A railroad (currently used andmaintained), runs almost the entire length. Within 20m on either side of the tracks is almost all herbaceous (weedy but diverse). Further from tracks there are many tamarack trees and shrubs including some autumn olive. 60m north of boardwalk, 5m west from where the stream crosses the boardwalk. Wooded fen with on average 5% tamarack cover (sporadic). Shrubs are Toxicodendron vernix, Cornus, Betula pumila, and herbaceous vegetation is dominated by Carex and Thelypteris palustris.