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Spring Arbor

Ecosystem Overview

The Spring Arbor ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in jackson county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Jackson, Spring Arbor hosts 75% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 jackson county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

21
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
19
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
11
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 5 locations
60th percentile for diversity
vs. Jackson
+75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.
Dolichovespula arenaria

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.
Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Pennsylvania Field Cricket

Very Common1 obs.
Golovinomyces sordidus

Golovinomyces sordidus

Plantain Mildew

Very Common1 obs.
Bromus inermis

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Very Common1 obs.
Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.
Medicago lupulina

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.
Euphorbia maculata

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.
Phytolacca americana

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.
Malva neglecta

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common1 obs.
Plantago major

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Common1 obs.
Plantago rugelii

Plantago rugelii

Blackseed Plantain

Occasional1 obs.
Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional1 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.
Setaria viridis

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Occasional1 obs.
Leonurus cardiaca

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional1 obs.
Morus alba

Morus alba

White mulberry

Occasional1 obs.
Stellaria media

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Rare1 obs.
Lonicera maackii

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.
Plantago lanceolata

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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