From State Highway 140 just west of Yosemite Research Center, ascend slope across from gravel pit entrance. Proceed past crest past old mining ruins until large amounts of redbud are seen.
No evidence of recent fire; small tree seedlings present; lots of large downed wood; 2 incense-cedar seedlings with no larger trees in sight. -- Total Veg. Cover: 6 / 90%
Total Non-native Cover: 3 / 7%;
Ht. to Base: T1 : 06 (Pinus ponderosa);
T2: 04 (Quercus kelloggii)
T3: 02 (Cercis occiidentalis)
S1: 02 (several species)
Representativeness
This stand of redbud continues for a good distance in this area, about a 40-meter wide band along th