Category Archives: Uncategorized
What Is Biomass?
In ecology, biomass is the living matter, quantified in the form of the weight of plants and animals. In industry, it is fuel for energy production like firewood. I’ll stick with the ecological definition. Biomass can be measured as the … Continue reading
What is Turbidity?
For many lakes and streams, turbidity is the most important environmental issue affecting individual water bodies. But what is turbidity, and where does it come from? Turbidity is a measure of the particles suspended in the water that absorb or … Continue reading
What is a graminoid plant?
A graminoid is a grass, or grass-like plant. The leaves are typically blade-shaped, and the flowers are plain by most human standards. Many people walking by a grass in bloom, would not even recognize that the plant was in flower. … Continue reading
Boardwalk Through Wetlands
Wetlands can be difficult to travel in. Wet, soggy ground requires proper footwear in order to stay dry. Rubber boots are great in a wetland, or on dewy ground, but on a long hike, they quickly become hot, sweaty, and … Continue reading