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. 50m southwest of railroad tracks in about north-south center of fen. In area where Typha/Schoenoplectus transitions into tamarack/Carex and shrubs. Ground moist and +/- even.