Between hiking trail and creek on gravel terrace; approx. 12 m E from Bear Gulch/Bench Trail, Bear Gulch Creek to the east and Chalone Creek borders N approx. 20 m away. Disturbed most likely from trail construction; probably gets flooded from time to time; cut up pine logs on edge of plot. Located on gravel terrace Eriogonum fasciculatum stand (sparse); annuals/perennials very small; 4 large Pinus sabiniana to the north; large bushy Quercus agrifolia to the west near trail; Bear Gulch Creek 5 m from plot edge. Acorn woodpeckers on the pines; pig damage from rooting; ants; pig scat.