Ford Center Research Forest

Ecosystem Overview

The Ford Center Research Forest ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Baraga County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Baraga County, Ford Center Research Forest hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 100 Baraga County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Baraga County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead

Very Common3.32 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Very Common3.16 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.

Cantharellula umbonata

The Humpback

Very Common2.66 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common2.27 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Bush-Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

Canada Anemone

Common1.52 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Common1.28 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Common1.13 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King Devil

Common1.02 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common1 obs.

Tabanus marginalis

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

Arborvitae

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Black Holly

Occasional1 obs.

Athyrium angustum

Northern Lady Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

Wood Horsetail

Rare1 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Rockcap Fern

Rare1 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Flat-Top Aster

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baraga County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Baraga County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+4% vs. current

Slate River Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Covington Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Baraga Plains Waterfowl Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Arvon Township

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

Spurr Township

Importance: 0.70

77 species

0% vs. current

L'Anse Township

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+4% vs. current

Baraga Township

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+4% 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 Baraga County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baraga County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Baraga County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+4% vs. current

Slate River Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Covington Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Baraga Plains Waterfowl Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Arvon Township

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

Spurr Township

Importance: 0.70

77 species

0% vs. current

L'Anse Township

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+4% vs. current

Baraga Township

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead

Very Common3.32 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Very Common3.16 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.

Cantharellula umbonata

The Humpback

Very Common2.66 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common2.27 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Bush-Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

Canada Anemone

Common1.52 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Common1.28 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Common1.13 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King Devil

Common1.02 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common1 obs.

Tabanus marginalis

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

Arborvitae

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Black Holly

Occasional1 obs.

Athyrium angustum

Northern Lady Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

Wood Horsetail

Rare1 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Rockcap Fern

Rare1 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Flat-Top Aster

Rare1 obs.

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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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Baraga County

+4% species diversity