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
30
%
Shrub Cover
50
%
Field Cover
60
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
The plot encompasses several distinct microhabitats, including gravel seeps, boulders and tree hummocks. Wetland and upland plant species are therefore present.
Much grazing impacts from deer. Severe infestation of adelgid. At least 50% of the foliage is gone. Most of the hemlocks will likely die in a year or two.