Mason

Ecosystem Overview

The Mason ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Ingham County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ingham County nearby has 91% more documented species, Mason offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 10 Ingham County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 10 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Ingham County

-91% species diversity

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Canada violet

Common1 obs.

Viola eriocarpa

smooth yellow violet

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ingham County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ingham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-91% vs. current

Lansing Charter Township

Importance: 0.35

63 species

-86% vs. current

Red Cedar River

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-47% vs. current

Grand River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+200% vs. current

Okemos

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-91% vs. current

Holt

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+800% vs. current

Haslett

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-91% vs. current

Stockbridge

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+29% 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 Ingham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ingham County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ingham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-91% vs. current

Lansing Charter Township

Importance: 0.35

63 species

-86% vs. current

Red Cedar River

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-47% vs. current

Grand River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+200% vs. current

Okemos

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-91% vs. current

Holt

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+800% vs. current

Haslett

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-91% vs. current

Stockbridge

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+29% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 10 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Ingham County

-91% species diversity

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