Florence
Ecosystem Overview
The Florence ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in lane county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Eugene nearby has 6% more documented species, Florence offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 23 lane county County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Picea sitchensis
Sitka Spruce
Calamagrostis arenaria
marramgrass
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Salicornia pacifica
Pacific swampfire
Hydnellum peckii
Devil's Tooth
Cytisus scoparius
Scotch broom
Nuttallia obscurata
Plantago maritima
sea plantain
Teesdalia nudicaulis
Barestem teesdalia
Carex obnupta
Slough sedge
Leymus mollis
American dunegrass
Deschampsia cespitosa
tufted hair-grass
Jaumea carnosa
marsh jaumea
Acacia dealbata
Silver wattle
Vaccinium ovatum
shot huckleberry
Arctostaphylos columbiana
bristly bearberry
Podiceps grisegena
red-necked grebe
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lane County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Florence. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Florencewithin Lane County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.