Sandstone

Ecosystem Overview

The Sandstone ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Pine County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pine County nearby has 74% more documented species, Sandstone offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Pine County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Pine County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common2 obs.

Asteromyia modesta

Very Common1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common1 obs.

Macrodiplosis erubescens

Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common1 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Common1 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Common1 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Canada Blueberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional1 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tick-Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus ferrofluvius

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus recurvans

Occasional1 obs.

Ranunculus acris

meadow buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Rare1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Rare1 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Pine County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Pine County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-74% vs. current

Grindstone Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1200% vs. current

Pine City

Importance: 0.34

10 species

+160% vs. current

Hinckley

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Askov

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Kerrick

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Willow River

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+2500% 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 Pine County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Pine County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Pine County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-74% vs. current

Grindstone Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1200% vs. current

Pine City

Importance: 0.34

10 species

+160% vs. current

Hinckley

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Askov

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Kerrick

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Willow River

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+2500% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Pine County

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common2 obs.

Asteromyia modesta

Very Common1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common1 obs.

Macrodiplosis erubescens

Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common1 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Common1 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Common1 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Canada Blueberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional1 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tick-Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus ferrofluvius

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus recurvans

Occasional1 obs.

Ranunculus acris

meadow buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Rare1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Rare1 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Rare1 obs.

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