Forest Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Forest Lake ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stillwater nearby has 37% more documented species, Forest Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 13 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 13 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Stillwater

-37% species diversity

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Stillwater

Importance: 0.43

16 species

-37% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-90% vs. current

Mays Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Lake McKusick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Marine On St. Croix

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+67% vs. current

Afton

Importance: 0.28

55 species

-82% vs. current

Lake Elmo

Importance: 0.28

61 species

-84% vs. current

Bayport

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+150% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Stillwater

Importance: 0.43

16 species

-37% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-90% vs. current

Mays Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Lake McKusick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Marine On St. Croix

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+67% vs. current

Afton

Importance: 0.28

55 species

-82% vs. current

Lake Elmo

Importance: 0.28

61 species

-84% vs. current

Bayport

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+150% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 13 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Stillwater

-37% species diversity

mallard

Common1 obs.

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