Introduction to Plot #3:
Niquette
Bay State Park is located in Colchester, Vermont on a beautiful 553-acre
stretch of land. Not only does the
park contain rich forest but it also lies against Lake Champlain where beaches
and cliffs can be enjoyed. The park is intertwined with lovely trails that
allow anybody to explore the beautiful forests that exist there. Originally, Niquette Bay State Park was
pastureland but is now a rich ecosystem with immense biodiversity.
Upon
beginning our exploration of one hectare in Niquette Bay State Park, we used a
set of guidelines that would allow us to understand the complex nature of the
forest. We began with a goal of
not only understanding the composition and geology of the hectare, but also to
understand what it may have looked like in the past and what it may look like
in the future. From testing soil
composition to determining forest composition we were able to acquire valuable
information that provides a close look at the make up of our hectare. Our team was blown away with the beauty of this park. Our favorite aspects were the incredible diversity of tree species and the patterns and folds of the land. Although our plot was one hectare in
many, it represents the vast differences that make up any forest, as well as
the beauty of Niquette Bay State Park.
In this blog you will find information regarding wildlife, vegetation,
soils and geology, and much more. Our aim is to not only provide you with
interesting information regarding the environment, but to encourage you to get
outside and explore it on your own!
The plot intersects the Muhley trail. The coordinates are:
Point 1: 44º 35' 13.23" N, 73º 11' 44.42" W
Point 2: 44º 35' 15.55" N, 73º 11' 42.75" W
Point 3: 44º 35' 16.21" N, 73º 11' 38.47" W
Point 4: 44º 35' 13.24" N, 73º 11' 40.17" W
