OLFM: Robyn Reudink
Blog Post 3 – initial observations
I plan to study the elm, ash, and maple trees during the change of seasons (fall to winter). I want to see how fast the trees lose their leaves in…
Field Research Reflections
I investigated how olive and lemon trees thrive under various lighting situations throughout my fieldwork. To assess the size of the fruit and the trees themselves, I chose four different…
Tables and Graphs
Mainly the hardest part was to figure out a way to represent my data. I chose to utilize a bar graph for this study due to its ability to effectively…
Theoretical Perspectives
My research mainly focuses on the idea that fruit production (Lemons and olives) and plant growth are influenced by sunlight. Photosynthesis, a method by which plants transform light energy into…
Blog Post 6
Create a blog post describing your field data collection activities. How many replicates did you sample? I have created a quadrat that is 12″ by 12″ (square). That allows me…
Data Collection
How many replicates did you sample? Since I have 4 treatment areas in total, I sampled 10 replicates per gradient Have you had any problems implementing your sampling design? One…
Design Reflections
Did you have any difficulties in implementing your sampling strategy? If yes, what were these difficulties? Some of the difficulties I faced were when measuring the size of the olives,…
Peer-Reviewed Review Paper
The source I will be discussing is “A personal history of the Experimental Lakes Area” by D.W. Schindler, 2009. Here is an open access link https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/F09-134 D. W.SchindlerD.W. Schindler. 2009….
FortWhyte Alive, Manitoba
The area I have selected is FortWhyte Alive in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Specifically, I would like to focus on the lakes at FortWhyte. These lakes have a history of being mined…
Blog Post 3
I would like to study trees, shrubs, vegetation and fauna in this blog post. The 3 different areas I have chosen are : Area 1 is located near the…