Buckland

Ecosystem Overview

The Buckland ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #13 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 710 locations

98th 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.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common8 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common7 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Very Common5 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Very Common5 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common5 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common4 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional3 obs.

Phigalia titea

Spiny Looper

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Bazzania trilobata

Threelobed Bazzania

Occasional2 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Rare2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare2 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare2 obs.

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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

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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 710 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common8 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common7 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Very Common5 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Very Common5 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common5 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common4 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional3 obs.

Phigalia titea

Spiny Looper

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Bazzania trilobata

Threelobed Bazzania

Occasional2 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Rare2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare2 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare2 obs.

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