After measuring the vegetation of our first two plots, we have now begun destructive sampling. Wielding axes, machetes, saws, and garden shears, we have already removed and weighed the majority of the woody vegetation (trees and shrubs) in our two research plots. Using this data, we will determine the amount of above-ground biomass on our plots, which we will then use to estimate the total above-ground biomass for Thakadu game farm.
Joyce cutting down an Acacia luederitzii.
Paige, Leigh, and Olivia weighing individual Grewia flava stems.
Jay using the 10kg scale to measure the large stems.
Plot #2 after cutting everything down.
Jake chopping off dead branches for firewood.
Taking the world by the horns and collecting firewood for camp.
Joyce! :) Where is your safari hat? Jake needs goggles! Look at dem wood chips!
ReplyDeleteWhy does the field work have to be so destructive? Hi Clinton - we miss you!
ReplyDeleteLooking good Jay!! Way to work.
ReplyDeleteGO SPURS GO!!
In the Finals
Keep up the hard work! Looking good Jay!!
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We're in the finals.