Springfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Springfield ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Lane County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Eugene nearby has 13% more documented species, Springfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 23 Lane County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 23 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Eugene

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common3 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Very Common3 obs.

Melissa officinalis

balm

Very Common3 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Sanicula crassicaulis

western snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common2 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Occasional2 obs.

Umbellularia californica

Bay Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling clover

Occasional2 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Rare2 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis ordinoides

Northwestern Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+107%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lane County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-13% vs. current

Lane County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-13% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.41

94 species

-7% vs. current

Cottage Grove

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1350% vs. current

Junction City

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2800% vs. current

Waldo Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+480% vs. current

Scott Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+867% vs. current

Cleawox Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1640% 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

+107%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lane County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-13% vs. current

Lane County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-13% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.41

94 species

-7% vs. current

Cottage Grove

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1350% vs. current

Junction City

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2800% vs. current

Waldo Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+480% vs. current

Scott Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+867% vs. current

Cleawox Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1640% 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 Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 23 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Eugene

-13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common3 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Very Common3 obs.

Melissa officinalis

balm

Very Common3 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Sanicula crassicaulis

western snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common2 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Occasional2 obs.

Umbellularia californica

Bay Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling clover

Occasional2 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Rare2 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis ordinoides

Northwestern Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

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