Younger forests have rock piles from past agriculture, which are lacking in this patch. Some patches are dominated by tuliptree ~ matrix "potential" type seems to be similar to this plot.;Terraced hillslope in dissected plateau landscape, overlooking a large reservior. Plot is on edge of small bench on south aspect. Forest is maturing 2nd growth oak-hickory with larger tuliptree and sycamore indicating past establishment on open ground. Abundant down woody debris, visable on air photo, is multiple aged. Forest has diverse age structure with maples dominant in subcanopy.
Representativeness
Matrix 2nd growth forest. Plot includes some early successional trees (tulip poplar, sycamore), which are scattered in stand.