West Nottingham Township
Ecosystem Overview
The West Nottingham Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in chester county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pinus rigida
pitch pine
Cerastium velutinum
large field chickweed
Sabulina michauxii
Rock Sandwort
Symphyotrichum depauperatum
eastern serpentine aster
Arabidopsis lyrata
Lyre-Leaved Rockcress
Phlox subulata
Ground Pink
Quercus marilandica
blackjack oak
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Houstonia caerulea
Quaker-Ladies
Solidago nemoralis
Grey Goldenrod
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sleepingplant
Adiantum pedatum
Five-Finger Fern
Andropogon gerardi
Blue-Stem-Grass
Phytomyza ilicicola
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Slender Mountain-Mint
Galium boreale
northern bedstraw
Oxalis violacea
violet wood-sorrel
Quercus prinoides
Dwarf Chestnut Oak
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chester County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Nottingham 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 West Nottingham Townshipwithin Chester County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.