Biological Setting

The San Francisco Peninsula is biologically diverse, supporting a wide range of species and biotic communities. Biotic communities at Stanford include:

• Annual Grassland
• Oak Woodland/Savanna
• Riparian Woodland/Creeks
• Serpentine Grasslands
• Chaparral/Scrub Vegetation
• Seasonal Wetlands
• Perennial Standing Water
• Urban and Suburban Areas