Tips and ultra-low budget techniques for various types of field studies in physical and environmental geography. Topics include how to develop a meaningful field question, how to classify soils by texture, how to measure stream velocity and discharge, how to measure the temperature or pH of water or soil, various techniques for identifying coniferous and deciduous trees in all seasons, and how to use both physical and bio-indicators to assess water quality and the health of aquatic ecosystems.
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Workshop SeriesFantastic library of fieldwork video-tutorials.
Study guides created by Forests Ontario on Soils, Aquatics, Wildlife, Forestry, and other topics. Guides include key concepts, identification techniques, fieldwork techniques, and additional resources.
How to measure tree height, tree diameter, tree age, stand characteristics, and more!
Amazing instructional videos by many of the same people who taught Ben the essentials of fieldwork and environmental studies
Great video series on how to interpret the history of a forest.
Series of YouTube videos on various trees found in Canada's urban centres, including Red Maple, Kentucky Coffee Tree, Ginkgo, Eastern White Pine, Bur Oak, Colorado Blue Spruce, Tulip Tree, Sugar Maple, Ohio Buckeye, Eastern White Cedar, and White Birch
Website contains information about tree species found throughout Ontario
Online guide to identifying benthic macroinvertebrates found in Eastern North America.