This type of community is repeated in gullies between rocky ridge spurs which are dominated by hemlock at this elevation and aspect. Downslope grades to mixed mesophytic forest.;Steep gully between sandstone ridge spurs. Few large trees in gully. Community dominated by high diversity and lush cover of vines and herbs. A seep is located in plot.
Representativeness
ELU 210 (steep north slope on sandstone); linear community in gullies between ridge spurs.