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While performing my initial data collection survey I had no issue implementing my multiple transect line survey. The data collected was somewhat surprising as the amount of observed paper birch along the disturbed open canopy area was much great that expected. After receiving feedback I plan on changing some of the aspects of my study. I plan on incorporating more transects and plots that my initial sampling method. This change should ensure that the data collected is more accurate. Another change I will make in the future is to look at more species than just paper birch in order to determine if it is simply this tree that is observed greater due to open canopy or if there are others that also will see an increase. This change will allow me to determine whether open canopy has a change in overall forest composition or if it simply favours certain growing conditions for some species.
