Large trat of land managed by the state for recreation and timber uses. Downslope ~30m is an unnamed tributary of Wiley Branch across the creek is Tick Ridge road. There is a narrow patch of sycamore along the tributary. Upslope ~40m, the hemlock drops out of the overstory and red oak becomes dominant.;Steep and shady west-northwest facing lower midslope. The T2 is a mixture of deciduous species (Fagus grandifolia, Acer rubrum and Magnolia acuminata) interspersed with large Tsuga canadensis which is also found in the T3 and S1 strata. There is a well used deer trail crossing though the plot. What few herbaceous plants there are show signs of herbivory.
Representativeness
This plot is representative of the matrix community found at Cabwaylingo S.F. A mixed-deciduous-coniferous forest of hemlock and beech. Reminiscent of GARI hemlock without rhododendron.
