Max Gunthert
My site is within Centennial woods somewhat in the center off of the main trail. To get there, I first I walk to the side of the woods closest to red stone campus. Once I arrive at the trail head I put in walking directions to my pin in google maps and walk to it. I choose Centennial woods due to its close proximity to campus, as there are not many natural areas this size with this level of plant variety nearby. This variety was nonetheless very apparent in my site. The overstory was comprised of mostly eastern hemlocks with some northern white pine and a few sugar maple. The understory was comprised of sugar maple, red maple, American beech, and yellow birch. The most common plant on the forest floor are ferns as well as moss and mushrooms. On the floor there is also a large amount of fallen dead wood (indicates that the soil may be shallow causing more trees to fall). These dead logs are the perfect spot for moss and mushrooms to grow. We are well into fall, which was apparent by the carpet of leaves building up on the floor.
