There are more recent timber cuts adjacent in both VA and WV but further North along ridge the old growth becomes more extensive across the ridge.;Ridgetop along the state boundary between VA and WV. Forest of large Red Oaks which are relatively tall for a ridgetop setting. Ridgetop is broad and rounded with few rock outcrops. Stand also includes multi - stemmed Red Maples in the canopy and Moosewood in the subcanopy. Probably more moist than MONF.270 - much less Oak regeneration here.
Representativeness
Small - large patch of old growth Red Oak forest. Plot here has 2 huge oaks and an abundance of Scutellaria saxatilis, which continues to South and little to North. Patchy old growth continues N to first plot of day (MONF.370).