Narrow band of limestone grades to oak-hickory (MONF.338) on warmer aspects. Lots of Liriodendron on neutral aspects. Definite rich flora corresponding with a 100m wide band slightly askew to elevation.;Northeast facing slope of steep ravine on a narrow band of limestone. Forest on these coolest aspects are dominated by basswood with a lush herb layer dominated by Osmunda and Laportea. Slightly higher pH and less litter than soils on warmer aspect oak-hickory.
Representativeness
Placed to maximize Tilia americana on coolest aspect and to document forest on Helderberg limestone.