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
23
m
Shrub Height
6
m
Field Height
5
m
Tree Cover
70
%
Shrub Cover
65
%
Field Cover
20
%
Nonvascular Cover
0.5
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Directions to plot: Take Park Scenic Drive to the NE and continue heading north when it turns into one-way. Plot is located in oak-heath habitat on the right side of the road (not far off road) before Lake One Road and Parking Lot E.
See form for sketch of plot configuration.
Plot represents oak/ heath type common throughout park. Type has Quercus montana with Quercus alba and thick Gaylussacia cover. Also has few Fagus coming in understory likely due to lack of fire throughout park.