Jackson County
Ecosystem Overview
The Jackson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in jackson 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 Jackson, Jackson County hosts 733% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 jackson county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Asclepias incarnata
Pleurisy Root
Picea mariana
Bog Spruce
Cirsium muticum
Swamp Thistle
Toxicodendron vernix
poison sumac
Coptis trifolia
Threeleaf Goldthread
Solidago ohioensis
Ohio goldenrod
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Hylodesmum glutinosum
clustered-leaved tick-trefoil
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Satyrium calanus
Banded Hairstreak
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jackson County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Jackson Countywithin Jackson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.