Diversity

Biological Diversity in a Section of Cameron Park
Through assessing a 5 by 5 meter plot of land in Cameron Park, an urban ecosystem, I obtained a better understanding of the natural stresses present in an environment and the resulting biological diversity that is affected by these stresses. My plot of land was located on a slope of medium steepness leading down to a small creek towards the Northwest and a path to the Northeast. The aspect of this plot was 330 degrees northwest. The soil was rich, noted by its dark and damp appearance and texture. The soil was deep as well, which allowed for plants with extensive roots to grow in that particular area. Dead leaves and moss-covered logs blanketed the soil, most likely contributing to its rich texture. Most of the greenery in this plot was low to the ground with several accompanying taller trees. There were 3 trees that reached about 45 feet tall, but the rest of the landscape was covered with younger, smaller trees, shrubs, a...