From U.S. 395, take Virginia Lakes Rd. from Conway Summit to its end at the trailhead parking area. Walk up main trail ~1/2 mile to a point near the trail up above the W shore of Blue Lake.
A neutral slope and rocky outcrops allow for ahealthy if not patchy stand of Holodiscus. -- Total Veg. Cover: 3 /
Total non-native cover: 0;
Ht. to Base: S1 - 01 (Pinus albicaulis)
Representativeness
The plot encompasses most of this small stand of Holodiscus and is representative.
Overall Taxon Cover Values are Automatically Calculated?
yes
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:
Growthform1 Type
Evergreen sclerophyllous shrub
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Photos were taken from NE corner due to treacherous terrain.
Photos:
B/W roll 8:
12. representative NW -> SE
13. NE -> NW
14. NE -> SE
15. NE -> SW
Color roll 4:
36. NE -> SW
