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
25
m
Shrub Height
6
m
Field Height
5
m
Tree Cover
70
%
Shrub Cover
55
%
Field Cover
50
%
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. Pass Parking Lot F. Plot is located on uplands on the left side of the road (close to road), before the turn off for Oak Ridge Campground. It is closer to the Oak Ridge turnoff (approx. 1/4 mile) than to Parking Lot F.
See form for sketch of plot configuration.
Oak/heath type on uplands. Type has no Quercus montana and little recruitment of Fagus and Acer. Possible history of fire in not too distant past.