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
Plot Quality Fields:
Plot Validation Level
(2) classification plot: sufficient for inclusion in a classification revision
Overall Plot Vegetation Fields:
Field Height
1
m
Field Cover
80
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
A large interdune swale supports robust, graminoid-dominated vegetation with scattered shrubs and dwarf tree seedlings. Disturbance from storm surges probably occurs frequently. Phragmites australis appears to be invading swale outside plot.
0 - 1 - coarsely matted graminoid litter and roots
1 - 18 - dark brown sand, with some organic matter and abundant roots
18 - 46 - damp white sand, with no roots
46 - water table; wet, grayish-white sand