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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: 5 Design Reflection
Create a blog post to discuss the collection of the initial data in Module 3. Did you have any difficulties in implementing your sampling strategy? If yes, what were these…
Blog Post 4: Sampling Strategies
For this assignment I chose area based sampling technique Which technique had the fastest estimated sampling time? Systematic : Time: 12 hrs, 4 mins Random : Time: 13 hrs, 8…
Field Research Reflections: Bridging Theory and Practice in Ecology
The field research was an enlightening experience. As I wrapped up my study on salamander abundance and microhabitats, it was crucial to reflect on the process, from the initial experiment…
Blog Post 8: Tables and Graphs – Wesburn Park (Salamander Abandance)
Did you have any difficulties organizing, aggregating, or summarizing your data? Yes, I did have some difficulties including: Data Consistency: Ensuring that data collection methods remained consistent across multiple transects…
Field Research Reflections
I think the biggest issue for me in the design and application of my experimental techniques was ensuring that it would be the best it could be, given the nature…
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…
Blog Post 2 – Pontious
The article I chose, “Ecological impacts and management strategies for western larch in the face of climate-change” written by Gerald E. Rehfeldt and Barry C. Jaquish is an academic, peer…
Post 7: Theoretical Perspectives
The theoretical basis for my project is that there is a measurable and quantifiable relationship between urban waterfowl and their anthropocentric environment. This is related to fitness, foraging, symbiosis, and…