This stand is located in the southern portion of the Swede Creek Plains on the Hathaway Ranch. The plot consists of herbaceous vegetation growing in a seasonally wet depression (vernal pool). The plot is dominated by native forbs, while the mounds surrounding the plot (uplands), are dominated by exotic species. This pattern repeats in this general area. Moderate species diversity.; This site is actively grazed by cattle, there is dung in the plot. This property is under a conservation easement with the Shasta County Land Trust.