NJ Natural Heritage Program, NJDEP Division of Parks and Forestry, Office of Natural Lands Management, 22 S. Clinton Ave, Plaza Bldg 4, Fl. 4, PO Box 404 Trenton, NJ, 08625-0404
GPS readings for other 3 plot corners: 1-SE) 39.70385, -74.55443; 2-SW) 39.70385, -74.55449; 3-NW) 39.70394, -74.5545
Shape
Rectangular
Area
10
m²
Permanence
permanent plot
Layout Narrative
Transect endpoints are permanently marked with rebar. Distance and compass bearing measurements to the plot location with measurements of plot orientation off the transect were taken. GPS coordinates for each corner of the plot was taken with submeter accuracy.
Environment Fields:
Elevation
9.1
m
Slope Aspect
(n/a, flat)
º
Slope Gradient
0
º
Topographic Position
Low level
Landform
flood plain
Landscape Narrative
Soil Texture: Organic - muck
Depth to water table = 5.08 cm;
Hydrologic Influence: backflooding, possible seepage;
Watershed: Wading River
Environmental Comments: tussocks indicate seasonal and periodic inundation
