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:
Field Height
1
m
Tree Cover
70
%
Shrub Cover
50
%
Field Cover
15
%
Nonvascular Cover
30
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
A rocky, lower slope habitat supporting a somewhat mixed hardwood stand with some young hemlock. Colluvial processes have enhanced the nutrient regime of this site, with several submesotrophic indicators present. Tree species richness is relatively high.
Plot located on lower slope on west side of Ramseys Draft Right Prong, ca. 0.5-0.6 mi northeast of confluence with Left Prong.