Biology Field Trip – June 2025

On their recent field trip to Foxburrow Farm, Year 12 Biology students investigated key ecological relationships by studying the effects of grazing and light intensity on plant growth.

The trip provided a hands-on opportunity to explore how grazing by herbivores influences the abundance and diversity of different plant species.

Students compared grazed and ungrazed areas, recording the presence and frequency of various plants to determine changes in species richness and competition. In addition, they examined how varying light intensities affected internode length and leaf surface area in nettles.

By measuring these morphological features in shaded and well-lit areas, students gained insight into how plants adapt to differing light conditions, contributing to their broader understanding of plant ecology and environmental factors affecting growth.

Everyone had a great day, learned lots and enjoyed the opportunity to explore what they’ve learned in the classroom – in the field, literally!