Scio Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Scio Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in washtenaw county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 49 washtenaw county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Leonurus cardiaca
motherwort
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Rubus occidentalis
Thimbleberry
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Picea abies
Norway spruce
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Staphylea trifolia
American Bladdernut
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Carex granularis
Granular Sedge
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washtenaw County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Scio Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Scio Townshipwithin Washtenaw County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.