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The Natural Communities of Virginia
Classification of Ecological Groups and Community Types

Third Approximation (Version 3.3)

Information current as of March 2021

Table of Contents

Natural Communities of VA
Classification of Ecological Groups and Community Types
Introduction
Overview of VA Physiography & Vegetation
Terrestrial System
Palustrine System
Riverine System
- Riverine Aquatic Beds
Estuarine System
- Tidal Wetlands
Marine System
- Upper Beaches and Overwash Flats
Summary of Procedures for Collection & Analysis of Vegetation Data
Glossary
Literature
How to Cite this Document

Non-Alluvial Wetlands of the Mountains

Ecological community groups of groundwater-controlled, non-alluvial wetlands in the mountain region, including seeps, bogs, fens, and ponds. Structurally and compositionally diverse vegetation is represented.

photo of waterfall and spray cliff

© DCR-DNH, Gary P. Fleming

Montane Depression Swamps and Ponds

Mountain / Piedmont Seepage Swamps

Montane Woodland Seeps

Appalachian Bogs

Calcareous Fens and Spring Marshes

Mafic Fens and Seeps

Spray Cliffs

Inland Salt Marshes

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