OLFM: Robyn Reudink
Ongoing Field Observations in Fort Simpson
I have decided to conduct field observations of 10 minute observation intervals in 3 different areas of my back yard in Fort Simpson, NT. Area 1 – side yard -…
Birds in Fort Simpson, NT
Kardynal, K. J., Bartzen, B. A., & Latour, P. B. (2015). Avian Communities of the Northern Mackenzie Mountains, Northwest Territories, Canada. Arctic, 68(3), 331–340. http://www.jstor.org/stable/43872252 I’ve chosen this scientific article to support…
Winter Observations in Fort Simpson, NT
I have chosen to conduct my field research project in my backyard, located in Fort Simpson, NT. It’s a space approximately 100ft x 40ft, with a side yard approximately 30ft…
Post 7- Theoretical Perspectives
Designing my research project around the complexities of post-fire ecosystems, is a very interesting and unique challenge. At the heart of my project lies an inquiry into the intricate interplay…
Post 9: Field Research Reflections
I did not necessarily have any issues with the implementation of my design. However, I did second guess my approach many times, and I think this may have unintentionally prolonged…
Blog Post 6- Data Collection in King’s Park
So far, my field data collection in King’s Park is going really well. The weather has been very mild so far with an average temperature around 0°C. I have decided…
Post 5- Design Reflections
Data collection was a large undertaking which was close to 5km of walking as each of my plots was 100m apart. The systematic sampling strategy, focused on a 10-hectare stand…
Blog 4: Sampling Strategies
In the community sampling exercise for the virtual forest tutorial, I chose 3 sampling strategies in the Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area: For distance haphazard technique I sampled 20 points. The distance…
Sources of Scientific Information
Primka, E. J., & Smith, W. K. (2019). Synchrony in fall leaf drop: chlorophyll degradation, color change, and abscission layer formation in three temperate deciduous tree species. American Journal of…