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
31
m
Shrub Height
5
m
Field Height
5
m
Tree Cover
95
%
Shrub Cover
20
%
Field Cover
12
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Plot positioned in relatively mature mixed hardwood forest on a flat upland bordering Chapel Creek. This part of the stand has large trees, very sparse herbs, and an herb layer almost wholly consisting of woody seedlings and scrambling vines of Vitis rotundifolia. Surficial duff and humus are exceptionally deep, perhaps indicative of a long period without disturbance.