Hill grassland ecosystem

Sai kung outdoor recreational centre

The aims of this study

• To understand the structure and functioning on the hill grassland ecosystem

• To learn and practise basic ecological techniques

• To manipulate simple field equipment so as to measure enviromental factors

• To practise statistical analysis and presentation of data

Why do we need tostudy grassland?

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•Serial stage during succession

•Develop to woodland naturally

Man influence

•What are these influences?

•How do the organisms adapt to these?

• Artificial-----grassland

• Natural-----shrubland or woodland

Limitations

• Seasonal variation• Short study time• Underground organisms• Incomplete food web and pyramid• Mowing• Random data• Autumn sunny afternoon• Apparatus• Inexperienced students

Improvements

• Choose natural sites

• Data collection

• Training

• Time of study

Special thanks to you all