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
35
m
Shrub Height
6
m
Field Height
5
m
Tree Cover
75
%
Shrub Cover
35
%
Field Cover
30
%
Nonvascular Cover
0.5
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Directions to plot: Take Scenic Drive east to North Orenda Rd. (right before Parking Lot D). Turn right onto N. Orenda Rd. - need gate key and park permit. Drive down N. Orenda Rd. and park near where it meets South Valley Trail. Hike on north side of the Creek, heading NE. Plot is located in wide floodplain just north of where Laurel Loop Trail crosses creek (bridge).
See form for sketch of plot configuration.
Floodplain along South Fork Quantico Creek- near confluence. Plot represents extensive floodplain area along Laurel loop trail. Microstegium is prevalent throughout.