I used a total of thirty quadrants, ten from each zone, at various heights and separations from the stormwater pond. The physical distinctions between the zones that I observed helped me characterize each one. The quadrants were randomly placed in each study area,then observing,classifying, and recording the number of target species in each quadrant was conducted.
Zone 1: Based on differences in plant height between species, the spikerush plant grows better next to the storm water pond bank than other species and is flood-tolerant. The amount of light in this area also has a major impact on plant growth and dissemination.
Zone 2: Marshland zone; this is the area immediately adjacent to a stormwater pond. The biodiversity of this area, which stretches from marsh to wet meadow, was influenced by ground water.
Zone 3: An area of raised grasslands with ecosystems that are hampered by walking paths and human activity.
Each zone also had its temperature, pH of the soil, and amount of sunshine measured. Flooding’s effects are indicated by the way that plants in each zone are declining and dying.