York Charter Township
Ecosystem Overview
The York Charter Township ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in washtenaw county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ann Arbor nearby has 32% more documented species, York Charter Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 49 washtenaw county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.
Verbesina alternifolia
Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Caulophyllum giganteum
giant blue cohosh
Gymnocladus dioicus
Kentucky Coffee-Tree
Rudbeckia laciniata
Cutleaf coneflower
Clematis virginiana
Virgin'S Bower
Cardamine douglassii
purple cress
Carex grayi
Gray'S Bur Sedge
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Silphium perfoliatum
Cup Plant
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Collinsonia canadensis
Northern Horsebalm
Trillium flexipes
drooping trillium
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Rosa setigera
Climbing Rose
Hydrophyllum appendiculatum
appendaged waterleaf
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Uvularia grandiflora
Large-Flowered Bellwort
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washtenaw County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near York Charter 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 York Charter Townshipwithin Washtenaw County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.