Plant species that characterize this ecosystem type, organized by vegetation stratum. These are species ecologically associated with the ecosystem, not confirmed present in any specific area.
Animal species ecologically associated with this ecosystem type based on NatureServe assessment. These are species whose habitat requirements overlap with this ecosystem, not confirmed present in any specific roadless area.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | G-Rank |
|---|---|---|
| North American Porcupine | Erethizon dorsatum | G5 |
| Snowshoe Hare | Lepus americanus | G5 |
| Common Name | Scientific Name | G-Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kirtland's Warbler | Setophaga kirtlandii | G3 |
| Red-breasted Nuthatch | Sitta canadensis | G5 |
| Pine Siskin | Spinus pinus | G5 |
| Common Name | Scientific Name | G-Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Henry's Elfin | Callophrys henrici | G5 |
| Persius Duskywing | Erynnis persius persius | G5T1T3 |
| Blazing Star Stem Borer | Papaipema beeriana | G3? |
| Karner Blue | Plebejus samuelis | G1G2 |
| Common Name | Scientific Name | G-Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Bog Grasshopper | Appalachia arcana | G2G3 |
| Common Name | Scientific Name | G-Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Grizzled Skipper | Pyrgus wyandot | G1G2Q |
Species with conservation concern that are ecologically associated with this ecosystem type. G-Rank indicates global conservation status: G1 (critically imperiled) through G5 (secure). ESA status indicates U.S. Endangered Species Act listing.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | G-Rank | ESA Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Bog Grasshopper | Appalachia arcana | G2G3 | -- |
| Persius Duskywing | Erynnis persius persius | G5T1T3 | -- |
| Blazing Star Stem Borer | Papaipema beeriana | G3? | -- |
| Karner Blue | Plebejus samuelis | G1G2 | Endangered |
| Appalachian Grizzled Skipper | Pyrgus wyandot | G1G2Q | -- |
| Kirtland's Warbler | Setophaga kirtlandii | G3 | Delisted |
Subnational conservation status ranks (S-ranks) assigned by Natural Heritage Programs in each state where this ecosystem occurs. S1 indicates critically imperiled at the state level, S2 imperiled, S3 vulnerable, S4 apparently secure, and S5 secure. An ecosystem may be globally secure but imperiled in specific states at the edge of its range.
| State | S-Rank |
|---|---|
| MI | SNR |
| WI | SNR |
Inventoried Roadless Areas where this ecosystem is present, identified from LANDFIRE 2024 Existing Vegetation Type spatial analysis. Coverage indicates the proportion of each area occupied by this ecosystem type.
| Area | Forest | Coverage | Hectares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre | Hiawatha National Forest | 3.0% | 89.73 |
| Norwich Plains Revised Roadless Area | Ottawa National Forest | 2.4% | 42.3 |
| Bear Swamp | Huron-Manistee National Forest | 2.1% | 32.58 |
| Area | Forest | Coverage | Hectares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Portage III | Superior National Forest | 59.3% | 19.71 |
| Baldpate Lake | Superior National Forest | 21.8% | 42.84 |
| Hegman Lakes | Superior National Forest | 19.4% | 52.83 |
| Little Indian Sioux | Superior National Forest | 17.6% | 70.74 |
| Kawishiwi Lake To Sawbill | Superior National Forest | 2.8% | 174.69 |
| Phantom Lake | Superior National Forest | 1.7% | 43.74 |
| Baker - Homer - Brule Lakes | Superior National Forest | 1.3% | 36.27 |
| Area | Forest | Coverage | Hectares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09181 - Foursection | Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest | 3.9% | 32.22 |
| 09180 - Perch Lake | Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest | 2.3% | 22.5 |
| 09011 - Flynn Lake Study Area | Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest | 2.2% | 53.19 |
| 09012 - Round Lake Study Area | Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest | 1.7% | 25.65 |
| 09177 - Le Roy Creek | Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest | 1.1% | 37.62 |
Ecosystem classification: Ecosystems are classified using the LANDFIRE 2024 Existing Vegetation Type (EVT) layer, mapped to NatureServe Terrestrial Ecological Systems via a curated crosswalk. Each EVT is linked to the USNVC (U.S. National Vegetation Classification) hierarchy through pixel-level co-occurrence analysis of LANDFIRE EVT and NatureServe IVC Group rasters across all roadless areas.
Vegetation coverage: Coverage percentages and hectares are derived from zonal statistics of the LANDFIRE 2024 EVT raster intersected with roadless area boundaries.
Ecosystem narratives and community species: Sourced from the NatureServe Explorer API, representing professional ecological assessments of vegetation composition, environmental setting, dynamics, threats, and characteristic species assemblages.
IVC hierarchy: The International Vegetation Classification hierarchy is sourced from the USNVC v3.0 Catalog, providing the full classification from Biome through Association levels.
Component associations: Plant community associations listed as components of each NatureServe Ecological System. Association data from the NatureServe Explorer API.
State ranks: Conservation status ranks assigned by NatureServe member programs in each state where the ecosystem occurs.