Below the cliff the forest is mesic, above the plot on the plateau is sub-xeric oak forest.;Narrow sandstone cliff band near edge of plateau overlooking a steep tributary gorge slope. Rock outcrop supports a forest of hemlock and oaks with catawba rhododendron in understory. Low herb diversity and cover.
Representativeness
ELU 223 (south facing cove on sandstone), next to larger polygon of 2213 (upper slope on sandstone) which follows steep ridges. Small patch warm outcrop hemlock/heath forest.