Lower Burrell
Ecosystem Overview
The Lower Burrell ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in westmoreland 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 20 westmoreland county County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Penstemon digitalis
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Microstegium vimineum
Nepalese browntop
Floerkea proserpinacoides
False Mermaid-Weed
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Elaeagnus umbellata
Autumn olive
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Packera aurea
Liferoot
Acer rubrum
Maple
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Cornus florida
Flowering Dogwood
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Micranthes virginiensis
Virginia saxifrage
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Ranunculus abortivus
Little-Leaved Buttercup
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Westmoreland County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lower Burrell. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lower Burrellwithin Westmoreland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.