M.F. Smith 1973 JOURNAL Hastings Reservation, Monterey Co., Calif. Nov.25 1) Quercus chrysolepis phase 2) oak-madrona phase Q. agrifolia, Arbutus menziesii, A. kelloggii 3) Q. agrifolia phase 4) Buckeye phase Foothill Woodland deciduous oak community on warm dry upland slopes, particularly with southern exposure Riparian Woodland Platanus racemosa, Quercus agrifolia, Tamarix lobata Chaparral dominated by Adenostoma fasciculatum (chamise) Ceanothus ramulosus (Arctostaphylos glandulosa) Cercocarpus betuloides Chaparral predominates on south aspects, particularly the steep mid-slope areas with very shallow soils. Coastal Sage Scrub - poorly represented Artemisia calif. Salvia melliflora Rock Outcrops Grassland treeless openings formerly cultivated hayfields south + west slopes of RedHill are true grassland with no apparent history of clearing or cultivation. Stipa bunchgrass Bromus mollis, Avena barbata annual grasses in least disturbed parts