Take Firebrand Pass trail from trailhead about 0.75 mi, through wet meadow, up slope. Plot is about 25 paces, taking 20 degree bearing from trail. Plot is in transitional forest. Most stands visible from plot are mixed PINCON with POPTRE. Just up on t
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:
--no data--
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
This may be transition zone (ecotone) between POPTRE and PINCON dominated assn.'s. Fairly wide band of mixed forest exists and extends for a great distance.
Soil is mottled. Grey/rust color under dark humus layer. Needed no extra water to make tight ball. made ribbon over 1.5-2 in. Evidence of seeps or drainage running through plot.