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:
Field Height
1
m
Tree Cover
70
%
Shrub Cover
15
%
Field Cover
70
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Pronounced lateral drainage in this moist, concave hollow maintains fertile soil conditions, as evidenced by nutrient demanding plants. In places, the bouldery substrate precludes the establishment of closed canopy forest. Consequently, light demanding trees such as Juglans nigra are present.