This is a steep slope above Meadow Run. Downslope is mesic hardwoods and hemlock. This stand continues indefinitelty north.;This would be expected, on this aspect and position, to be a mixed oak-pine/heath forest, buut due to the substrate of pure colluvium is favoring sweet birch, red oak and pine species. White pine is here, but I don't know why. Dense Kalmia in the understory and little else.
Representativeness
Variation on a west facing slope with birch, red oak and Pine spp. Chosen for representation of pine and hardwood species with canopy gaps. This plot should include one or two chestnut oaks.