This plot is in the Tsuga canadensis/Betula alleghaniensis/Rhododendron maximum community that parallels Pinch Creek. Above this community is a zone characterized by Acer saccharum/Aesculus flava. Above the Acer/Aesculus zone is an area dominated by Quercus spp. and Carya.;This plot is in a steep, narrow valley. The surface is covered by scattered rocks along with some bedrock being exposed. This plot is at a lowslope position on the south facing hillside.
Representativeness
This plot represents the Tsuga canadensis/Betula alleghaniensis/Rhododendron maximum community that parallels Pinch Creek. This plot is near the upslope end of this community.