Dry-Mesic Calcareous Forest (Southern Ridge and Valley / Cumberlands Type) – CEGL007233

A medium-aged stand of dry-mesic calcareous forest on the upper slope of the Stock Creek gorge in Natural Tunnel State Park, Scott County.  This stand is co-dominated by several oaks and hickories, sugar maple (Acer saccharum), and some tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera).  Hog-peanut (Amphicarpaea bracteata) covers the forest floor.