Stratification in a podocarp/broadleaf forest (bio2.6) - Waitākere Ranges

Investigate stratification of the forest.

Experiences

Bio2.6 (AS91158): Investigate a pattern in an ecological community.

Students spend the day in the forest discovering the biodiversity within the Podocarp/Broadleaf Forest at Arataki.

They will explore Gause’s Law that “no two species can occupy the same niche” by learning about how species are adapted to different abiotic factors (temperature, humidity, light intensity) and biotic factors (commensalism, mutualism, competition and predation) which determine their place and role within the forest.

Students will collect data on the abiotic conditions and biotic relationships within each strata of the forest and collaborate to build a forest profile for use back in the classroom.

Year level

Year 12

Learning areas

Science, living world, planet Earth, beyond social sciences, geography

Maximum students

Two classes (approx 60 students)

Location

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Available dates

All year

Cost

Full-day programme: $9 per student

Contact details

Phone: 09 817 0092

Email: arataki.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
300 Scenic Drive
Oratia

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