From junction of Birch Spring Shelter path and AT, walk N along the AT; where AT levels out (approx. 3760' in ele.), turn E at large (approx. 40" DBH) red oak that is within 6' of AT; walk downslope 110 degrees to bear cage (at S end of plot).
Landscape Comments: Stand appears to be older, less disturbed than areas higher on the ridgetops. This same signature should be on the other side of the AT surrounding Birch Spring Shelter.
Representativeness
Representativeness: Polygon has no birch or beech. It is somewhat mesic, and disturbance is not as prevalent in this polygon as it is in some of the other NC polygons.