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Blog Post 3- Ongoing Field Observations
The focus of my study will be the distribution of grass in my backyard. My backyard has different slopes, sources of water for the growth of grass, and areas where…
Reflections on Exploring the Ecological Tapestry of Knox Mountain Park, Kelowna
Embarking on a journey to decode the intricate dance between topography, environmental variables, and plant life, my recent study at Knox Mountain Park in Kelowna was as follows: Intrigued by…
Unveiling the graphs and tables
I made 10 tables, one for each quadrat data collection which had the values of the pH measured at each location, soil texture, sunlight exposure, plants count in each, and…
Exploring the Ecological Dynamics of Knox Mountain Park: A Theoretical Basis
Exploring the Ecological Dynamics of Knox Mountain Park: A Theoretical Basis Ecological Processes at Play: Topography and Slope Dynamics: One of the primary ecological processes under consideration is the role…
Blog Post 6: Chronicles of Field Data Collection
On December 18th, in the afternoon looking at the sunny weather again, I went to Knox Mountain Park, for my final data, I planned to have 10 replicates of quadrats…
DIFFICULTIES
Experimental Design: The study employs a systematic sampling approach to collect data at three distinct locations along an environmental gradient in Knox Mountain Park: the base of the mountain (lower…
Blog Post: Unveiling the Virtual Forest – Sampling Strategies and Results
Embarking on a virtual forest exploration, I implemented three distinct sampling strategies—systematic, random, and strategic—in a tutorial setting to unravel their respective impacts on data collection efficiency and accuracy….
MY ONGOING OBSERVATIONS
Initial Observations Organism or Biological Attribute: Douglas Fir, Pondersoa Pine, Blue Fescue, Apache PLume, Dogwood Field Journal Observations: Documentation of the density of Douglas Fir and Pine trees along an…
WHAT IS MY SOURCE
The source I’ve selected is an academic journal article titled “The role of disturbance in the pattern of a riparian bryophyte community” by Kimmerer, R. W. and Allen, T. F….
Introduction to Knox Mountain Park, Kelowna:
I went to Knox Mountain Park in Kelowna. The visit took place on December 16th 2023, on a cloudy day, with no traces of winter snow yet, providing a unique…