Orange County

Ecosystem Overview

The Orange County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange County, New York, 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 Newburgh, Orange County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Newburgh

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common49 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common48 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common34 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common26 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common21 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Common21 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common19 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common18 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Common17 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common16 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common16 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Occasional15 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional15 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional15 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional15 obs.

Solidago caesia

Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod

Occasional12 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional12 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare12 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare12 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Orange County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Newburgh

Importance: 0.45

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Port Jervis

Importance: 0.38

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Winding Hills County Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Harriman

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Maybrook

Importance: 0.33

24 species

+317% vs. current

Chester

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Orange County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Newburgh

Importance: 0.45

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Port Jervis

Importance: 0.38

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Winding Hills County Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Harriman

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Maybrook

Importance: 0.33

24 species

+317% vs. current

Chester

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Newburgh

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common49 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common48 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common34 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common26 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common21 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Common21 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common19 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common18 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Common17 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common16 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common16 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Occasional15 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional15 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional15 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional15 obs.

Solidago caesia

Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod

Occasional12 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional12 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare12 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare12 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare12 obs.

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