Fairview Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Fairview Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in erie 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. Compared to nearby Erie, Fairview Township hosts 104% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 29 erie county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Equisetum arvense
field horsetail
Vinca minor
lesser periwinkle
Lunaria annua
honesty
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Sambucus racemosa
red-berried elder
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Erie County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Fairview Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Fairview Townshipwithin Erie County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.