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
32
m
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
See plot form for plot configuration.
Slope at edge of park boundary dominated by Fagus and scattered Quercus montana/ Betula lenta/ Quercus rubra. Area represents one of few areas on VA side of Harper's Ferry with Fagus. Transitions upslope to Oak Heath. Herb layer is sparse and has relatively high cover of moss with some exposed bedrock. Entire slope has scattered standing hemlock snags.