Knob to east across geology break is oak / ericad forest. Dominant matrix forest on shale and sandstone in area is white oak - white pine.;Step in slope on eastern flank of mountain. Plot is in saddle above primitive road. Forest is maturing oak - hickory with black cohosh conspicuous in herb layer. Clone of Carex woodii enters plot at lower edge.
Representativeness
Plot centered on putative Helderberg limestone map unit. Placed to minimize cover by tulip poplar and to capture rich site herbs.