Our Geography and Environmental Sciences students spent a week in Devon doing a variety of field-based activities.
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Prof Ian Foster explains the tasks for the day |
The base for the week was the
Slapton Ley Field Centre.
Students explored a range of topics, such as water quality and landscape development.
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Our intrepid students! |
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The trip provided an opportunity for students to develop their field skills. |
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Assessing water quality at Dartmoor National Park |
A visit to
Dartmoor enabled consideration of human modification of landscapes over time.
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A lovely sunny day at Dartmoor National Park |
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Prof Ian Foster explains about the landscape |
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Lots of different environments were explored during the field week |
There was also an opportunity to spend time on the beach - looking for plastics, rather than just soaking up the sun!
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Looking for plastic on the beach |
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