Florence

Ecosystem Overview

The Florence ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Lane County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Eugene nearby has 6% more documented species, Florence offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 23 Lane County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 23 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Eugene

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Very Common9 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common6 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Very Common5 obs.

Calamagrostis arenaria

marramgrass

Very Common5 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common4 obs.

Salicornia pacifica

Pacific swampfire

Common4 obs.

Hydnellum peckii

Devil's Tooth

Common4 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common4 obs.

Nuttallia obscurata

Common4 obs.

Plantago maritima

sea plantain

Common4 obs.

Teesdalia nudicaulis

Barestem teesdalia

Occasional4 obs.

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Occasional3 obs.

Leymus mollis

American dunegrass

Occasional3 obs.

Deschampsia cespitosa

tufted hair-grass

Occasional3 obs.

Jaumea carnosa

marsh jaumea

Occasional3 obs.

Acacia dealbata

Silver wattle

Occasional3 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Rare3 obs.

Arctostaphylos columbiana

bristly bearberry

Rare3 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+129%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lane County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-6% vs. current

Lane County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-6% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.43

87 species

+8% vs. current

Cottage Grove

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1467% vs. current

Junction City

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3033% vs. current

Waldo Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+527% vs. current

Scott Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+944% vs. current

Cleawox Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1780% 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 Lane County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+129%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lane County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-6% vs. current

Lane County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-6% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.43

87 species

+8% vs. current

Cottage Grove

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1467% vs. current

Junction City

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3033% vs. current

Waldo Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+527% vs. current

Scott Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+944% vs. current

Cleawox Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1780% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 23 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Eugene

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Very Common9 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common6 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Very Common5 obs.

Calamagrostis arenaria

marramgrass

Very Common5 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common5 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common4 obs.

Salicornia pacifica

Pacific swampfire

Common4 obs.

Hydnellum peckii

Devil's Tooth

Common4 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common4 obs.

Nuttallia obscurata

Common4 obs.

Plantago maritima

sea plantain

Common4 obs.

Teesdalia nudicaulis

Barestem teesdalia

Occasional4 obs.

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Occasional3 obs.

Leymus mollis

American dunegrass

Occasional3 obs.

Deschampsia cespitosa

tufted hair-grass

Occasional3 obs.

Jaumea carnosa

marsh jaumea

Occasional3 obs.

Acacia dealbata

Silver wattle

Occasional3 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Rare3 obs.

Arctostaphylos columbiana

bristly bearberry

Rare3 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Rare3 obs.

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