Volunteer Park Trail

Ecosystem Overview

The Volunteer Park Trail ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Wrangell, Alaska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wrangell nearby has 19% more documented species, Volunteer Park Trail offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Wrangell County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Wrangell

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador Tea

Very Common1.74 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Bogbean

Very Common1.74 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

Bog-Laurel

Very Common1.74 obs.

Nephrophyllidium crista-galli

Deer Cabbage

Very Common1.62 obs.

Amanita augusta

Very Common1.23 obs.

Rhododendron menziesii

Pacific Menziesia

Common1.18 obs.

Tiarella trifoliata

Laceflower

Common1 obs.

Coptis aspleniifolia

Fern-Leaved Goldthread

Common1 obs.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Common0.99 obs.

Geum macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Avens

Common0.97 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

Dew-Plant

Common0.97 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional0.97 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

Alaska Bunchberry

Occasional0.97 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

Pacific Hemlock

Occasional0.97 obs.

Thuja plicata

Canoe Cedar

Occasional0.97 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Lingen

Occasional0.97 obs.

Trichophorum cespitosum

Deergrass

Occasional0.97 obs.

Didymascella thujina

Rare0.97 obs.

Drosera anglica

Great Sundew

Rare0.97 obs.

Rubus chamaemorus

Bakeapple

Rare0.97 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wrangell County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Wrangell

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-19% vs. current

Wrangell

Importance: 0.70

59 species

+5% vs. current

South Etolin Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+121% vs. current

Wrangell Airport

Importance: 0.60

57 species

+9% vs. current

Muskeg Meadows Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+9% vs. current

North Wrangell Trail

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-3% vs. current

Institute Creek

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-3% vs. current

Institute Creek Trail

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-3% 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 Wrangell County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wrangell County, Alaska

Nearby Natural Areas

Wrangell

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-19% vs. current

Wrangell

Importance: 0.70

59 species

+5% vs. current

South Etolin Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+121% vs. current

Wrangell Airport

Importance: 0.60

57 species

+9% vs. current

Muskeg Meadows Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+9% vs. current

North Wrangell Trail

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-3% vs. current

Institute Creek

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-3% vs. current

Institute Creek Trail

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-3% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador Tea

Very Common1.74 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Bogbean

Very Common1.74 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

Bog-Laurel

Very Common1.74 obs.

Nephrophyllidium crista-galli

Deer Cabbage

Very Common1.62 obs.

Amanita augusta

Very Common1.23 obs.

Rhododendron menziesii

Pacific Menziesia

Common1.18 obs.

Tiarella trifoliata

Laceflower

Common1 obs.

Coptis aspleniifolia

Fern-Leaved Goldthread

Common1 obs.

Megaptera novaeangliae

Hump

Common0.99 obs.

Geum macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Avens

Common0.97 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

Dew-Plant

Common0.97 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional0.97 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

Alaska Bunchberry

Occasional0.97 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

Pacific Hemlock

Occasional0.97 obs.

Thuja plicata

Canoe Cedar

Occasional0.97 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Lingen

Occasional0.97 obs.

Trichophorum cespitosum

Deergrass

Occasional0.97 obs.

Didymascella thujina

Rare0.97 obs.

Drosera anglica

Great Sundew

Rare0.97 obs.

Rubus chamaemorus

Bakeapple

Rare0.97 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Wrangell

-19% species diversity