Location
Stephen F Austin State University, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Student Center Theatre and Twilight Ballroom
Start Date
12-4-2022 4:00 PM
End Date
12-4-2022 7:00 PM
Description
Objectives
• Examine the differences in soil characteristics between a recreational lawn and a forest
• Make comparisons between a forest and lawn sampling area from a visual standpoint to observe a difference in what vegetation the soil supports.
• Collect data through on on-site and in in-laboratory methods.
• Interpret the results by examining the collected data and looking for patterns.
A Comparative Assessment of Soil Characteristics Between Forests and Urban Lawns
Stephen F Austin State University, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Student Center Theatre and Twilight Ballroom
Objectives
• Examine the differences in soil characteristics between a recreational lawn and a forest
• Make comparisons between a forest and lawn sampling area from a visual standpoint to observe a difference in what vegetation the soil supports.
• Collect data through on on-site and in in-laboratory methods.
• Interpret the results by examining the collected data and looking for patterns.
Comments
Faculty Sponsors: Sheryll Jerez (Environmental Science) and Kenneth Farrish (Forestry)