BIOLOGY FIELDWORK
Tŷ’r Morwydd is within easy reach of a wide range of fieldwork locations from moorland environments to sand dunes. Our courses are designed with close reference to specification and examination requirements from A Level through to GCSE and Key Stage 3. All studies provide excellent coursework opportunities.
THEMES
STUDIES INCLUDE
- SAND DUNE SUCCESSION – An example of plant succession on a dune system
- COLLIERY SPOIL SUCCESSION – An example of plant succession, observed by studying species on different ages of mine waste
- FRESHWATER ECOLOGY –
Adaptations of freshwater invertebrates to micro-habitats within a stream - FRESHWATER POLLUTION – Use of Freshwater
invertebrates as pollution indicators (BMWP
scoring system) - MOORLAND ECOLOGY – Investigating the
relationship between soil characteristics and
plant distribution on a moorland to mire transect - WOODLAND ECOLOGY – Evaluating the success
of a woodland management scheme - FORESTRY MANAGEMENT, AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY –
Visits/talks, e.g. Forestry Commission, National Park, local farmers.
REVIEWS
“The teaching was great – the girls really appreciated the help. Food was fantastic.” - Skinners Company School for Girls
“Good statistics resources. Friendly and very helpful; good advice. Excellent rooms and facilities. Good freedom of movement within a secure environment” – Hazelwick School
“The Centre catered very well for our practical needs” – Warwick University
MORE INFORMATION
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