Blog Post: Initial Data Collection Insights
Observer: Jagdeep Kaur
Location: South Side of Heart Lake Conservation Area
Date: May 8, 2024
Data Collection Summary
On May 8, 2024, I conducted field sampling using transects at the South Side of Heart Lake Conservation Area. Five transects, each 50 meters long, were set up at distances of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 meters from the wetland. I recorded the counts of coniferous and deciduous trees along each transect.
Challenges Faced
- Navigating Terrain: Keeping transects straight in dense vegetation.
- Tree Identification: Differentiating between young coniferous and deciduous trees.
- Weather Conditions: Rain affected visibility and ground conditions.