Parsons Branch Rd. until cross Easting 241000. Park at ridgetop to the east of this line; Walk 180 degrees S up toward the ridge. The plot is on the left side of the ridge, 25 m to plot center from ridgeline.; AND: North slope of pine ridge
Landscape Comments: Below plot location before slope becomes steep, community is almost all poplar/black locust with almost no S and H layer. Shrub and herb layers become more prominant and diverse as the elevation goes up.
Representativeness
Representativeness: Plot was put in transitional area between early successional poplar/black locust and chestnut oak/red maple. Herb layer is not impressive in either area.
Overall Taxon Cover Values are Automatically Calculated?
yes
Stem Observation Area
0
m²
Stem Sample Method
Full census
Plot Quality Fields:
Plot Validation Level
(2) classification plot: sufficient for inclusion in a classification revision
Overall Plot Vegetation Fields:
--no data--
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Environmental Comments: Very little litter and duff layer. Sheetflow might have an affect on litter build up. Entire area appears to have been logged in the past.
