Barnard

Ecosystem Overview

The Barnard ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Windsor County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 31 Windsor County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 31 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Windsor County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Brachiacantha ursina

Very Common13 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common10 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common9 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common7 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common6 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common5 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common5 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common4 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Common4 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional4 obs.

Fraxinus americana

American Ash

Occasional4 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Occasional3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional3 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Rare3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Rare3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windsor County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Windsor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Windsor

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodstock

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

North Springfield Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Lake Pinneo

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Stoughton Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Windsor County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windsor County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Windsor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Windsor

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodstock

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

North Springfield Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Lake Pinneo

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Stoughton Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 31 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Windsor County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Brachiacantha ursina

Very Common13 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common10 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common9 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common7 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common6 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common5 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common5 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common4 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Common4 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional4 obs.

Fraxinus americana

American Ash

Occasional4 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Occasional3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional3 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Rare3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Rare3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Rare3 obs.

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