Typical programme : Sand dunes- A-level Biology
and A-level Geography
Sand dune ecosystems:
Context - to investigate species distribution and abundance at
Braunton Burrows (aerial
view of transect)
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 identificationLunch 12.00-12.30pm
12.30pm Introduce species distribution exerciseDiscuss 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), discussion and evaluation at Hallsannery or alternative location
Contact Hallsannery for further information and detailed discussions of possible options
email : info@hallsannery.co.uk
Office hours :Tel : 01237 472135 Fax : 01237 421700