Day 2 Running a transect
Churchill is located where the Boreal Forest meets the Arctic Tundra. Fifty meter transects have been set up at several test plots in this area with a long term goal of seeing which direction the forest is “moving”. The assumption is….if the climate is stable, the forest shouldn’t “move”. If there is an abundance of young forest species in the Tundra region and no older individuals, this suggests the adjacent area is providing the seeds. To do this, researchers measure which species are present, how old they are and the health of the plant. They also need to measure other environmental conditions.
1. Which environmental conditions would you monitor and why?
Our team learned today how to identify several different species and the sampling techniques we will use. The plants are divided into three groups; trees (big >1 m), shrubs (medium 100cm – 15 cm) and saplings (small <15cm> 
1. Which environmental conditions would you monitor and why?
Our team learned today how to identify several different species and the sampling techniques we will use. The plants are divided into three groups; trees (big >1 m), shrubs (medium 100cm – 15 cm) and saplings (small <15cm>
This is a young White Spruce
How many years do you think it will take this little guy to get as large as these ones?
What will effect its growth?
We are only including some species to count.
2. Can you think of a reason to only include some species in a sampling event?
posted by South Park Green Team @ 10:33 PM
5 Comments:
It sounds like there is a lot of data to collect. Is there a standard collection tool everyone is using?
Have you had any animal sightings? What species?
I hope you have another beautiful day in the field.
Kathleen
yo hovey whats up? i Hope your havein fun i wish i was there.
Seems like a very exciting time up there. Must be expansive amounts of sampling. I hope that the conditions there and not degrading to rappidly.
Spencer MAy.
Per:9 Ap Envrionmental
What species have you identified and what techniques are you using? can you send a video of the Northern Lights? (A pic would be nice too)
Any wildlife?
:) KHyla
Hovey- It sounds like you had an amazing experience- love the pictures- I'm sure the students will benefit from all of your hard work- your dedication to the school, your students and the community is inspiring.
Katie
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