Mason Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Mason Township ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Arenac County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Arenac County, Mason Township hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 100 Arenac County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 100 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Arenac County

+5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Tussilago farfara

Clayweed

Very Common1.6 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Very Common1.13 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common1.01 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common1 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common1 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Flat-Top Aster

Common1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.78 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Bitterroot

Common0.73 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.71 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common0.71 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.66 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional0.66 obs.

Humulus lupulus

Hop

Occasional0.66 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Occasional0.65 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional0.64 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.62 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Bush-Honeysuckle

Occasional0.6 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Rare0.58 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Rare0.57 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Rare0.57 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arenac County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Arenac County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+5% vs. current

Sims Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Lincoln Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Standish Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Turner Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Arenac Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Clayton Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Adams Township

Importance: 0.70

78 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Arenac County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Tussilago farfara

Clayweed

Very Common1.6 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Very Common1.13 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common1.01 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common1 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common1 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Flat-Top Aster

Common1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.78 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Bitterroot

Common0.73 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.71 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common0.71 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.66 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional0.66 obs.

Humulus lupulus

Hop

Occasional0.66 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Occasional0.65 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional0.64 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.62 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Bush-Honeysuckle

Occasional0.6 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Rare0.58 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Rare0.57 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Rare0.57 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arenac County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Arenac County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+5% vs. current

Sims Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Lincoln Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Standish Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Turner Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Arenac Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Clayton Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Adams Township

Importance: 0.70

78 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 100 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Arenac County

+5% species diversity