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
34
m
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
See plot form for plot configuration.
Acidic seepage swamp that is adjacent to Rte. 234. Area of seepage is surrounded by more disturbed forest (Pinus virginiana) and mesic-mixed on slopes. Seepage is likely effected by runoff/ siltation from Rte. 234.
Mean groundwater pH (5 samples) = 4.97. Mean groundwater temperature (deg. C, 5 samples) = 6.68.