Hewitt

Ecosystem Overview

The Hewitt ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Wood County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wisconsin Rapids nearby has 85% more documented species, Hewitt offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 Wood County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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 Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin Rapids

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Very Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Liposthenes glechomae

Very Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus inserta

false virginia creeper

Common1 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Athyrium angustum

Northern Lady Fern

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Wood County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin Rapids

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Wood County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-85% vs. current

Nepco Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% vs. current

Nekoosa

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-85% vs. current

Rudolph

Importance: 0.30

8 species

+88% vs. current

Pittsville

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+275% vs. current

Port Edwards

Importance: 0.29

75 species

-80% 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 Wood County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Wood County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin Rapids

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Wood County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-85% vs. current

Nepco Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% vs. current

Nekoosa

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-85% vs. current

Rudolph

Importance: 0.30

8 species

+88% vs. current

Pittsville

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+275% vs. current

Port Edwards

Importance: 0.29

75 species

-80% 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 Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin Rapids

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Very Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Liposthenes glechomae

Very Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus inserta

false virginia creeper

Common1 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Athyrium angustum

Northern Lady Fern

Occasional1 obs.

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