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
22
m
Shrub Height
6
m
Field Height
1
m
Tree Cover
60
%
Shrub Cover
50
%
Field Cover
80
%
Misc Fields:
Observation Narrative
An exceptional, species-rich dolomite woodland with a classic mosaic of physiognomic expressions, including open stands of stunted trees, dense scrub thickets, and small grassy openings, all of which are captured within the 400 sq. m. plot. This plot is located well downslope from the largest opening where plot MONT003 (from 1992) and TNC monitoring quadrats are located. Not a single exotic species is present among the 103 vascular taxa recorded.