Observation 1: Description of Area (05/05/08)

Observation 1: Description of Area
My area for observation is located right off Cache Creek Drive on the dirt road. The area includes a portion of Cache Creek and a high amount of biodiverisity within the plant life. The area varies in terrain and includes both a plain-like area and carniferous or pine areas. Snow near Cache Creek is still present but attempting to slowly melt. The snow coverage is approximately one fourth of the area on May 5, 2008. There is part of an old fence running through my area but is not big or sturdy enough to keep most animals out. Near the stream there is an abundance of both willow and small grasses for food sources. At the time most of the grass is brown, but apparent grasses are attempting to break through. The tree coverage of this area is minimal but if you travel a small distance the forest quickly becomes dense. The height of the trees is quite high, most likely around thirty feet. The type of habitat in my area is riperian because it is near a stream. Due to the snow melt and the stream, it is very marshy in some areas making the soil extremely moist. A small amount of rocks are present in the area and only occur near the creek. The size of my area is about half the size of a football field. The tempurature of my area was 53 degrees F.