Trees within Transect 6
Black Cherry: This tree ranges from eastern U.S. up to Canada, from Nova Scotia to upper Lake Superior. This tree species develops a tall, oval canopy in places where seedlings are not crowded out by their neighbors.
Northern Red Oak: These trees range through eastern U.S. and up into Nova Scotia. The Northern Red Oak tree grows more rapidly than any other Oak tree.
Sugar Maple: Its best growth is made on moist, rich, well drained soils, but the tree will persist on poorer sites.
Black Birch: Found in cool, moist lands; in mature forests with other hardwoods. Twigs of this tree are browsed by whitetail deer and cottontail rabbits.