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Date: 13 May 2005 19:21:42
So, now that the exams are out of the way, it's on to the project. After my trip on Thursday (gosh, was that only yesterday?) things are a little more clear, although some things have changed.
So, one of the possibilites for the project based at Whitford burrows was a comparison with those at Oxwich, another Gower nature reserve. However, this was discussed with the site manager, who suggested it would be useful for him if the whole site was mapped! And apparently this would be useful for CCW also, since it would help with targetting management for the future. So, after talking about this, we decided this was do-able.
Sand dunes form in a succession, from young, unstable areas with a few plants, to old, fixed stable dunes where there is little bare sand. Particular stages of this succession are important, and most are represented in the system at Oxwich. So, I would aim to identify each of these stages, and map the occurrence of each over the site. This is good for me, since I will have an interesting project which is in line with future career plans (yes, one day I will get a proper job!), and for the site manager and CCW, who will have a record of the occurence of important successional stages.
We chatted lots about what I was looking for from the project, and what I wanted to do afterwards, and how this type of thing was a big part of her job now! And I thought, how amazing, if someone would actually pay me to do this! This is it, the start of things. This is why I did this masters, and put up with all the hassle. So that one day, I will have that job that I've always wanted. I've no idea what it is yet, but it will be something that I enjoy, that makes me happy, and thats all I can ask.
Yes, I'm getting a little ahead of myself, but hey, I'm allowed now and again. I'm a very happy folkie indeed tonight!!!