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Map of Carroll County, VA

This is a rough map of Carroll County, Virginia. The map was created using Google MyMaps. To create this map I tried to create a rough draft of the County outline by looking at it on Google Maps. I did this by using the draw a line tool in Google MyMaps. Then I went about finding the different parks, and significant habitats such as the larger rivers and creeks within the county and placing markers at the ones I found. Overall the tools on Google MyMaps were easy to navigate. The only thing I wish was easier to understand is, it would have been nice to be able to upload the county outline from Google Maps instead of having to try and create the line myself using the tools. But overall it was pretty simple to create the different marks and draw outlines. I also liked that I could set a default view to just the county in particular I am mapping. I found this tool interesting and fun to play around with, since you can see a lot of information potentially from one map.  
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Initial Thoughts on Importance of Biodiversity Locally

Biodiversity can help a community in many ways. In Carroll County specifically having different species helps not just the environment but also the economy. In Carroll County specifically the New river runs through and the trout fish and other aquatic life bring in tourists during the summer. However Biodiversity also helps year round with each animal in the ecosystem playing a role in creating a good stable ecosystem. So, Biodiversity helps not just with the enviornment but also in Carool County specifically with the economy.
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Definition of Biodiversity

Biodiversity is a wide range of different types of organisms that are living in the world, and through them the wellbeing of the area can be determined. References: Lovejoy , T., & Schmitz , O. (2020, August 17). Yale experts explain biodiversity. Yale Sustainability. https://sustainability.yale.edu/explainers/yale-experts-explain-biodiversity National Parks Service. (2019, March 4). What is biodiversity? https://www.nps.gov/subjects/biodiversity/what-is-biodiversity.htm
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Rationale of Choice Study Area

The study area I have decided to research throughout this class is Carroll County, Virginia. I chose this area specifically as this is the county that I serve as an agriculture and natural resource extension agent. So, I feel that the knowledge I gain through researching this area can only help expand my knowledge of the county I serve. It will also make it so that what I research and learn is applicable in my everyday life as I work with Carroll residents and farmers almost on a daily basis. Carroll County is located in southwest Virginia so I also think that there will be quite a bit of unique biodiversity in the area to learn more about, with all the river forests and more.
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