Chelmsford

Ecosystem Overview

The Chelmsford ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 710 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common18 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common13 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common11 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common10 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Very Common10 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common9 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common5 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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 Massachusetts.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 710 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common18 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common13 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common11 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common10 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Very Common10 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common9 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common5 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare3 obs.

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