Gilpin Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Gilpin Township ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in armstrong county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Armstrong County nearby has 85% more documented species, Gilpin Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 34 armstrong county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Adelges tsugae
hemlock woolly adelgid
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Corydalis flavula
yellow fumewort
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Armstrong County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Gilpin Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gilpin Townshipwithin Armstrong County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.