Adjacent to the plots eastern edge is a drainage that cuts downslope and empties into a larger drainage, defining the southern edge of the plot and eventually emptying into Castleman Run. The plot is situated in a cove on a south facing slope, almost opposite CARU.1.;Plot is on slowly declining terrace that drops down into a drainage that feeds Castleman Run. Large Sugar maple, Red oak and Basswood dominate the overstory while the T3 and S1 is occupied by Sugar maple. The herb layer is fairly well established and diverse.
Representativeness
Plot was placed to capture stand of large Red oak, Basswood and Sugar maple