Mixed conifer forest in Sierras with fairly steep topography. Site collocated with EC tower. Soils are dark brown, 1-2 m deep, with lots of rocky outcrops around site. Pine straw and organic layer 5-10 cm deep on surface. Site is very well instrumented with TDR, sapflux, tree rings, etc. http://public.ornl.gov/ameriflux/Site_Info/siteInfo.cfm?KEYID=us.ca_sccg_smc.01