Somewhat steep sideslope containing lots of scree from the above slope.;This plot is dominated by Tree of Heaven and Buckeye, both of which lose their leaves early. This creates a second growing season on the forest floor in these areas. Almost 70% of the forest floor is covered with herbs, mostly Ground Ivy and Indian strawberry.
Representativeness
This plot is representative of the thin band of Aesculus flava and Ulmus rubra which occur on south facing toeslopes of the Volkstone tract.