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:
Tree Height
27
m
Shrub Height
6
m
Field Height
5
m
Tree Cover
75
%
Shrub Cover
20
%
Field Cover
60
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Directions to plot: Plot is located in upland area south of Lee Dr. (after Lee Drive crosses Rte.638, heading east). Plot located SW of FSMP019 - on opposite side of road.
Site is on upland/crest above wet area. Plot has oak overstory with much Gaylussacia baccata in low shrub/herb. Differs from FSMP019 in that no Gaylussacia frondosa present - variation appears to be due to topography (and possibly soil?). This upland type is typical of rolling uplands South of Lee Drive, but some areas do not have as thick heath.