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For my field research project, I will be observing Cates Park in North Vancouver, B.C. This park is a district ran park and covers over 22 hectares of land along the Burrard Inlet. The park is mainly flat along the ocean and contains a large forest area with many trails running through the park. The park also contains large grassy areas and a large beach running along the ocean. The vegetation in the park contains mostly Douglas fir and maple trees along with ferns and other forms of vegetation. I visited the park on November 6, 2017 and the temperature outside was six degrees Celsius with very little wind and sunny. I noticed that animals in the area were far more scarce compared to mid summer. This is most likely due to the cold weather we have been experiencing in the area. For my project I may focus on how the vegetation adapts to the colder weather. Also, I will focus on the animals that are still present in the park and what they feed on. My project will mainly focus on the adaptions and constraints for animals and plants that are associated with Cates park.
