Chippewa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chippewa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Chippewa County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Boaz Lake, Chippewa County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 Chippewa County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Boaz Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common65 obs.

Bubo scandiacus

Snowy Owl

Very Common53 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common34 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common32 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common29 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common28 obs.

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Common26 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Common25 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Common22 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common21 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common21 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional20 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional20 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional20 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Occasional19 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Occasional17 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional17 obs.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Canada Blueberry

Rare17 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Rare17 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Rare17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chippewa County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Trout Lake

Importance: 0.35

40 species

+150% vs. current

Dishpan Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Trout Brook Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Fulmer Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

West Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Roxbury Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kirk Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Drummond Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% 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 Chippewa County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chippewa County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Trout Lake

Importance: 0.35

40 species

+150% vs. current

Dishpan Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Trout Brook Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Fulmer Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

West Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Roxbury Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kirk Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Drummond Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Boaz Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common65 obs.

Bubo scandiacus

Snowy Owl

Very Common53 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common34 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common32 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common29 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common28 obs.

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Common26 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Common25 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Common22 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common21 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common21 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional20 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional20 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional20 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Occasional19 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Occasional17 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional17 obs.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Canada Blueberry

Rare17 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Rare17 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Rare17 obs.

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