Week 1 Lab Report

10/8/23, 7:25 PM about:blank about:blank 1/2 Print Lab Notebook Biodiversity & Scientific Method Virtual Lab Notebook Emily Sunday, October 8th, 2023 Activity 1 Total number of species present: 9 Number of endangered species present: 0 Hypothesis: Replant longleaf pines, restore wire grass start prescribed burns Total number of species present after strategy applied: 15 Number of endangered species present after strategy applied: 1 1) After reviewing all the management strategies, which allows for the greatest species biodiversity? Describe this biodiversity. Why do you think this strategy is so restorative? The management strategy that allows the gressest species biodiversity is replanting longleaf pines, restoration of wire grass, and prescribed bores. There is a presence of IS different species and I endangered species. Longleaf pine ecosystems in the soutbeastern United States are managed to promose long-term resilience and sastainability. Wiregrass restoration and prescribed burns are crucial components, allowing for the growth of understory plats and reducing fuel loads. Prescribed burning also increases biodiversity by creating a mosaic of different habitats within the forest. Replanting longleaf pines is essential, as they provide babitat for otber species and are a keystone species in the ecosystem. Activity 2 Data Table 1 Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Hypothesis Restore wetlands,Reintroduce gopher tortoises, Restore longleaf pine and wiregrass with prescribed burns, Woodpecker nest boxes, Restore wetlands, Restore longleaf pine and wiregrass with prescribed burns, Herbicide application, Reintroduce gopher tortoises, Restore longleaf pine and wiregrass with prescribed burns, Total number of species 19 18 16 Number of endangered species 5 4 3 Trial with the greatest biodiversity: 1 2) Although the activity is a simulation, what conclusions can you draw about restoration efforts in real ecosystems?