Remote deciduous forests dissected by gas well roads. Nearby is an old mine we haven't seen yet. Railroad runs along river. Richer forest uphill is younger, more weeds, but has a lush herb layer possibly indicating contrast geology break.;Steep west facing gorge slope with flat sandstone surficial rocks 1 - 30 cm. Community is an oak - hickory - sugar maple forest with medium sized trees and large sawn stumps. Second - third growth since white settlement. Fire scar on hickory. Diverse herb and woody flora.
Representativeness
Oak hickory forest on upper warm slope. Larger than average tree size compared to upslope and to the south. Grades to more sugar to north.