Upslop is a sandstone ledge which coincides with geologic map boundary. Garlic mustard in area.;Lower slope with young forest with a near monoculture of shagbark hickory. Site is mapped as limestone but rocks do not fizz with acid and soil pH is low. However, rich site herbs indicate high soil fertility.
Representativeness
Sampled low on slope to insure placement on limestone. Plot samples are with high cover by shagbark, other areas have more elm or sugar maple. Undescribed successional type which may be difficult to place in NVC.