Figure 2. The southern Appalachian region

Figure 2. The southern Appalachian region

Figure 2. The southern Appalachian region is characterized by steep environmental and physical gradients and centuries of disturbance. Presently, most midslope and high-elevation sites are forested, while valley bottoms are used for agriculture, grazing, and rural and suburban development.

From: 
At Coweeta LTER: Multidisciplinary Regional Study Reveals Key Factors of Land-use Change