OLFM: Robyn Reudink
data collection
Data collection for this experiment was carefully structured to ensure accuracy and consistency across the two study areas. The main variable of interest was the leaf length of Miscanthus plants,…
design reflections
While designing this experiment, I focused on ensuring that the comparison between shaded and non-shaded areas was as fair and controlled as possible. The selection of two similar plots, both…
Sampling strategies
To ensure a reliable and unbiased comparison between the shaded and non-shaded areas I chose, a randomized sampling strategy was employed. In both study areas, I established equal-sized plots (1m…
Field observations
Initial Field Observation: Investigating Leaf Length in Shaded vs. Non-Shaded Areas of Miscanthus in Daming Lake, Jinan Location: Daming Lake, Jinan, China Date: August 27-28, 2024 In this initial field…
Sources of Scientific Information
Source Title: Topographically Controlled Soil Moisture Drives Plant Diversity Patterns within Grasslands Authors: Jesper E. Moeslund, Lars Arge, Peder Klith Bøcher, Tommy Dalgaard, Rasmus Ejrnæs, Mette Vestergaard Odgaard, Jens-Christian Svenning…
Initial Field Observation for Chinese Silver Grass (i.e., M. sinensis)
These grasses above are called “Chinese Silver Grass”, i.e., Miscanthus sinensis. I found them in the open grassland area of Jinan Daming Lake Park. This area has low soil moisture…
Design Reflections
Initially, I planned to simply visually estimate the percent cover of weed growth within each of my study areas, as I read an article stating that it had the potential…
Blog Post 3
I have changed my field site from Finnerty Gardens to Mount Douglas in Victoria BC. Date: August 15, 2024. 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Weather: Cloudy, 18 degrees celsius, humidity…
Blog Post 9: Field Research Reflections
I sit now in reflection on the experiences of having conducted this field research: many feelings of excitement, exhaustion, and accomplishment. Doing a field experiment was one of the very…
Field Research Reflections
Conducting field research has been such a great learning experience. When I first began my project I had a clear vision of my question and how the experiment would go….