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
31
m
Shrub Height
6
m
Field Height
5
m
Tree Cover
75
%
Shrub Cover
50
%
Field Cover
25
%
Nonvascular Cover
0.5
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
Directions to plot: Take Rte.619 from Park exit along the western boundary of the park. Park on side of road where it crosses S. Fork Quantico Creek. Hike into park on the south side of the creek. Plot located on slopes above south-side of creek close to road.
See form for sketch of plot configuration.
Acidic oak- hickory type on slopes above South Fork Quantico Creek. Plot located near Rt. 619. Area has unusually high amount of Quercus alba regeneration. Piedmont NVC type.