Golden Annviversary State Forest

Ecosystem Overview

The Golden Annviversary State Forest ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Itasca County, Minnesota, 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 Itasca County, Golden Annviversary State Forest hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Itasca County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Itasca County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common3.86 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common3.23 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Very Common2.4 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Very Common2.26 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common1.7 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common1.54 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Bitterroot

Common1.18 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common1.11 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Ciliate Loosestrife

Common0.96 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.8 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Clochettes

Common0.77 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.74 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional0.73 obs.

Erysimum cheiranthoides

Treacle Mustard

Occasional0.7 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Occasional0.69 obs.

Ribes cynosbati

Dogberry

Occasional0.68 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Bigleaf Aster

Occasional0.68 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare0.67 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Bellwort

Rare0.66 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Rare0.66 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Itasca County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Itasca County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+3% vs. current

Marble

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Blandin Industrial Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Taconite

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Coleraine

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Nashwauk

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

Big Fork State Forest

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+5% vs. current

Bois Forte Reservation

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+5% 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 Itasca County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Itasca County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Itasca County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+3% vs. current

Marble

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Blandin Industrial Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Taconite

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Coleraine

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Nashwauk

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

Big Fork State Forest

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+5% vs. current

Bois Forte Reservation

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+5% 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

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Itasca County

+3% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common3.86 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common3.23 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Very Common2.4 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Very Common2.26 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common1.7 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common1.54 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Bitterroot

Common1.18 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common1.11 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Ciliate Loosestrife

Common0.96 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.8 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Clochettes

Common0.77 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.74 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional0.73 obs.

Erysimum cheiranthoides

Treacle Mustard

Occasional0.7 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Occasional0.69 obs.

Ribes cynosbati

Dogberry

Occasional0.68 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Bigleaf Aster

Occasional0.68 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare0.67 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Bellwort

Rare0.66 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Rare0.66 obs.

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