Central Appalachian Northern Hardwood Forest (Yellow Birch - Northern Red Oak Type) – CEGL008502

Bouldery northern hardwood forest with gnarled yellow birches (Betula alleghaniensis) and bluebead lily (Clintonia borealis) in herb layer.  North slope of Apple Orchard Mountain on the Northern Blue Ridge in Botetourt County; elevation 4100 ft.  Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District, George Washington & Jefferson National Forests.