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085-BISP-0002
» Citation URL: http://vegbank.org/cite/urn:lsid:cvs.bio.unc.edu:observation:17157-{3E2E3896-749E-4FCE-A023-5ED1FF6C5994}
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Plot ID Fields: 
Author Plot Code ? 085-BISP-0002
Author Observation Code ? 085-BISP-0002
Location Fields: MAP: Google | Yahoo | TopoZone | MapQuest
Location Accuracy ? 10 m
Confidentiality Status ? 100 km radius (nearest degree)
Latitude ? 37 º
Longitude ? -82 º
State or Province ? Virginia
Named Places
county: Dickenson
region|state|province: Virginia
Layout Fields: 
DSG Polygon ? 5 x 20 m
Area ? 100
Permanence ? not permanent
Environment Fields: 
Elevation ? 543 m
Slope Aspect ? 270 º
Slope Gradient ? 18 º
Topographic Position ? upper slope
Landform ? bedrock outcrop
Hydrologic Regime ? terrestrial (upland)
Soil Moisture Regime ? xeric
Soil Drainage ? rapidly drained
Methods Fields: 
Observation Start Date ? 21-May-2014
Observation End Date ? 21-May-2014
Project ? Virginia Heritage
Cover Method ? Carolina Vegetation Survey
Stratum Method ? No Strata
Stem Size Limit ? 2.5 cm
Method Narrative ? 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 ? 100
Plot Quality Fields: 
Plot Validation Level ? (2) classification plot: sufficient for inclusion in a classification revision
Overall Plot Vegetation Fields: 
Tree Height ? 6 m
Shrub Height ? 5 m
Field Height ? 5 m
Tree Cover ? 35 %
Shrub Cover ? 30 %
Field Cover ? 5 %
Nonvascular Cover ? 45 %
Misc Fields: 
Observation Narrative ? Plot situated in a stunted, Pinus virginiana-dominated woodland occupying the summit and ledges of an exposed sandstone clifftop, as well as free-standing pinnacles below. The site is situated on the uppermost section of a very long and steep gorge slope bordering Russell Fork. Exposed pavements create small openings with ericaceous thickets and limited herbaceous lithophytes rooted in moss and organic mats. The dominant pines are scattered, but considerable young recruitment is present. Prominent non-vascular mosses and lichens include Lasalia papulosa, Xanthoparmelia sp., Flavoparmelia baltimorensis, Leucobryum glaucum, Grimmia sp., Cladonia rangiferina, Cladonia cf. subtenuis, Cladonia chlorophaea, and many crustose lichens.
Taxa occurring on this plot-observation
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Change Strata Shown:
ord Author Plant Name ?Original Interpretation, full Scientific Name ?Original Interpretation, Scientific Name without authors ?Original Interpretation, Common Name ?Original Interpretation, USDA Code ?Current Interpretation, full Scientific Name ?Current Interpretation, Scientific Name without authors ?Current Interpretation, Common Name ?Current Interpretation, USDA Code ? Stratum ?Cover ?Original Cover Code ?Basal Area ?Biomass ?Inference Area ? Stems: Stem Diameters (graphically):
1 Pinus virginiana Pinus virginiana **   Pinus virginiana **   Pinus virginiana **   Pinus virginiana **   Pinus virginiana **   Pinus virginiana **   Pinus virginiana **   Pinus virginiana **   -all-  
37.5 %
7      
DBH ?DBH err ?Ht. ?Ht. Err ?# ?
3.75 cm ± 1.25 cm     6 stem(s)
7.5 cm ± 2.5 cm     6 stem(s)
17.5 cm ± 2.5 cm     3 stem(s)
22.5 cm ± 2.5 cm     1 stem(s)
stem stem stem stem stem stem stem stem stem stem stem stem stem stem stem stem
2 Vaccinium pallidum Vaccinium pallidum **   Vaccinium pallidum **   Vaccinium pallidum **   Vaccinium pallidum **   Vaccinium pallidum **   Vaccinium pallidum **   Vaccinium pallidum **   Vaccinium pallidum **   -all-  
3.5 %
4       -none-
3 Amelanchier arborea Amelanchier arborea **   Amelanchier arborea **   Amelanchier arborea **   Amelanchier arborea **   Amelanchier arborea **   Amelanchier arborea **   Amelanchier arborea **   Amelanchier arborea **   -all-  
3.5 %
4      
DBH ?DBH err ?Ht. ?Ht. Err ?# ?
3.75 cm ± 1.25 cm     1 stem(s)
stem
4 Rhododendron catawbiense Rhododendron catawbiense **   Rhododendron catawbiense **   Rhododendron catawbiense **   Rhododendron catawbiense **   Rhododendron catawbiense **   Rhododendron catawbiense **   Rhododendron catawbiense **   Rhododendron catawbiense **   -all-  
1.5 %
3       -none-
5 Gaylussacia baccata Gaylussacia baccata **   Gaylussacia baccata **   Gaylussacia baccata **   Gaylussacia baccata **   Gaylussacia baccata **   Gaylussacia baccata **   Gaylussacia baccata **   Gaylussacia baccata **   -all-  
1.5 %
3       -none-
