Year 13 students explored crop rotation benefits and participated in a fish conservation survey during an educational Biology field trip, enhancing their understanding of sustainable agriculture and wildlife management.
On Friday, 13 September, Year 13 Biology students embarked on an educational field trip where they explored the benefits of crop rotation in enhancing soil fertility. They also discovered how Mr. Gallia's farm cultivates Fava beans, which are exported to the Middle East, while simultaneously boosting soil nitrogen levels for the benefit of future crops.
Additionally, the students teamed up with staff and volunteers from the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Dorset Wildlife Trust, who were conducting an electro-fishing survey.
Year 13 students observed as trout were carefully weighed, measured, and tagged. A small fin sample was taken for analysis before the fish were safely returned to the river. This survey aids conservation groups in monitoring fish populations and advising landowners on strategies to sustain and improve future fish stocks.
Many thanks to Mr. Gallia for providing our students with such an enlightening and engaging experience.
