Rutland

Ecosystem Overview

The Rutland ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Rutland County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rutland County nearby has 45% more documented species, Rutland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Rutland County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Rutland County

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common2 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Common2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common2 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common2 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Juncus tenuis

poverty rush

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Occasional1 obs.

Gaylussacia baccata

black huckleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare1 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+189%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rutland County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Rutland County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-45% vs. current

Lake Hortonia

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+162% vs. current

Lake Bomoseen

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+323% vs. current

Halfmoon Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+511% vs. current

Breese Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1000% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1733% vs. current

Leffert's Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2650% vs. current

North Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5400% 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 Rutland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+189%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rutland County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Rutland County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-45% vs. current

Lake Hortonia

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+162% vs. current

Lake Bomoseen

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+323% vs. current

Halfmoon Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+511% vs. current

Breese Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1000% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1733% vs. current

Leffert's Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2650% vs. current

North Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5400% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Rutland County

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common2 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Common2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common2 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common2 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Juncus tenuis

poverty rush

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Occasional1 obs.

Gaylussacia baccata

black huckleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare1 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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