Sand dune ecosystems at Braunton Burrows

A level Biology and A-level Geography field trips

Typical programme : Sand dunes- A-level Biology and A-level Geography

Aim - to investigate species distribution and abundance at Braunton Burrows and relate to succession and management (aerial view of Braunton Burrows)

Meet at Braunton Burrows Sandy lane car park c.10.00pm
Introduction to Braunton Burrows
Walk to beach ( c. 1.5km) : en-route-
Succession, management and conservation of a sand dune system, xerophytic adaptations, species identification
Lunch 12.00-12.30pm
12.30pm Introduce species distribution exercise
Discuss sampling options, vegetation recording methods, abiotic recording methods
 ( option of exercise to determine optimum quadrat size)
1.00pm Sample dunes / slacks en-route to car park
Arrive car park c. 2.30- 3.00pm
Option: data analysis ( distribution plots, species diversity, correlations, chi-squared), discussion and evaluation at Hallsannery or alternative location

From £220 for a day for full tuition, equipment and
handouts

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