Releve Virginia Division of Natural Heritage, see http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/documents/nh_plotform_instructions.pdf
Overall Taxon Cover Values are Automatically Calculated?
no
Stem Observation Area
400
m²
Plot Quality Fields:
Plot Validation Level
(2) classification plot: sufficient for inclusion in a classification revision
Overall Plot Vegetation Fields:
--no data--
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Plot location: Training area T-7, to the east of the unnamed road that defines the western wing of the "butterfly" area.
See plot form for sketch of plot location.
There is some hydrologic alteration in the area but the plot is seemingly unaffected. Quercus alba has the highest cover of the several hardwood species in the canopy. The herb layer is sparse with Vaccinium species being the most prevalent herbs.