Spring Arbor

Ecosystem Overview

The Spring Arbor ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Jackson, Spring Arbor hosts 75% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson

+75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Pennsylvania Field Cricket

Very Common1 obs.

Golovinomyces sordidus

Plantain Mildew

Very Common1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Common1 obs.

Plantago rugelii

Blackseed Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional1 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Rare1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson

Importance: 0.46

12 species

+75% vs. current

Jackson County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-79% vs. current

Lime Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Michigan Center

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2000% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson

Importance: 0.46

12 species

+75% vs. current

Jackson County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-79% vs. current

Lime Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Michigan Center

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2000% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson

+75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Pennsylvania Field Cricket

Very Common1 obs.

Golovinomyces sordidus

Plantain Mildew

Very Common1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Common1 obs.

Plantago rugelii

Blackseed Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional1 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Rare1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Rare1 obs.

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