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
32
m
Shrub Height
6
m
Field Height
5
m
Tree Cover
75
%
Shrub Cover
10
%
Field Cover
20
%
Nonvascular Cover
1
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Directions to plot: Take Rte.619 from Park exit along the western boundary of the park. Right before intersection with Rte.646 (Aden Road) there will be a gated park road on the right. Park in front of gate (need permit). Walk inside gate - plot is located to the right of the dirt road approx.50 meters from gate.
See form for sketch of plot configuration.
Plot is in poorly drained depression- upland site. Obvious disturbance with exotic plants and road(s), but still has a number of diagnostic species. Area extends throughout elevation zone. Completely dry at time of survey- including soil.
Obs pt. at uplands North of powerline (in vicinity of plot) - see map.
Uplands near boundary edge are oak- heath (Quercus alba- Gaylussacia baccata type) (thin strip along uplands).
Slopes turn into mesic- mixed with heavy Acer rubrum and Fagus grandifolia understory growth.