OLFM: Robyn Reudink
Data Collection
Initially I was going off purely visual estimation to determine percent cover of weeds for each of my study areas, but I have recently begun using a 40×40cm. quadrat and…
Tables and Graphs: Elevation Gradient
I decided to use a table and few graphs to summarize my data. For the values such as the Shannon-Wiener Index and species density, I had trouble deciding between a…
Blog Post 7
My field study aims to explore how elevation influences the composition and distribution of plant species. The theoretical basis of my study is grounded in altitudinal zonation, where distinct layers…
Blog Post 2: Sources of Scientific Information
1. Source Title: “Nitrate and ammonium uptake in 21 common species of moss from Vancouver Island, British Columbia” Authors: B.J. Hawkins, E. May, and S. Robbins Published in: Botany, Volume…
Data Collection Mount Douglas
I used a stratified systematic sampling method. My 3 stratifications were A: high elevation (200-210m), B: mid elevation (100-110m) and C: low elevation (0-10m). I used Gaia GPS to map…
Blog Post 1: Observations
I visited the land on August 8th from about 1:30 to 4:00 pm. The temperature was 20 degrees and cloudy. I mainly looked at the other side away from agricultural…
Design Reflections Mount Douglas
I found that my sampling strategy worked quite well. I used a stratified systematic sampling technique. My three stratifications are high elevation (200-210 m), mid elevation (100-110 m), and low…
field research reflections
Doing this field research really made me realize how unpredictable things can get when you’re working outside. Even though the weather stayed mostly stable, I could see how little things…
tables
Area Soil Moisture (%) Plant Abundance Area 1: Water Body Edge 72% 25 Area 2: Open Grassland 35% 10 Area 3: Shaded Forested Area 48% 18 Table 1. Soil moisture…
theoretical perspectives
The study focuses on how Miscanthus reacts to light and moisture. In shaded areas, there’s usually more soil moisture, which might result in larger leaves as plants try to adapt…