From Goat Haunt R.S. hike up Waterton Valley Trail about 2 mi. You will pass large grassy opening on right side of trail. Approximately 30 paces after that opening head right, off trail, 54 paces to plot center.
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 assn. is bordered by older PICENG with GYMDRY & ARNCOR understory. Younger PICENG are scattered in the SALDRU, whith extensive SALDRU stands also occurring. Saturated area with stream channels running through. PICENG age = 45 yrs.
Silty clay loam. Soil is very dark with organic matter deep. Not sure if it fits into "muck" catagory. Fine roots run very deep. Water table at about 7 inches.
Disturbance Data:
Disturbance Type
Disturbance Intensity
Disturbance Comment
unknown
none
Animal, general
Willow heavily browsed. Grass nipped. Old beaver chews just outside plot.