FR826 runs near this swamp (gated and little used). Evidence of seasonal human use (tin cans), especially closer to road. Stand is bordered by deciduous forest and by the Laurel Fork.;Spruce swamp on sphagnum in old oxbow depression of Laurel Fork. Spruce inundation - stressed in patches.
Representativeness
Point was placed to sample typical portion of high quality spruce swamp in old oxbow of Laurel Fork. This is the peatier, wetter part of the swamp mosaic, which also includes drier areas and wet openings.