Virgin Hemlock forest on gentle south facing slope of rolling plateau with low gradient stream. Stand consists of mature to decadent trees with plentiful standing dead and has understory of saplings and pole sized regeneration. Contrasts with plot 001 by absence of Rhododendron and presence of large deciduous trees and Hemlock regeneration.
Representativeness
Represents clear Hemlock dominance in slighly warmer aspects of park.