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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaView from Sandstone Peak looking east
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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Pond at Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa

There are 12 communities derived from 26 vegetation associations identified by the California Natural Diversity Database classification system (Holland 1986). These include coastal salt marsh, coastal strand, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, coast live oak woodland, riparian woodland, valley oak savanna, freshwater ponds/lakes, rock outcrops, and suburban development.

Click here to download a checklist of the plants of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Charlie Cooke, hereditary Chief of the Chumash played an important role in making sure 85 acres remained open space.  

Did You Know?
On June 13, 1980, Charlie Cooke, hereditary Chief of the Chumash and concerned citizens fulfilled a dream-- a place for families to explore our natural world and learn about the Chumash. Satwiwa in Newbury Park, CA celebrates the beauty of the mountains and all Native American cultures.

Last Updated: May 09, 2008 at 14:17 EST