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
200
m²
Plot Quality Fields:
Plot Validation Level
(2) classification plot: sufficient for inclusion in a classification revision
Overall Plot Vegetation Fields:
Tree Height
7
m
Shrub Height
5
m
Field Height
3
m
Tree Cover
1
%
Shrub Cover
12
%
Field Cover
95
%
Nonvascular Cover
5
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
This is a small but nice dolomitic barren that lies on a steep ridge slope NE of the confluence of Batie Creek and the Powell River. Small areas of exposed bedrock, stones, and gravel are present, some of which likely have ephemeral seepage during wet periods. Other areas support small patches of lichens and mosses. Short-statured shrubs of Juniperus virginiana are scattered throughout the predominantly grassy vegetation.