OLFM: Nancy Elliot
My Blog Post 2 – Sources of Scientific Information
For this project, The source of scientific information I chose to review is The article “Genetic Resources at Our Doorstep: The Wild Strawberries” by James F. Hancock and James J….
Blog 2: Scientific Source
Clark, O., & Thomsen, M. 2020. Restoring Wetlands Dominated by Phalaris arundinacea (Reed Canary Grass) with multiple treatments: Haying, Spraying, and Establishing Aggressive Competitors. Ecological Restoration 138(1):6-9. DOI: 10.3368/er.38.1.6…
Blog 1: Willowband Creek Park Observations
Visit Information: Date: 10/01/2024 Time: 11:18 am Temperature: 4°C I went to Willowband Creek Park in Abbotsford, BC. The City park is flat wetlands with a walking path looping…
Reflections on my Research at Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
Now that I am nearing the end of this course I have looked back on the first site visit to my selected study area and have thought of other…
Post 2: Sources of Scientific Information
I chose an peer-reviewed academic paper. Embracing eDNA and machine learning for taxonomy-free microorganisms biomonitoring to assess the river ecological status https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.110948 This is a Primary Source because it is…
Post 1: Observations
I selected the 2 locations on the Thompson River for observation. The stretch along the river in both locations has large sandy beaches spanning several kilometres. The topography of the…
Data collection
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…
Final Reflections
I was initially lost with this project. I really wanted to study the habitat value of a particular wetland, but I didn’t know how to form a genuine hypothesis. I…
Graphing my results
Nancy suggested I use the Daubenmire Cover Class method for my analysis of native vs invasive species cover in each Zone of each Wedge in my wetland. This worked quite…
Theoretical Basis
The theory underpinning my hypothesis is that wetland creation is often a good way to increase native biodiversity and enhance the habitat value of an area for native species. As…