I chose to study in Centennial Woods because I was drawn to a specific location with an old concrete structure covered in graffiti. I found this interesting because it’ll allow me to discover how it affects nature and how my site, with a man-made structure, differs from other areas of Centennial Woods. One thing I’ve already noticed is that the trees surrounding my site are not quite as old as the ones up on the hill near my friends. You find my place by entering Centennial Woods and following the trail left until you get to the hill section and at that point you should be able to see it down on the right hillside.
The vegetation includes many ferns, fallen leaves, dead wood, and some small maple tree stems. Along with that were many small plants I was not able to identify. I also observed that the soil near my Phenology spot is very soft and malleable, whereas in other areas, it is extremely compact. I wonder if that is a factor in which trees can grow there. For example, White Oaks have very strong and stable roots, and they are a species of tree I’ve seen a lot in Centennial Woods. I also noticed that on the side of the hill across from my site there are far more evergreen trees and I think it is because they are more shade tolerant and in that area there is less sunlight and less human interference on the landscape.
Trees: Eastern White Pine, American Beech, Northern Red Oak, Red Maple
Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra)
American Beech (Fagus Grandifolia)
Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus)
Location:
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