Haines Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Haines Township ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in centre county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While State College nearby has 82% more documented species, Haines Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 39 centre county County natural areas, placing it in the 49th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Microstegium vimineum
Nepalese browntop
Micrathena gracilis
Orb Weavers
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Viburnum acerifolium
Possum Haw
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Acer pensylvanicum
Moose Maple
Polygonia comma
Eastern Comma
Lampropeltis triangulum
Eastern Milk Snake
Polypodium virginianum
Common Rock Polypody
Dryopteris marginalis
Woodfern
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Smilax rotundifolia
Common Catbriar
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Lobelia siphilitica
Blue Lobelia
Phasianus colchicus
pheasant, common pheasant
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Centre County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Haines Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Haines Townshipwithin Centre County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.