OLFM: Robyn Reudink
Ongoing field observations, Fernie, BC.
I plan to study the Balsam poplar tree in three different gradients near the Elk River. I noticed a change in frequency and age as we moved from the riparian…
Sources of Scientific Information
The source of the information that I picked is an article titled “Mysterious Galápagos Reefs Harbor Strawberry Squid and Other Fantastic Creatures,” published on Scientific American on November 2, 2023,…
Sources of Scientific Information – Kelsey Kozak
https://jem-online.org/index.php/jem/article/view/592/512 Citation: Hausleitner, D., Dulisse, J., Manley, I., & Waterhouse, A. (2017). Nest habitat selection of western screech-owls (Megascops kennicottii macfarlanei) at multiple spatial scales in southeast British Columbia. Journal…
Blog Post 5
Heavy rainfall throughout the week I conducted the data collection presented challenges in accessing specific elevations or regions for sampling, potentially affecting the distribution of sample points and influencing data…
Blog Post 4
From the virtual forest tutorial, I utilized three different sampling techniques—systematic, random, and haphazard—to assess their effectiveness and precision. Systematic sampling, due to its predetermined methodology, required more time for…
Blog Post 3
In my ongoing field observations in Jamaica’s lush landscapes, I will focus on studying the distribution of coffee, a significant biological attribute in this region. The Blue Mountains are famous…
Blog Post 2
Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/11/6/122 This research paper has been peer-reviewed, which means that it was subjected to a thorough review by experts in the field before publication, enhancing its credibility and reliability….
Blog Post 1
I chose the Blue Mountains in Jamaica. I was born and raised in Jamaica, and I frequently travel between the two countries. The rugged, mountainous terrain of the Blue Mountains…
DATA COLLECTION
My field data collection activities included sampling the vegetative diversity and the soil type in different areas of the selected region. In this case, I utilized simple random sampling, where…
Blog Post 1 : Observations – Kelsey Kozak(Martin)
The area I have selected to observe is my backyard, in Kamloops, British Columbia. I live in the neighbourhood of Brocklehurst, which is the flat valley bottom of the semi-arid…