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Overall I really enjoyed my field experiment. I learned a lot about aspen trees and gained a new respect for a tree that I honestly found annoying before this project. I now have a deeper understanding of the amazing ability of nature to not just survive but to find the best way to use the situation to thrive. My initial troubles with my project were limited to how I was measuring the green color. I was frustrated by my inability to accurately measure the chlorophyll layer but once I modified my approach I had no further problems. Completing this project has definitely made me more aware of the world around me and made me more curious about why other things may be the way they are. This project has caused me to look at things differently and to try and see the patterns and possible reasons for the events that take place in the environment around me. I have a much deeper appreciation for ecology and the knowledge that is gained through this area of study. This project has inspired me to want to investigate other aspects of my environment and keep learning and growing.
