West Linn
Ecosystem Overview
The West Linn ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in clackamas county, oregon, 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 #4 for species diversity among 18 clackamas county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Plectritis congesta
rosy plectritis
Collinsia grandiflora
large-flower blue-eyed-Mary
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Camassia quamash
quamash
Oemleria cerasiformis
Indian plum
Mentha pulegium
penny-royal
Polypodium glycyrrhiza
licorice fern
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Triteleia hyacinthina
fool's-onion
Arbutus menziesii
Pacific madrone
Quercus garryana
Oregon White Oak
Marah oregana
Oregon bigroot
Toxicodendron diversilobum
poison oak
Geranium lucidum
Shining geranium
Holodiscus discolor
hillside oceanspray
Hosackia pinnata
meadow bird's-foot trefoil
Hydrophyllum tenuipes
Pacific waterleaf
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Erythronium oregonum
giant adder's-tongue
Abies grandis
Lowland Fir
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Clackamas County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Linn. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Linnwithin Clackamas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.