Part of a large beaver-influenced headwaters of Glade Run. Additional ponds are up and downstream. Edges grade into Spiraea alba and Euthamia graminifolia with Salix sericea.;Extensive bur-reed community on a floating vegetative mat on the margins of , and extending into, a large (1ha) beaver pond. Water is probably from overflow and ponding, with only minor seepage components.
Representativeness
This is the biggest of several stands along beaver ponds on Glade Run. Extensive bur-reed community, good size and condition. Somewhat similar to Piney Swamp bur-reed community, but this one is on a floating mat.