The document summarizes a student experiment comparing biodiversity between two areas, one where off-road vehicles (ORVs) are allowed and one where they are not. The students observed more vegetation and a greater variety of species in the no-ORV area. They then collected plant samples from 400 square meter plots in both areas and found more unique plant species in the no-ORV plot. This suggests that ORV activity may negatively impact environmental diversity.

1. Cinder Hills Lab Bailey Clayton Hannah Molly The Impact of ORVs on Species Diversity

2. Testing Sites: Location 1: Area where ORVs are not allowed. Location 2: Area where ORVs are allowed.

3. Observation

4. When comparing the two sites, we noticed… The site not allowing ORVs had substantially more vegetation, than the area allowing ORVs. More different types of species were easily spotted in the first location, making us question whether the ORVs had an impact on the environment.

5. Procedure and Research

6. Mark a plot of 400 sq meters for both test sites. In the designated plot, search for every different type of plant species living in the area.

7. Then put into a plastic bag, making sure to label which site that it came from. Plot A: Forest Restoration Site Plot B: Cinder Hills Recreation Site

8. Results and Analysis

10. Plot A

12. Conclusion

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