The document summarizes Erin Kline's experience volunteering on the Whatcom Creek Trail to enhance wildlife habitat. Erin arrived and helped remove invasive species like Himalayan blackberry, teasel, and horsetail ferns. Volunteers then planted native species and spread mulch to benefit plants and prevent weeds. The goal was to improve the creek's ecosystem by reducing competition from invasive species and supporting biodiversity.
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Biodiversity is the variation of Earth’s terrestrial, freshwater, and marine species, as well as their habitats. Biodiversity is vital to the survival of all life on earth and is also the cornerstone for the goods and services of the environment that allow human societies to thrive. Biodiversity provides us with food, water and resources as well as services such as climate control, pollination, flood mitigation and cycling of nutrients
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2. The Trail
Whatcom Creek trail
lies alongside
Whatcom creek
(hence the name).
The site was
renovated in 2008
and now provides a
beautiful habitat for
trail goers to view
and nature to
flourish.
3. How the day began...
My
day began
when I arrived at
the trail and was
greeted by a team
from L.E.A.D and
the Nooksack
Salmon
Enhancement
Association.
4. The Goal
The
goal of the day
was to enhance
wildlife and salmon
habitat along the
creek by planting
native species,
removing invasive
species, and
spreading mulch
5. Invasive Species
Some
of the
invasive species we
removed included:
Himalayan
Blackberry
Teasel
Horsetail Ferns
6. What are invasive species?
Non-native
species
Introduction into ecosystem is likely to
cause environmental harm
Tend to be an aggressive species that will
grow and reproduce rapidly, ultimately
causing major disturbance to the
ecosystem in which they are present
7. Why are invasive species bad?
Out-compete native
understory vegetation
Prevent young native
trees access to the sun
which is necessary for
germination
They can grow into
dense, impenetrable
thickets that may
inhibit larger wildlife
access to resources
such as water and
shelter
8. Mulching
Mulch
is essentially
a protective layer
of a organic
material that is
spread on top of
the soil.
We placed
mounds of mulch
around young
trees.
9. Benefits of mulch
Provides protection for
native species from soil
erosion and
compaction
Increases water
infiltration
Helps to maintains a
stable soil temperature
Prevents and reduces
weed growth
10. How does this relate to class?
1.
Genetics and evolution
Biodiversity
2.
Ecosystem ecology
Competition
3.
Human impact
How
we hurt
How we can help
11. Genetics and Evolution
It has been emphasized throughout the quarter
that biodiversity is the well-spring of life.
Biodiversity increases overall ecosystem health
and productivity.
A diverse ecosystem is able to prevent and
recover from various obstacles whether they be
natural or of human cause.
By removing invasive species and replacing them
with native species, we contribute to the
maintenance of a biodiversity within this particular
ecosystem.
12. Ecosystem Ecology
As discussed in
lecture, competition
between species is a
lose-lose situation.
In this situation,
invasive species
outcompete native
species. This results in
decrease in native
species, and a loss of
biodiversity.
13. Human Impact
Humans have astronomical influence on the
.
environment.
We directly and indirectly pollute, destroy and
pose as obstacles for ecosystems to
overcome.
Humans play a role in the introduction of
invasive species. As a result, it is up to us to do
what we can to alleviate the stress that
invasive species pose to healthy ecosystems
by removing invasive species and promoting
native species
14. The BIG IDEA
“Humans
influence ecosystems for the
better or for the worst.”
By taking 3 hours out of my day to give
back to the environment that has given
so much to me, I would like to think that
this project serves an example of how
humans can help to influence ecosystems
for the better.
