OLFM: Nancy Elliot
Blog Post 5: Design Reflections
I decided to implement a haphazard or subjective sampling strategy as I specifically want to look at bird diversity and abundance in two locations of my backyard that have different…
Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies
For the Mohn Mill sampling sites, I used area-based sampling. Of the three sampling strategies, systematic sampling was the most efficient method (12 hours 35 minutes), followed by haphazard or…
Blog Post 3: Ongoing observations
Date, Time, and Weather Conditions: November 15th, 2024, Overcast and around 20°C I plan to study the variety of bird species that come to visit the fruit trees in my…
Design Reflections
Non-Migratory Canada Geese (Branta Canadensis) pose serious risks to the ecological integrity of many estuaries on Vancouver Island. Seasonal migration allows for seasonal grazing to be mitigated by months of…
Sampling strategies
Sampling styles Haphazard Random Systematic Eastern Hemlock 80.47% 44.67% 19.17% Sweet Birch 87.23% 6.383% 6.383% Yellow Birch 74.47% 37.74% 54.1% Chestnut Oak N/A 2.86% 25.7% Red Maple 74.8% 0.9251% 9.336%…
Ongoing Field Observations
The subject of study: I have decided to study whether or not “geese-free enclosures” are benefiting estuarine grasses recover from over-grazing. Field observations: Location: Little Qualicum River Estuary Date:…
Blog Post 2: Sources of Scientific Information
a) Source title: “Ten years of pulling: Ecosystem recovery after long-term weed management in Garry oak savanna.” Citation: Shackelford, N., S. Murray, J. Bennett, P. Lilley, B. Starzomski, and R….
Field Research Reflections
My field study was focused on exploring the effect of elevation on plant species richness and density in the temperate mixed forest of Mayo, Quebec. Overall, designing the study did…
Tables and Graphs
I decide to complete two graphs, and not include any table as the information would just be repetitive across the graphs and table. Organizing the data into these figures was…
Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
The theoretical basis of my research project is based on understanding the influences of elevation on plant biodiversity, specifically focusing on species richness and species density along an elevational gradient….