This community is dominated by Betula allegheniensis with some Acer rubrum, Prunus serotina, Tsuga canadensis and Picea in the understory. This community continues up and downstream on this side. Across the stream (KUMB.6) is almost void of conifers with Prunus serotina, Acer rubrum and Magnolia. High moss cover in the plot.
Representativeness
Represents narrow strip of cooler low slope Betula community with Tsuga and Picea in the understory typical of north facing slope in KSF.