To north there appears to be a break in geology which results in shift to richer communities.;Convex position on gently rolling plateau with sandstone parent material. Forest of med. Large black oak with hickory, tulip poplar, red maple over a shrubby understory with maple leaf vibernum and greenbriar. Much less sugar maple than previous plot but still present.
Representativeness
Matrix deciduous forest on sterile substrates. Sampled to contrast with richer oak - hickory - sugar maple (GARI.197) nearby.