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
Shrub Cover
7
%
Field Cover
60
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Plot located on xeric knoll. Lithophytes such as Antennaria stricta, Draba ramosissima and Phlox subulata are abundant. The contrast between this plot and nearby Plot MONT002 is dramatic.
Soil here lacks structure and is therefore quite erosive, judging from the large amount of surface gravel. Furthermore, the soil could be characterized as "mineral fresh." It has a very low calcium to magnesium ratio confirming the dolomitic nature of the bedrock.
ag / vf/ gr
10
10 YR 4/1