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
70
%
Shrub Cover
70
%
Field Cover
30
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Plot encompasses a bouldery small stream valley in which water flows largely through, beneath and around stones and boulders. An unusual assortment of upland and wetland plant species occur here; the upland species grow on raised hummocks above saturated conditions. This small stream evidently receives groundwater seepage. Because of many microhabitats present, poor visibility dense shrubs and wet areas, this plot was not especially satisfying. Trees measured (dbh in cm.): Acer rubrum (28.9), Tsuga canadensis (19.9).