Upland forest surrounding the wetland has been historically logged. Some recent logging on the north slope above the wetland. Some maintained wildlife openings near the wetland.;Historically logged. Lots of old beaver sign. No tall shrub community in this wetland. Surrounding forest of black cherry - red maple / hay scented fern. Within the meadow are several islands of old red spruce trees, with some regeneration. The drier meadow community is dominated by Carex debilis.
Representativeness
This is a small patch along a seep feeding into the larger beaver meadow. Typical of wetter end of the beaver meadow spectrum.