Similar community continues along ridgetop and upper NW slope. Appalachian Trail and WV / VA state line run along ridge. Some weeds established along trail: Torylis japonica, Alliaria petiolata, Polygonum caesp.;Ridge shoulder below a small sandstone ledge which runs along the top of Peters Mt. Community is a deciduous forest dominated by Oaks, Hickory, Sugar Maple, and Buckeye. Clump of Buckeye in canopy just beneath ledge, with shrub layer regeneration more widespread. Large White Oak has a basal scar. Snags and broken tops are abundant. Thin canopy due to insect herbivory may stimulate herb growth.
Representativeness
Varient of rich Red Oak forest, similar to JENF.4, but without Basswood.