OLFM: Nancy Elliot
Source of Scientific Information: Emerald Ash Borer Study
The source of scientific information I have chosen is “Predicting Emerald Ash Borer Adult Emergence and Peak Flight Activity in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada”, found here (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2022.846144/full TRU account required). It…
Observations on back property valley
The location I have chosen for observation is the valley just north of my family’s property in the rural municipality of Stanley Manitoba (49°10’26.8″N 98°09’53.7″W). It is roughly 70 acres…
Reflections on data collection for 5 replicates
My hypothesis is that my object of study is more abundant in some areas than others because of differences in soil moisture content across the environmental gradient. The initial set…
Tables and Graphs
I started with a table to organize the data as the grid formation I had used for my sample transects transferred easily to a table format. A table allowed me…
Final blog
Upon reflection on the field studies done on squirrel foraging behaviour and how competition and environmental factors affect it, a number of important discoveries and difficulties were clear. The main…
Blog Post #2: Sources of Scientific Information
Blog Post #2 Scientific Source- elena kvisle Hello please see the attached file for my blog post #2. Thank you!
Blog 8 Table
Organizing and summarizing the data from my field research project on squirrel foraging behavior was a challenging yet rewarding task. Over the course of several weeks, observations were performed at…
Virtual forests sampling exercise
Virtual forests tutorial: Three sampling techniques used: systematic, random, and haphazard. Fastest estimated sampling time: The systematic technique, at 4 hours and 15 minutes. Two most common species: Eastern Hemlock…
Object of study and observed pattern
The organism chosen for study is a plant. Its identity is unknown, as it has not leafed out yet. It is found on either side of the walking path that…
Research Reflections
I did my research on dandelions in my front yard. I found the process quite tough but it is satisfying to have done my own research and completed a scientific…