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Invasive plant species are playing a major role in the ecology of the stand, competing for growing space throughout the majority of the bottomland. Japanese stiltgrass has formed a dense mat over many of the recently flooded soils. Japanese honeysuckle is in the crowns of many of the younger trees and recent sprouts. Multiflora rose is present along the margins between the wetlands and uplands and is thriving in the high light environment. The following table offers a general summary of the stand: StandM9 Site Soils: Slope: Aspect: Landform: Site Index: e: 13 IF Chewacla 0 -50% east 1 -12 and 80 -100 concave: wide creek bottom 110 for tulip poplar Vegetation Primary Tree Species: tulip poplar, sweetgum, American beech, red maple Secondary Tree Species: black willow, hickory, box - elder, oaks Stocking: patchy, 0 -100 square feet per acre DBH of timber species: NA Shrubs: smooth alder, sumac, blackberry Herbs: rushes, sedges, grasses, forbs Vines: grapes, catbrier Advance Regeneration: NA Invasive Plants: Japanese stiltgrass, Japanese honeysuckle, ' common mullein Recommendations: The best use of this stand is as protected wetlands. The hydrology, unique plant communities, high wildlife value, and the soil and water quality protection attributes make leaving this stand largely un- managed a good option. Additionally, because of the dynamics of this ecosystem, with the changing water levels and the beaver impacts, investing in vegetation management is a highly uncertain proposition. Improving wildlife habitat with plantings, wood duck box installations, or invasive species control could be considered. Encouraging human use of the area through trail construction or installation of a bird blind for wildlife viewing is another option. Otherwise this stand should remain undisturbed. 27 174