Barre

Ecosystem Overview

The Barre ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Vermont, 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 Montpelier nearby has 7% more documented species, Barre offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 17 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 17 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Montpelier

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common7 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Very Common7 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common7 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common5 obs.

Fraxinus americana

American Ash

Very Common5 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Occasional2 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Occasional2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+111%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Montpelier

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-7% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-7% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-7% vs. current

Berlin Pond

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+323% vs. current

Sodom Pond

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+365% vs. current

Adamant Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+830% vs. current

Bailey Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4550% vs. current

West Hill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9200% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+111%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Montpelier

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-7% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-7% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-7% vs. current

Berlin Pond

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+323% vs. current

Sodom Pond

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+365% vs. current

Adamant Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+830% vs. current

Bailey Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4550% vs. current

West Hill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9200% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 17 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Montpelier

-7% species diversity

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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