Douglas County

Ecosystem Overview

The Douglas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Douglas County, Oregon, 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 Roseburg, Douglas County hosts 186% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Douglas County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Roseburg

+186% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Taxus brevifolia

Canadian Yew

Very Common32 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Very Common32 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common20 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Very Common19 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Very Common17 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Common16 obs.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Common15 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Common15 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Common14 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common13 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common13 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Occasional13 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional13 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Occasional12 obs.

Plethodon vehiculum

Western Red-backed Salamander

Occasional12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional12 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional11 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare10 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Rare10 obs.

Ensatina eschscholtzii

Ensatina

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Roseburg

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+186% vs. current

Timpanogas Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Stewart Park Wildlife Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Marie

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Tahkenitch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Reedsport

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Sutherlin

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+456% 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 Douglas County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Roseburg

Importance: 0.43

35 species

+186% vs. current

Timpanogas Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Stewart Park Wildlife Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Marie

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Tahkenitch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Reedsport

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Sutherlin

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+456% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Roseburg

+186% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Taxus brevifolia

Canadian Yew

Very Common32 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Very Common32 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common20 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Very Common19 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Very Common17 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Common16 obs.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Common15 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Common15 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Common14 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common13 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common13 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Occasional13 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional13 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Occasional12 obs.

Plethodon vehiculum

Western Red-backed Salamander

Occasional12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional12 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional11 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare10 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Rare10 obs.

Ensatina eschscholtzii

Ensatina

Rare10 obs.

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