BLM Parcels in Butte County, east and southeast of Paradise: This is a dense stand of mature Arctostaphylos viscida with overstory of young (40-80 yrs) Pinus ponderosa with occasional mature Quercus kelloggii and Quercus chrysolepis. This stand is possibly in a transition phase resulting from an unknown disturbance. Herbs and low shrubs are sparse, litter is high. The terrain is a very gentle slope.