releve Virginia Division of Natural Heritage, see http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/documents/nh_plotform_instructions.pdf
Overall Taxon Cover Values are Automatically Calculated?
no
Stem Observation Area
400
m²
Plot Quality Fields:
Plot Validation Level
(2) classification plot: sufficient for inclusion in a classification revision
Overall Plot Vegetation Fields:
Tree Height
31
m
Shrub Height
6
m
Field Height
5
m
Tree Cover
75
%
Shrub Cover
50
%
Field Cover
20
%
Nonvascular Cover
1
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Mixed hardwood / Rhododendron maximum stand on broad alluvial terrace between Dismal Creek and a lateral tributary. Although the landform and substrate are clearly alluvial in origin, it is doubtful whether the site now experiences overland stream flooding, except perhaps in the most catastrophic events. Rhododendron cover in this area is somewhat patchy, and the plot was positioned to include part of an opening lacking shrubs, providing favorable habitat for a number of mesophytic herbs.