Along Highway 140, just east of Cedar Lodge, at power substation on E. side of highway. Plot is in stand of valley oaks about 100 m N of fence around substation, and ~6 E of roadway, where driveway to substation meets highway.
The plot is on a low gradual slope and has several very mature oaks with a grass and forb understory. The area may be very rarely flooded by the Merced River, or by downslope/downstream flows from adjacent tributaries. Hybridization between Quercus loba -- Total Veg. Cover: 5 / 75%
Total Non-native Cover: 5 / 60%
Representativeness
Good valley oak woodland, with some representation of Kellogg's black oak on plot. Plot not based o
An old , low stone wall is almost hidden in grass on plot W edge. The area seems to be cleared of most downed wood. Some suggestion of past vehicular disturbance, excavating for road (?). A concrete foundation, ornamental plantings, a well cover, and
Animal, general
Gopher snake den at base of large oak at plot SE corner. Some burrowing by rodents noted.
