The Project's Teams
Meet the teams of the Tree Planting Project
GPS Team
Kallie, Cory, Felicia, & Kerry
Rated each sapling planted either as active (A) or dormant (D) based on the percentage of dead needles on the stalk. If the stalk has a majority of dead needles than it will be categorized as dormant. Once the saplings were planted the team provided their GPS coordinates and created a map pinpointing each saplings' location showing the project's restoration efforts.
Soil Team
Lance, Chase, Ava, & Sam
Took eight soil samples around the site to measure the levels of ph, K, N, and P. Measured the water absorption rate of the soil at each sample location and recorded soil characteristics.
Weather Station Team
Dwayne, Rose, Shelby, & Leah
Set up a weather station on site where recordings of humidity, temperature, wind, etc. will be recorded for a two week time-period.
Drone Team
Gavin, Mahi, Jude, & Hassan
During the planting took aerial imagery of the site and planting efforts. Images were given to the site summary team to include in the final write-up and to the marketing/fundraising team.
Literature Review Team
Lovemore, McKenna, & Caelum
Conducted a literature review about the site's background, with a focus on the the causes and impacts of the Bell Fire. Also, conducted research on reforestation, natural sequestration, and ponderosa pines. Conducted short interviews during planting to determine each group's duties.
Site Summary Team
Patrick, Kayla, Sadie, Katie, & Dayna
Gathered meteorological, historical, and location data on the Bell Fire scar site. Also, gathered information on planting history from previous restoration efforts. Collaborated with NAU's School of Forestry and other teams to compile data for write-up.
Marketing & Fundraising Team
Caleb, Mia, & Katy
Set up a fundraising system to promote mitigation efforts from planting ponderosa pines on the Bell Fire burn site. Fundraising will also support master students in the CSS program at NAU.
Instagram page (css_treeplanting) and website will provide information on the project and promote fundraiser.
