Across the creek is a pine forest (plot 295). Kates Branch lies just north of the interstate which was rerouted to avoid this wetland complex surrounded by hemlock and white pine forests. There are old fields in various stages of succession mixed with these even-aged pine stands.;North slope above creek with hemlock/rhododendron forest with extremely low herb cover and diversity. Several old stumps and tip mounds are in plot.
Representativeness
ELU 2233 (slope bottom on sandstone plateau). Hemlock forest near edge with pine forest to distinguish photo signature.