Biomass and Plant Species Composition on Hog and Metompkin Islands, 2020-2022

Beginning in 2020, annual plant surveys were conducted along 3 cross-shore transects on Hog and Metompkin Islands along the Atlantic coast of Virginia. Transects were established starting at the high water mark, and continuing inland until reaching a shrub thicket. Plots were placed 10m apart in beach and swale habitats, and 5m apart across dunes. At each plot, percent composition was measured within a 0.25m^2 quadrat. Aboveground biomass was also obtained within a randomly placed 10x100cm^2 quadrat. Biomass was then dried and weighed. Due to logistical constraints, biomass was not collected in 2022.