Jamey Donaldson studies the vegetation on top of Roan Mountain's grassy bald July 16. In addition to shepherding the goat herd, Donaldson is surveying vegetation study plots dating to the 1930s to determine how bald plant communities have changed and to establish a reference point for the future.

Photo by Kohl Threlkeld

Jamey Donaldson studies the vegetation on top of Roan Mountain's grassy bald July 16. In addition to shepherding the goat herd, Donaldson is surveying vegetation study plots dating to the 1930s to determine how bald plant communities have changed and to establish a reference point for the future.

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