Introduction to Plot #3

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