Ecology

By Watt, Finis

Benefits of composting are evident in the picture taken last year. Ambrosia trifida (Giant ragweed) showed significantly more growth when compared to adjacent non-composted growth. The composted specimen was 83 centimeters taller than specimens found in non-composted plots during the current year's growing season.

Mr. Watt's ecology class is currently targeting the impact composting has on plant growth and how soil nutrient levels are impacted. Measurement of macro-nutrient levels on non-composted versus composted plots are being made. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium (N, P and K) and pH levels will be compared.

Each student is forming their own hypothesis in this research endeavor as part of scientific methodology review.