Flat, rocky ridgetop of South Branch Mountain with reputed virgin oak forest (Bob Smith, WMA Manager). Dominated by red oak with some white and chestnut oak. Sub-canopy dominated by Striped maple with very sparse understory (mostly tree seedlings). Heavy infestation of gypsy moth in area this year, but not much in this stand.
Representativeness
Rocky ridge with large trees, sparse understory (matrix type of ridgetop)