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Bowmont Park Observations
I have decided to study Bowmont Park in Calgary. Bowmont is a very popular park in Calgary and includs a pathway that runs along the Bow River line, connecting multiple…
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Sources of scientific information: Life Cycle Analysis for Reconstituted DecorativeLumber from an Ecological Perspective: A Review Source: https://eds-p-ebscohost-com.cmtn.idm.oclc.org/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=2&sid=e4d9dc91-6b66-491f-8b5b-1a7bff3b2663%40redis After watching tutorial and learning the different types of classification, i noted…
Post 5: Design Reflections – Carolyn Francis – Colony Farms
The initial data I collected was, in my view, a good practice round before collecting officially for the Final Research Project. Simply randomly generating between 15-100 paces, in retrospect is…
Blog 8: Effects of Shading on Burn Pile Transects (Variable Isolation)
Overall, I am pleased with the initial data analysis. As a former engineering student, Excel took a minute to dust off, but data entry and table organization went well. Color-coding…
Ongoing Field Observations
Organism: The organism that I plan to study is Rigid Beard Moss (Didymodon rigidulus). Specifically, I will study the growth of moss and where it grows most abundantly. I decided…
Theoretical Perspectives: Interspecies Competition at Grenadier Pond
My hypothesis that the local density of native cattails is inversely proportional to the local density of invasive phragmites at Grenadier Pond is dependent on the ecological theory of interspecific…
Post 4: Sampling Strategies – Carolyn Francis
Community Sampling Exercise Community: Mohn Mill Two Most Common Species: Red Maple at 91% and Witch Hazel at 36% Two Rarest Species: Black Cherry at 1% and Yellow Birch at…
Post 3: Ongoing Field Observations – Carolyn Francis – Colony Farms
I intend to study the presence or absence of flora only the gradient of pack sand and gravel path, maintained flora, to untouched flora. With ongoing visits, I have begun…
Post 1: Observations – Carolyn Francis – Colony Farms
I have chosen to observe one of my favourite regional parks to visit. Colony Farms Regional Park covers 260 hectares, primarily consisting of grassland, wetlands, and rivers. It is a…