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
28
m
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
See plot form for plot configuration.
Dry upper slope along George Washington Parkway. Upper slopes and crest are oak-heath with Beech invading. This section is largely Quercus montana with some Quercus alba. There are a few Fagus in the understory, which is typical for this area. Low heath are present in patches, which is also typical for this type of forest not one larger cover.