Carolina Vegetation Survey Standard Sampling Method. See http://www.bio.unc.edu/faculty/peet/lab/CVS/ for more information.
Taxon Observation Area
100
m²
Cover Dispersion
subplot-contiguous
Overall Taxon Cover Values are Automatically Calculated?
yes
Stem Observation Area
100
m²
Stem Sample Method
Full census
Plot Quality Fields:
Effort Level
Very thorough
Plot Validation Level
(2) classification plot: sufficient for inclusion in a classification revision
Floristic Quality
High
Bryophyte Quality
Not examined
Lichen Quality
Not examined
Overall Plot Vegetation Fields:
--no data--
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
The plot is dominated by grass - sedge, emergent in 30 - 40 cm deep water. Some plants (see data sheet) submerged at present, but they probably dry out most summers.