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NATURAL HERITAGE

THE NATURAL COMMUNITIES OF VIRGINIA
CLASSIFICATION OF ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITY GROUPS

Second Approximation (Version 2.5)
Information current as of February, 2012

 

MARINE SYSTEM

Upper Beaches and Overwash Flats

 photo of bayside beach and sunset (c) 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

Riverine System

Estuarine System

Marine System
  - Upper Beaches and Overwash Flats