Wales Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Wales Township ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in saint clair county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Port Huron, Wales Township hosts 12% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 23 saint clair county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Betula papyrifera
White Birch
Dryopteris marginalis
Woodfern
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Matteuccia struthiopteris
ostrich fern
Euonymus obovatus
running euonymus
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Epifagus virginiana
Virginia Beechdrops
Tiarella stolonifera
stoloniferous foamflower
Ostrya virginiana
Leverwood
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Convallaria majalis
lily-of-the-valley
Geranium maculatum
Wild Geranium
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Bombylius major
Bee Fly
Psephenus herricki
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Saint Clair County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Wales Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wales Townshipwithin Saint Clair County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.