Terrain is networked with many roads, gas lines and ATV trails. One such road runs 20m north of the plot. O'Brien Lake is 600m south.;Small patch of Oak forest on a southerly aspect. The plot lies between two small gullies tht drain to O'Brien Lake. There are a large number of standing and fallen snags in the vicinity, though most are outside plot.
Representativeness
Plot placed to sample rich site hickory forest with some sterile indicators. Chosen for its denser than average herb layer.