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
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Taxus canadensis
shinwood
Lysimachia borealis
Maystar
Clintonia borealis
Bluebead Lily
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Polypodium virginianum
Common Rock Polypody
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Cornus canadensis
Cornel-Berry
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Vaccinium oxycoccos
Cranberry
Prunella vulgaris
selfheal
Thuja occidentalis
White Cedar
Menyanthes trifoliata
Buck-Bean
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Dolomedes tenebrosus
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ashland County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ashland Countywithin Ashland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.