Stand is above boulder field wich has some large Liriodendron trees with fire scars. Matrix forest is deciduous plateau type (Liriodendron-Quercus prinus).;Moderate south facing shoulder slope with an even aged stand of Pinus virginiana with understory of young deciduous tree saplings. Lacks most of the dry site indicators typical of rimrock pine stands. Likely rapid succession towards deciduous forest.
Representativeness
Small successional patch within a matrix of plateau deciduous forest type. JV 2006: GPS point likely inaccurrate due to collection in 2D - maps at edge of stand.