Salem Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Salem Township ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in washtenaw county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ann Arbor nearby has 59% more documented species, Salem Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 49 washtenaw county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Epifagus virginiana
Virginia Beechdrops
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Carex plantaginea
Plantainleaf Sedge
Carex grayi
Gray'S Bur Sedge
Carex bromoides
Brome Hummock Sedge
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Lindera benzoin
Wild Allspice
Carex radiata
radiate sedge
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Cerioporus squamosus
Carex tuckermanii
Tuckerman's sedge
Carex woodii
Wood's sedge
Carex jamesii
grass sedge
Carex albursina
White Bear Sedge
Carex swanii
downy green sedge
Carex hirtifolia
Hairy Wood Sedge
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washtenaw County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Salem Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Salem Townshipwithin Washtenaw County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.