Oak dominance ranging from dry to mesic, 3 plots sampled today and 2 yesterday describe variation on same geology formations. See plots MONF.584,585,586,and 587.;Steep, lower colluvial slope on Chemung Formation. Slumping soils from undulation both vertical and horizontal. There is a rich herb layer, especially in lower 1/2 of plot. There is abundant woody debris.
Representativeness
Sampled in conjunction w/ NRCS study of Chemung geology. Rich, cool slope forest to contrast previous plots, confined to lowest slope positions.