Northfield Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Northfield Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Washtenaw 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. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 49 Washtenaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 49 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Carex radiata

radiate sedge

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum lentago

nannyberry

Very Common3 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Very Common3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common3 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Common3 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Common2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Occasional2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional2 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Celastrus scandens

staffvine

Rare2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.47

83 species

+20% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 Washtenaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.47

83 species

+20% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 49 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Carex radiata

radiate sedge

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum lentago

nannyberry

Very Common3 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Very Common3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common3 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Common3 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Common2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Occasional2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional2 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Celastrus scandens

staffvine

Rare2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

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