Franklin

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quincy nearby has 78% more documented species, Franklin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 42 Norfolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 42 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-78% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional1 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Rare1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Rare1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-78% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-78% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-78% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-78% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+38% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

-66% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

-78% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

-69% 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 Norfolk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-78% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-78% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-78% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-78% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+38% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

-66% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

-78% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

-69% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 42 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional1 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Rare1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Rare1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare1 obs.

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