Franklin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin Township ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Greene County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Greene County nearby has 84% more documented species, Franklin Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 Greene County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Common1 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Common1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common1 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional1 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-84% vs. current

Rices Landing

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+129% vs. current

Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.26

13 species

+23% vs. current

Morgan Township

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+167% vs. current

Perry Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+300% vs. current

Richhill Township

Importance: 0.25

100 species

-84% vs. current

Whiteley Township

Importance: 0.25

18 species

-11% vs. current

Dunkard Township

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+700% 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 Greene County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-84% vs. current

Rices Landing

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+129% vs. current

Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.26

13 species

+23% vs. current

Morgan Township

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+167% vs. current

Perry Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+300% vs. current

Richhill Township

Importance: 0.25

100 species

-84% vs. current

Whiteley Township

Importance: 0.25

18 species

-11% vs. current

Dunkard Township

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+700% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Common1 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Common1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common1 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional1 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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