Springfield
Ecosystem Overview
The Springfield ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in lane county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Eugene nearby has 13% more documented species, Springfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 23 lane county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.
Acer macrophyllum
Big-Leaf Maple
Hypochaeris radicata
Flat Weed
Polystichum munitum
western sword fern
Oemleria cerasiformis
Indian plum
Melissa officinalis
balm
Polypodium glycyrrhiza
licorice fern
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Sanicula crassicaulis
western snakeroot
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Geranium robertianum
herb-robert
Rubus parviflorus
Geranium lucidum
Shining geranium
Hypericum perforatum
Perforate St John'S-Wort
Umbellularia californica
Bay Laurel
Trifolium dubium
Suckling clover
Cytisus scoparius
Scotch broom
Ilex aquifolium
holly
Calocedrus decurrens
Bastard Cedar
Thamnophis ordinoides
Northwestern Garter Snake
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lane County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Springfield. 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 Springfieldwithin Lane County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.