Valley Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Valley Township ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in chester 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 Chester County nearby has 81% more documented species, Valley Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 54th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Acer platanoides
norway maple
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Quercus montana
mountain chestnut oak
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Carya glabra
False Shagbark Hickory
Sonchus asper
Rough Sowthistle
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Euonymus alatus
Winged Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei
Winter creeper
Paulownia tomentosa
Foxglove-tree
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Biscogniauxia atropunctata
Smilax rotundifolia
Common Catbriar
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Agrilus planipennis
Emerald Ash Borer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chester County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Valley Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Valley Townshipwithin Chester County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.