Upland, well drained, slightly convex slope. Not dry enough for pine, but too dry for mesophytic species. The "Oak Zone". -- Adjacent stands dominated by mixed oak, poplar, but with dense understory of hemlock. Polygon mostly disturbed, unsuitable for sampling.
Overall Taxon Cover Values are Automatically Calculated?
no
Stem Sample Method
full census
Plot Quality Fields:
Effort Level
Thorough
Plot Validation Level
(2) classification plot: sufficient for inclusion in a classification revision
Floristic Quality
High but incomplete
Bryophyte Quality
Very incomplete
Lichen Quality
Very incomplete
Overall Plot Vegetation Fields:
--no data--
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Nice chestnut oak site. Many large chestnut oak, and various diameter size classes. Heavy dominance of Gaylussacia. Minimal herbs. Land use history uncertain...perhaps high-graded.