Surrounding deciduous forests are northern herdwoods. Spruce is dominant on the ridges and in the bottoms with deciduous forests predominating in middle positions. This has been claimed to be the largest stand of Picea rubens in WV (Wilderness brouchure). Candidate Wilderness Area.;Rocky mountain top (rolling plateau) stand of Picea rubens with some Tsuga canadensis. Low herb cover and diversity, but well developed bryophyte stratum. Lots of spruce regeneration in shrub strata.