, native vs non-native species richness