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:
Tree Cover
50
%
Shrub Cover
2
%
Field Cover
70
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Plot located on east-facing slope above stream valley heading north of Pompey Mountain. This sugar maple dominated slope is not as steep as others. Consequently there is good soil development (i.e., not eroded to stones). The low tree layer and shrub are extremely sparse, creating a very open looking forest.
Access to plot: head east of Henry Lanum Loop Trail and plot GPNF343 down the steep slope and toward the north. In late summer look for Cimicifuga americana.
Measured trees in plot (dbh in cm.): Quercus rubra (86.5), Acer saccharum (62).