Homewood
Ecosystem Overview
The Homewood ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in beaver county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Beaver County nearby has 39% more documented species, Homewood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 beaver county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Lonicera morrowii
Morrow's honeysuckle
Stereum complicatum
Crowded Parchment
Polygonatum pubescens
Downy Solomon'S Seal
Flavoparmelia caperata
Common Greenshield Lichen
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Hydrophyllum canadense
Broadleaf Waterleaf
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Sambucus racemosa
red-berried elder
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Lamium galeobdolon
yellow archangel
Stereum lobatum
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Beaver County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Homewood. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Homewoodwithin Beaver County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.