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 * Iron Disclosure 2**
 * You are fortunate to know a local Ecologist, Ed. He suggests that you begin by studying forest and grassland dominated ecosystems. Look at the structure and diversity of plants. Ecological niches can provide lots of info. How are plants in each ecosystem structured and how have they adapted to their conditions? Indigenous knowledge may also provide some insight.**

(ecological) niche- relational position of a species/population in it's ecosystem to each other, how an organism makes a living

Forest Adaptations (SK)- Boreal forst in Canada, covers 6million square km, one of the world's largest intact ecosystems, adapted to cool northern temperatures, consists largely of evergreens, vast storage of water, filters air and water, moderates the climate by storing carbon in its soils and vegetation.

Grasslands Adaptations (SK)- Roots developed to climate change, plants die in winter, regrow in the spring.

What nutrients plants need (fertilizer?)- There are 12 essential nutrients that plants need to take up from the soil. Some fertilizer company's unfortunately have developed an inconsistent way of measuring each nutrient, some as an element or some as the oxides. Here are the 12 nutrients:
 * Nitrogen
 * Phosphorus
 * Potassium
 * Calcium
 * Magnesium
 * Sulphur
 * Iron
 * Manganese
 * Zinc
 * Boron
 * Copper
 * Molybdenum

Forest/grassland dominant ecosystems- ** Fill in info **

Plant Structure (how they adapt to changes)- Shrink in size to stay alive in the cold climates

Indigenous knowledge- generally refers to the long-standing traditions of certain indigenous communities