Plot is located between two cliff bands. The cliff face and and edge above supports Tsuga and Rhododendron catawbiense. Above that is abandoned strip mine.;Steep northeast slope with loose colluvium from cliff band above. Forest dominated by mesophytic species (Acer saccharum, Laportea) with some dry/rocky elements (Quercus prinus, Rhododendron catawbiense, Polypodium). Notable lack of sedges.