Girard Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Girard Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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, Girard Township hosts 104% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 29 erie county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Veratrum viride
Indian Hellebore
Sambucus racemosa
red-berried elder
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Caulophyllum giganteum
giant blue cohosh
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Dicentra canadensis
turkey-corn
Floerkea proserpinacoides
False Mermaid-Weed
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Trillium erectum
Bethroot
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Chimaphila maculata
Spotted Pipsissewa
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Erie County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Girard Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Girard Townshipwithin Erie County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.