Case Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Case Township ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Presque Isle County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Presque Isle County, Case Township hosts 10% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Presque Isle County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Presque Isle County

+10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common12.78 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common6.32 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Very Common4.35 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Uva-Ursi

Very Common4.04 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Blueberry

Very Common3.59 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common3.1 obs.

Cladonia rangiferina

Common3.06 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Common2.24 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Common2.21 obs.

Abies balsamea

Balsam

Common2.17 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

Arborvitae

Common2.08 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1.66 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional1.61 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red Oak

Occasional1.48 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Occasional1.35 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Occasional1.18 obs.

Cronartium quercuum

Occasional1.17 obs.

Melampyrum lineare

Linear Cow-Wheat

Rare1 obs.

Silene vulgaris

Cowbell

Rare0.96 obs.

Cladonia cristatella

British Soldier Lichen

Rare0.92 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Presque Isle County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Presque Isle County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Thompson's Harbor State Park

in Rogers City

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Belknap Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

North Allis Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Bismarck Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Krakow Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Metz Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Moltke Township

Importance: 0.70

80 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 Presque Isle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Presque Isle County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Presque Isle County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Thompson's Harbor State Park

in Rogers City

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Belknap Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

North Allis Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Bismarck Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Krakow Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Metz Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Moltke Township

Importance: 0.70

80 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Presque Isle County

+10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common12.78 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common6.32 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Very Common4.35 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Uva-Ursi

Very Common4.04 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Blueberry

Very Common3.59 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common3.1 obs.

Cladonia rangiferina

Common3.06 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Common2.24 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Common2.21 obs.

Abies balsamea

Balsam

Common2.17 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

Arborvitae

Common2.08 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1.66 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional1.61 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red Oak

Occasional1.48 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Occasional1.35 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Occasional1.18 obs.

Cronartium quercuum

Occasional1.17 obs.

Melampyrum lineare

Linear Cow-Wheat

Rare1 obs.

Silene vulgaris

Cowbell

Rare0.96 obs.

Cladonia cristatella

British Soldier Lichen

Rare0.92 obs.

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