Report
Local Ecosystem Study: Wooglemai
Aim: To investigate the biotic and abiotic features of the ecosystem, and observing the distribution and abundance of the plants and animals.
Method:
1. Enter the quadrat with the necessary tools and equipment needed to find the information needed.
2. Commence task 1; general appearance. This includes the observing the leaf characteristics, topography, soil properties, climatic conditions of the time of our study, evidence of animals, exposure of the site and also the height of the tallest stratum (trees ) and foliage cover.
3. Commence task 2; Soil testing. This includes naming the parent rock, texture of the soil, the grain size, colour, depth of topsoil, drainage, pH levels using universal indicator, soil temperature, topography, slope and aspect of the quadrat. Find a spot in the quadrat where there will be no disturbance to vegetation or where no disturbance is evident.
4. Commence task 3; Measuring Atmospheric Conditions. This includes doing 5 reading of, light intensity (Lux), temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and wind direction. Then from those reading find the average and the range. Compare your finding to the long term data for this location.
5. Commence task 4a; Plant Diversity. Identify the most common trees and shrubs within your Quadrat area using the i-book or Burnum Burnum reference book. Mark these on your Quadrat/ Transect Plant List in the workbook.
6. Commence task 4b; Estimating Abundance of a Plant Species; 1) Use your quadrat area to estimate the abundance of one named plant species (Banksia Spinulosa) by counting the number of plants within your marked quadrat. 2) Complete the table by adding similar data from other groups.
7. Commence task 5; Monitoring Fauna. Within your quadrat area, examine the canopy, tree trunks, shrub layer, leaf litter and soil surface for the presence of animal life. Use Burnum Burnum reference or i-Book Field Guide to identify any animals you see.
Aim: To investigate the biotic and abiotic features of the ecosystem, and observing the distribution and abundance of the plants and animals.
Method:
1. Enter the quadrat with the necessary tools and equipment needed to find the information needed.
2. Commence task 1; general appearance. This includes the observing the leaf characteristics, topography, soil properties, climatic conditions of the time of our study, evidence of animals, exposure of the site and also the height of the tallest stratum (trees ) and foliage cover.
3. Commence task 2; Soil testing. This includes naming the parent rock, texture of the soil, the grain size, colour, depth of topsoil, drainage, pH levels using universal indicator, soil temperature, topography, slope and aspect of the quadrat. Find a spot in the quadrat where there will be no disturbance to vegetation or where no disturbance is evident.
4. Commence task 3; Measuring Atmospheric Conditions. This includes doing 5 reading of, light intensity (Lux), temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and wind direction. Then from those reading find the average and the range. Compare your finding to the long term data for this location.
5. Commence task 4a; Plant Diversity. Identify the most common trees and shrubs within your Quadrat area using the i-book or Burnum Burnum reference book. Mark these on your Quadrat/ Transect Plant List in the workbook.
6. Commence task 4b; Estimating Abundance of a Plant Species; 1) Use your quadrat area to estimate the abundance of one named plant species (Banksia Spinulosa) by counting the number of plants within your marked quadrat. 2) Complete the table by adding similar data from other groups.
7. Commence task 5; Monitoring Fauna. Within your quadrat area, examine the canopy, tree trunks, shrub layer, leaf litter and soil surface for the presence of animal life. Use Burnum Burnum reference or i-Book Field Guide to identify any animals you see.