Extensive open communities on a wind swept plain, including wetlands, upland shrublands, spruce woodlands, and rock outcrops.;Rock field on a rolling, wind swept plateau. Area was impacted by past clearing, burning, and grazing. Woody debris in plot includes root wads and charred wood indicating site was previously wooded or forested. Short time exposure of rocks may also be reflected in sparse cover of lichens.
Representativeness
Placed in middle of a small patch rock field with vegetation confined to soil accumulations in small patches.