Hartford

Ecosystem Overview

The Hartford ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 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 #7 for species diversity among 31 Windsor County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#7 of 31 locations

77th 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.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common81 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common58 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common35 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common29 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common29 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common28 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common27 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common26 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common26 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common26 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common22 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional22 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional22 obs.

Alnus glutinosa

black alder

Occasional21 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional20 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional20 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Occasional20 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare19 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare18 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare18 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

#7 of 31 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Windsor County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common81 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common58 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common35 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common29 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common29 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common28 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common27 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common26 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common26 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common26 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common22 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional22 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional22 obs.

Alnus glutinosa

black alder

Occasional21 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional20 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional20 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Occasional20 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare19 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare18 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare18 obs.

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