Stephens State Forest - Cedar Creek Unit

Ecosystem Overview

The Stephens State Forest - Cedar Creek Unit ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Lucas County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lucas County nearby has 93% more documented species, Stephens State Forest - Cedar Creek Unit offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Lucas County

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Very Common0.48 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Very Common0.47 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.18 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.09 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Very Common0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-93% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit

Importance: 0.70

60 species

-92% vs. current

Chariton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

-44% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+25% vs. current

Lucas

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+25% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+150% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Chariton Unit

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+150% vs. current

Cinder Path Bike Trail

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-62% 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 Lucas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-93% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit

Importance: 0.70

60 species

-92% vs. current

Chariton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

-44% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+25% vs. current

Lucas

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+25% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+150% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Chariton Unit

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+150% vs. current

Cinder Path Bike Trail

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-62% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Very Common0.48 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Very Common0.47 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.18 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.09 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Very Common0.09 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Lucas County

-93% species diversity