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
7
%
Field Cover
15
%
Nonvascular Cover
15
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
This somewhat sheltered, lower slope supports a magnificent, cathedral-like stand of virgin timber dominated by Tsuga canadensis and Pinus strobus. Unlike nearby similar stands, the hemlocks here have not yet been devastated by the aphid pest Adelges tsugae, but it appears to be only a matter of time.
Plot located on lower, northeast-facing slope along Ramseys Draft Left Prong, 0.4 mi northwest of confluence with Right Prong.