2.2 measuring abiotic components of the system 2.3 measuring biotic components of the system
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2.2 Measuring Abiotic Components of the System
2.3 Measuring Biotic Components of the System
Setting up stage quadrats of 100m2 in the meadow area of the
ecological gradient
Setting up group quadrats of 1m2
Setting up sampling quadrats of 0.1m2 in the meadow
Using the light meter in the forest group quadrat of 1m2
Soil Temperature
Taking a soil sample with a soil borer (auger) in the forest
section of the gradient
Results of soil borer sample,Chemical analysis of the soil can
be seen in the background
Testing the meadow area for pH, phosphates, nitrates and
potassium
Collecting samples in Ziploc bags for analysis back in the lab
Taking observations in the forestNotice the absence of plant growth on the forest floor
Chemical testing in the forest
Insect sampling with net in the meadow
Setting up 0.1m2 sampling quadrats for biomass analysis