2011 Culturally Modified Landscapes from Past to Present

Figure 11: Plot 5, 1KMPlot 6Our next plot was located between M23 and M92 (Figure 12). M92’s GPS location was taken nearthe center of the mound next to a copal tree (Protium copal; Collection #6), and M93 was taken in thecenter next to a quebracho tree (Krugiodendron ferreum; Collection #48). Cleofo explored east of ourlocation and located M18 and M25. We placed a center marker between M92 and M23 and measured 20meters north, south, east and west of this central point, marking all locations with stakes and flaggingtape. We then began collecting and mapping plants of Plot 6. Poisonwood, whose sap creates a skinreaction when in contact with human flesh, was only found in saplings in Plot 6. There were no adultpoisonwood trees and only two saplings for the entire plot. We saw other unique plant distributions forthis plot. The road that cut between M92 and M93 was a relatively recent addition to the landscape,probably cleared in the last 50 years. Plants found in this region were not located in any previous plot.We collected specimens through collection number 206.15