Homewood

Ecosystem Overview

The Homewood ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Beaver County nearby has 39% more documented species, Homewood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Beaver County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver County

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera morrowii

Morrow's honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Very Common1 obs.

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Very Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Hydrophyllum canadense

Broadleaf Waterleaf

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Occasional1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium galeobdolon

yellow archangel

Rare1 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Rare1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+259%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Beaver County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaver County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-39% vs. current

Raccoon State Park's Lake On Traverse Run

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Monaca

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Big Beaver

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+1425% vs. current

Koppel

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+1933% vs. current

Economy

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+1425% vs. current

Frankfort Springs

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+6000% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Beaver County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+259%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Beaver County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaver County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-39% vs. current

Raccoon State Park's Lake On Traverse Run

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Monaca

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Big Beaver

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+1425% vs. current

Koppel

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+1933% vs. current

Economy

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+1425% vs. current

Frankfort Springs

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+6000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver County

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera morrowii

Morrow's honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Very Common1 obs.

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Very Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Hydrophyllum canadense

Broadleaf Waterleaf

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Occasional1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium galeobdolon

yellow archangel

Rare1 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Rare1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare1 obs.

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