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The theoretical basis of my field project is that the response variable (stand density of maple trees) is influenced by a mature western cedar tree that dominates the site where observations are taking place. Ecological processes I may touch on include light availability, soil composition on western facing slopes in an ICH zone, influence of invasive groundcover that is present on the site, influence of litter as there is a thick blanket of maple leaves present on the site, impacts on the site from the rocks and boulders that are present, and the response of the maple trees to changes in canopy density as determined by the large cedar.
3 keywords or phrases that could be used to describe my project are: Acer glabrum, stand density, and forest ecology.
great. good list of words