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