OLFM: Nancy Elliot
DIFFICULTIES
Experimental Design: The study employs a systematic sampling approach to collect data at three distinct locations along an environmental gradient in Knox Mountain Park: the base of the mountain (lower…
Blog Post: Unveiling the Virtual Forest – Sampling Strategies and Results
Embarking on a virtual forest exploration, I implemented three distinct sampling strategies—systematic, random, and strategic—in a tutorial setting to unravel their respective impacts on data collection efficiency and accuracy….
MY ONGOING OBSERVATIONS
Initial Observations Organism or Biological Attribute: Douglas Fir, Pondersoa Pine, Blue Fescue, Apache PLume, Dogwood Field Journal Observations: Documentation of the density of Douglas Fir and Pine trees along an…
WHAT IS MY SOURCE
The source I’ve selected is an academic journal article titled “The role of disturbance in the pattern of a riparian bryophyte community” by Kimmerer, R. W. and Allen, T. F….
Introduction to Knox Mountain Park, Kelowna:
I went to Knox Mountain Park in Kelowna. The visit took place on December 16th 2023, on a cloudy day, with no traces of winter snow yet, providing a unique…
Design Reflections
Falling snowflakes, patterns, and the water’s acidity influence species and disrupt their habitats, also leading to a decline in biodiversity and complicating data collection. However, the gloomy conditions encountered when…
field research reflections
Research work is something almost everyone find it difficult. and now its time to wrap it up all with discoveries, challenges, deeper appreciation towards dynamic interplay between theory and practice…
tables and graphs
the outputs of the data analysis phase of my field trip to Haida Gwaii, focusing on the Gal Gwan. The trip has been an exciting data adventure, revealing both expected…
BLOG POST 8
Blog Post 8 I experienced two significant challenges when organizing the data and creating a meaningful table. The first challenge was selecting a visualization tool to communicate the information effectively….
theoretical perspectives
the theoretical assumptions that drive my study work on Haida Gwaii’s Gal Gwan. Understanding the basis of theory is critical because it provides the platform for analyzing ecological processes and…