Most forest along this stretch of gorge are matrix hemlock - oak. County road 22 runs above stand along NPS boundary with downslope garbage dumps.;Oak forest on south aspect. Plot includes several large oaks including a fire-scarred chestnut oak. Steep slope with evidence of litter wash-off. Understory with regeneration by oaks and more shade tolerant hickory, beech, and maple.
Representativeness
Large patch deciduous signature with large trees. Downslope the trees appear smaller. Canopy represents older cohort.