Grafton

Ecosystem Overview

The Grafton ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Windham County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brattleboro nearby has 19% more documented species, Grafton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 29 Windham County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 29 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common7 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common5 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common3 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common3 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common2 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common2 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Occasional2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Rare2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-19% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-19% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+131% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1250% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1520% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-19% 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 Windham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-19% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-19% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+131% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1250% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1520% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-19% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 29 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

-19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common7 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common5 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common3 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common3 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common2 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common2 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Occasional2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Rare2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Rare2 obs.

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