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 Cover
90
%
Shrub Cover
5
%
Field Cover
20
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Plot location: West facing slope near Picnic Area C.
GPS file taken from picnic pull-off at base of slope, not in the plot.
This mixed hardwood forest is a nice older example of this type seen throughout Lake Anna State Park. There is some discrepancy on my plot form regarding the Caryas. There may be two species, but they are treated as one. See plot form for sketch of additional habitat information and directions.