The Meadow River is below (south) about 500 meters. There is a trail about 30 m behind to the north. Also, to the North the community becomes dominated by Hemlock. 20 foot dropoff at corner of plot.;Hot, dry somewhat shady mixed deciduous/conifer. There are few herbs, mostly shrubs. Not as open as previous community with more dense S2 layer. Aspect faces almost same as previous plot.
Representativeness
Small patch of mixed decid/conifer w/ Rhododendron catawbiense. Placed to sample community with R. catawbiense