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Locations in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Species in Westmoreland County

Common Species in Westmoreland County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common95 obs.
Symplocarpus foetidus

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common90 obs.
Lindera benzoin

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common86 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common78 obs.
Toxicodendron radicans

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common67 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common57 obs.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common57 obs.
Claytonia virginica

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common53 obs.
Berberis thunbergii

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional51 obs.
Sassafras albidum

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional48 obs.
Tussilago farfara

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional48 obs.
Microstegium vimineum

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional45 obs.
Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional42 obs.
Cornus florida

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Rare40 obs.
Erythronium americanum

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Rare40 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Westmoreland County

Explore 64 documented locations in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)

Westmoreland County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Murrysville

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Lower Burrell

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (2 locations)

Ligonier

A productive wildlife area hosting 94 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

94
species

New Kensington

A productive wildlife area hosting 83 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

83
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (15 locations)

West Leechburg

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

18
species

New Stanton

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Holtzhauer Lake

A specialized habitat with 11 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

11
species

Greensburg

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Latrobe

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Youngwood

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Loyalhanna Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Jeannette

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Townsend Park Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Irwin

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

West Newton

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Arnold

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Jacks Island

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

New Alexandria

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (44 locations)

Monessen

Explore for wildlife potential

Beaver Run Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Big Spring Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Delta Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Donegal Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Ice Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Ligonier Township Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Lower Farm Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Loyalhanna

Explore for wildlife potential

Mannitto Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Owen Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

Upper Farm Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Waste Water Lagoon

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Waste Water Lagoon

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Mount Pleasant

Explore for wildlife potential

Vandergrift

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Derry

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Adamsburg

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Donegal

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Delmont

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Smithton

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Hunker

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Export

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Manor

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Avonmore

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Sutersville

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Youngstown

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Penn

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Seward

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New Florence

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Madison

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Southwest Greensburg

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East Vandergrift

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Oklahoma

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Hyde Park

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South Greensburg

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Arona

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Laurel Mountain

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North Irwin

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Ethel Springs Lake

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Indian Lake

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Kennametal Reservoir

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Mountain Valley Lake

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Unity Reservoir

Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Westmoreland County's natural heritage.

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