Post #5

For data collection, I decided to create a transit line from the picnic shelter area of the park to the creek which was 75 meters. I didn’t encounter any difficulties…

Virtual Forest Assignment

Bio 3021 Virtual forest assignment

Post #3

The area in the park near the picnic shelter where there is is higher elevation near the picnic shelter which is closer to the road and elevation gradually slopes downwards…

Post #2

Laidre, K. L., Atkinson, S., Regehr, E. V., Stern, H. L., Born, E. W., Wiig, Ø., Lunn, N. J., & Dyck, M. (2020). Interrelated ecological impacts of climate change on…

Initial observations

biology 3021 blog post 1 initial observations

Post 2: Sources of Scientific Information

In this post I will discuss sources of ecological information with reference to a journal article. This journal article is taken from the journal Estuaries and Coasts. The full citation,…

Gartley Point, Royston, Vancouver Island

Location: Gartley Point, Royston, Vancouver Island. Lat/long: 49383.65 N, 1245510.63 N Date of visit: April 16, 2024 Time: 17:36 Tide description: ebbing Weather: Sunny, minimal cloud, 16oC.   General description:…

Post 6: Data Collection

I collected data on March 14th, 2024, amid a high of 12.4 C and a low of -0.9C, I aimed to scrutinize the interconnections among vegetation density, human presence, temperature…

Post 5: Design Reflections

Getting My Sampling Strategy Into Action: I kicked things off by setting up five transects in my study area, around my sweet chestnut tree, attempting to note the response variable:…

Post 4: Sampling Strategies

To compare the efficiency of sampling techniques, we can look at the estimated time spent sampling. Based on the provided data: – Area, random or systematic: Estimated time to sample…