Ashland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ashland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Ashland County, Wisconsin, 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 Beaverdam Lake, Ashland County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 Ashland County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

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

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaverdam Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common9 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common8 obs.

Taxus canadensis

shinwood

Very Common6 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common5 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common5 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional4 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Occasional4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional4 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Occasional4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional3 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare3 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ashland County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Big Bay Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Madeline Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Stockton Island

Importance: 0.33

31 species

+223% vs. current

Outer Island

Importance: 0.33

22 species

+355% vs. current

Michigan Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Devils Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Bear Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% 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 Ashland County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ashland County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Big Bay Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Madeline Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Stockton Island

Importance: 0.33

31 species

+223% vs. current

Outer Island

Importance: 0.33

22 species

+355% vs. current

Michigan Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Devils Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Bear Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% 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

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaverdam Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common9 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common8 obs.

Taxus canadensis

shinwood

Very Common6 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common5 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common5 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional4 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Occasional4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional4 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Occasional4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional3 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare3 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare3 obs.

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