A Legacy of Living Places
This new publication from LEAP describes natural communities that are the building blocks of biological diversity in the Lake Erie Allegheny region. It's full of beautiful photos—and suggestions for where to go to see some of the best remaining examples of the region's natural heritage.
Follow the links below to see sections of the publication (all are PDF files; some are large).
Challenges for conservation
Natural communities of the region
- Beech-Maple Forest
- Sugar Maple-Ash-Basswood Northern Rich Mesic Forest
- Mixed Oak Forest
- Black Oak Savannah/Midwest Sand Barren
- Great Lakes Hemlock-Beech Hardwood Forest
- Lake Plain Swamp Forest
- Silver Maple-Elm Floodplain Forest
- Emergent Deep Marsh
- Kettlehole Bog
- Rich Shrub Fen
- Lake Plain Prairie
- Great Lakes Palustrine Sand Plain
- River and Stream Aquatic Community
- Lake Erie Open Water Community
The complete publication is available here (PDF, 6.1 MB).
For questions about the Lake Erie Allegheny Partnership for Biodiversity or to learn how to become a Partner, contact Renee Boronka by email, rboronka@cmnh.org or by telephone, 216-231-4600 ext. 3505.