Overall Taxon Cover Values are Automatically Calculated?
no
Stem Observation Area
100
m²
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
Low
Lichen Quality
Not examined
Overall Plot Vegetation Fields:
--no data--
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Canopy patchy, primarily Acer rubrum and Fraxinus. Shrub layer well developed - dominated by Alnus, Toxicodendron vernix, Vaccinium. Herb layer also well developed and dominated by Carex spp. Skunk cabbage also abundant.
Probably been grazed, cattle have access to this site, although there is no obvious evidence of grazing. Uphill seepages are completely pastured and open.