6 Vaccinium corymbosum Vaccinium corymbosum **   Vaccinium corymbosum **   Vaccinium corymbosum **   Vaccinium corymbosum **   Vaccinium corymbosum **   Vaccinium corymbosum **   Vaccinium corymbosum **   Vaccinium corymbosum **   -all-  
1.5 %
3       -none-
7 Dichanthelium depauperatum Dichanthelium depauperatum **   Dichanthelium depauperatum **   Dichanthelium depauperatum **   Dichanthelium depauperatum **   Dichanthelium depauperatum **   Dichanthelium depauperatum **   Dichanthelium depauperatum **   Dichanthelium depauperatum **   -all-  
1.5 %
3       -none-
8 Kalmia latifolia Kalmia latifolia **   Kalmia latifolia **   Kalmia latifolia **   Kalmia latifolia **   Kalmia latifolia **   Kalmia latifolia **   Kalmia latifolia **   Kalmia latifolia **   -all-  
1.5 %
3       -none-
9 Acer rubrum Acer rubrum **   Acer rubrum **   Acer rubrum **   Acer rubrum **   Acer rubrum **   Acer rubrum **   Acer rubrum **   Acer rubrum **   -all-  
0.505 %
2       -none-
10 Amelanchier laevis Amelanchier laevis **   Amelanchier laevis **   Amelanchier laevis **   Amelanchier laevis **   Amelanchier laevis **   Amelanchier laevis **   Amelanchier laevis **   Amelanchier laevis **   -all-  
0.505 %
2       -none-
11 Schizachyrium scoparium var. scoparium Schizachyrium scoparium var. scoparium **   Schizachyrium scoparium var. scoparium **   Schizachyrium scoparium var. scoparium **   Schizachyrium scoparium var. scoparium **   Schizachyrium scoparium var. scoparium **   Schizachyrium scoparium var. scoparium **   Schizachyrium scoparium var. scoparium **   Schizachyrium scoparium var. scoparium **   -all-  
0.505 %
2       -none-
12 Smilax glauca Smilax glauca **   Smilax glauca **   Smilax glauca **   Smilax glauca **   Smilax glauca **   Smilax glauca **   Smilax glauca **   Smilax glauca **   -all-  
0.505 %
2       -none-
13 Rubus pensilvanicus Rubus pensilvanicus **   Rubus pensilvanicus **   Rubus pensilvanicus **   Rubus pensilvanicus **   Rubus pensilvanicus **   Rubus pensilvanicus **   Rubus pensilvanicus **   Rubus pensilvanicus **   -all-  
0.505 %
2       -none-
14 Mitchella repens Mitchella repens **   Mitchella repens **   Mitchella repens **   Mitchella repens **   Mitchella repens **   Mitchella repens **   Mitchella repens **   Mitchella repens **   -all-  
0.505 %
2       -none-
15 Danthonia spicata Danthonia spicata **   Danthonia spicata **   Danthonia spicata **   Danthonia spicata **   Danthonia spicata **   Danthonia spicata **   Danthonia spicata **   Danthonia spicata **   -all-  
0.505 %
2       -none-
16 Eupatorium pubescens Eupatorium pubescens **   Eupatorium pubescens **   Eupatorium pubescens **   Eupatorium pubescens **   Eupatorium pubescens **   Eupatorium pubescens **   Eupatorium pubescens **   Eupatorium pubescens **   -all-  
0.505 %
2       -none-
17 Dichanthelium commutatum var. ashei Dichanthelium commutatum var. ashei **   Dichanthelium commutatum var. ashei **   Dichanthelium commutatum var. ashei **   Dichanthelium commutatum var. ashei **   Dichanthelium commutatum var. ashei **   Dichanthelium commutatum var. ashei **   Dichanthelium commutatum var. ashei **   Dichanthelium commutatum var. ashei **   -all-  
0.505 %
2       -none-
18 Carex tonsa Carex tonsa **   Carex tonsa **   Carex tonsa **   Carex tonsa **   Carex tonsa **   Carex tonsa **   Carex tonsa **   Carex tonsa **   -all-  
0.505 %
2       -none-
19 Solidago erecta Solidago erecta **   Solidago erecta **   Solidago erecta **   Solidago erecta **   Solidago erecta **   Solidago erecta **   Solidago erecta **   Solidago erecta **   -all-  
0.05 %
1       -none-
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Observation Contributors:
Party ?Role ?
Fleming, Gary Author
Community Classification:
No communties have been assigned to this plot.


Soil Observations:
Soil Horizon ?Soil Depth Top ?Soil Depth Bottom ?Soil Color ?Soil Organic ?Soil Texture ?Soil Sand ?Soil Silt ?Soil Clay ?Soil Coarse ?Soil PH ?Exchange Capacity ?Base Saturation ?Soil Description ?
unknown                         No mineral soil present. Plants rooted in cracks, crevices, and mats of organic matter.


Disturbance Data:
Disturbance Type ?Disturbance Intensity ?Disturbance Comment ?
unknown   Park trail immediately adjacent. Minor trampling and damage to lichens from hikers present at upslope edge of plot only.


User Defined Values
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