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DCR - Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
NATURAL HERITAGE

The Natural Communities of Virginia
Classification of Ecological Community Groups
SECOND APPROXIMATION (Version 2.5)

Information current as of February, 2012


 

NON-ALLUVIAL WETLANDS OF THE COASTAL PLAIN AND PIEDMONT

Ecological community groups of groundwater-controlled, non-alluvial wetlands in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont. Structurally and compositionally diverse vegetation is represented.



Coastal Plain Depression Wetlands

Non-Riverine Flatwoods and Swamps

Coastal Plain / Piedmont Seepage Bogs

Coastal Plain / Piedmont Acidic Seepage Swamps

Coastal Plain / Piedmont Basic Seepage Swamps

Upland Depression Swamps

photo of seepage swamp with skunk-cabbage
Gary P. Fleming
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Table of Contents

Introduction

Overview of VA Physiography & Vegetation

Glossary

Literature

Format of Descriptions

Terrestrial System

Palustrine System: NON-ALLUVIAL WETLANDS OF THE COASTAL PLAIN AND PIEDMONT
   - Coastal Plain Depression Wetlands
   - Non-Riverine Flatwoods and Swamps
   - Coastal Plain / Piedmont Seepage Bogs
   - Coastal Plain / Piedmont Acidic Seepage Swamps
   - Coastal Plain / Piedmont Basic Seepage Swamps
   - Upland Depression Swamps

Riverine System

Estuarine System

Marine System