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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…
References
BC Government. (2021, October). CleanBC Roadmap to 2030. Retrieved from Official Website of British Columbia: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/climate-change/action/cleanbc/cleanbc_roadmap_2030.pdf This is official website of British Columbia, and it has facts and figures regarding…
Research refelctions on field
1. Grizzly Bears: ⇒ Evaluate how well the selected models anticipate changes in the appropriateness of grizzly bear habitat. ⇒ Consider how well the selected behavioural sample techniques captured a…
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…
Theoretical Perspectives
My study project may address several theoretical viewpoints, such as the ways in which seasonal or non seasonal flooding affects various ecosystems. When do vegetation species start decline in terms…
Research Reflection
Designing a field experiment and implementing it was a whole new experience for me. At first it felt quite a lot of work and was overwhelming but slowly over time…
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…
Post 2: Sources of scientific information
I’ve decided to allow my curiosity about invasive species to grow alongside the work on my plot study. Canada Geese (Branta Canadensis) although the name might suggest are not seasonally…
Post 1: Observations
I have selected an area (about half a hectare) of estuarine habitat along the north bank of the little Qualicum River. This area is now a bird refuge but was…