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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


 

TERRESTRIAL SYSTEM

High-Elevation Mountain Communities

Low-Elevation Mesic Forests

Low-Elevation Dry and Dry-Mesic Forests and Woodlands

Low-Elevation Rock Outcrops and Barrens

Maritime Zone Communities

Sandy Woodlands of the Coastal Plain and Outer Piedmont

Photo of rock outcrops and forest (c) Gary P. Fleming
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Table of Contents

Introduction

Overview of VA Physiography & Vegetation

Glossary

Literature

Format of Descriptions

Terrestrial System
   - High-Elevation Mountain Communities
   - Low-Elevation Mesic Forests
   - Low-Elevation Dry and Dry-Mesic Forests and Woodlands
   - Low-Elevation Rock Outcrops and Barrens
   - Maritime Zone Communities
   - Sandy Woodlands of the Coastal Plain and Outer Piedmont

Palustrine System

Riverine System

Estuarine System

Marine System