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During the initial data collection one of the difficulties that I encountered was maintaining a bearing through heavy brush and windfalls. The data collection itself went more or less according to the planned strategy. The distribution of invasive species has not always been consistent with my expectations. There has been more invasive species in the interior of the ecological reserve than originally observed. They are often distributed along relic skid trails and foot paths. I am satisfied with the sample design and technique so far. I plan on continuing to systematically collect data at the predetermined specified intervals in order to minimize sampling bias such as ease of walking and selecting locations with vegetation that support my hypothesis.
