Terresterial Ecology
Terrestrial Ecology
Teamates:
Olivia Nohrenhold
Philippe Mukubi
Daniel Ishmael
Site: RRCC Old Frisbee Golf Course
The BIO112, Sec 001 class did an investigative ecological survey in the field, just north of the Main Lakewood
Campus. This report specifically focuses on circular plot #4. Team-Two consisted of Lance Harris, Daniel
Ishmael, Olivia Nohrenhold, and Philippe Mukubi. Each member had various disciplines of study. Each topic has its corresponding researcher, next to the each heading.
Figure 1 – Sector-4, Team-2 Area of Study
Brief History:
In the past the area under review was to be used as a RRCC Faculty Parking Lot. The land was cleared, and partially leveled, before a more appropriate site was selected for the parking. Unfortunately, the land was already destroyed beyond recognition. All of the native species had been bull-dozed to the ground. The previously beautiful grassland was now a dirt wasteland. At least the ecology of the area was allowed to recover for many years. More recently there was an idea for a Frisbee golf course. Once again, this same site was left to the destruction of humans. Frisbee Golf seemed to be a sport with minimal impact on the environment. In fact, the foot traffic, and partying of delinquent teenagers did not leave the area with expected results. The Frisbee golf course was scrapped, and finally the land was allowed to rest in peace.
The purpose of lab, is to study the recovery of this land to its natural state. Each semester, students record data showing the progress of producers, consumers, decomposers, and abiotic features in the area. As of right now, the land seems to be on a healthy track of recovery. Hopefully, there will not be any other human impacts on this area.
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Figure 2 - General Area of Study
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Figure 3 - Specific area of study: Plot 4 (Highlighted in blue)
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Vegetation
Teamates:
Olivia Nohrenhold
Philippe Mukubi
Daniel Ishmael
Site: RRCC Old Frisbee Golf Course
The BIO112, Sec 001 class did an investigative ecological survey in the field, just north of the Main Lakewood
Campus. This report specifically focuses on circular plot #4. Team-Two consisted of Lance Harris, Daniel
Ishmael, Olivia Nohrenhold, and Philippe Mukubi. Each member had various disciplines of study. Each topic has its corresponding researcher, next to the each heading.
Figure 1 – Sector-4, Team-2 Area of Study
Brief History:
In the past the area under review was to be used as a RRCC Faculty Parking Lot. The land was cleared, and partially leveled, before a more appropriate site was selected for the parking. Unfortunately, the land was already destroyed beyond recognition. All of the native species had been bull-dozed to the ground. The previously beautiful grassland was now a dirt wasteland. At least the ecology of the area was allowed to recover for many years. More recently there was an idea for a Frisbee golf course. Once again, this same site was left to the destruction of humans. Frisbee Golf seemed to be a sport with minimal impact on the environment. In fact, the foot traffic, and partying of delinquent teenagers did not leave the area with expected results. The Frisbee golf course was scrapped, and finally the land was allowed to rest in peace.
The purpose of lab, is to study the recovery of this land to its natural state. Each semester, students record data showing the progress of producers, consumers, decomposers, and abiotic features in the area. As of right now, the land seems to be on a healthy track of recovery. Hopefully, there will not be any other human impacts on this area.
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Figure 2 - General Area of Study
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4
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Each plot area has a radius of 4m
Figure 3 - Specific area of study: Plot 4 (Highlighted in blue)
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Vegetation