Reading

Ecosystem Overview

The Reading ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 77 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 #12 for species diversity among 31 Windsor County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 31 locations

61th 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.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common12 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common11 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common8 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common8 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Very Common8 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Common8 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Common8 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common7 obs.

Micranthes pensylvanica

Eastern Swamp Saxifrage

Common7 obs.

Geum rivale

water avens

Common7 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common7 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional7 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional5 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional5 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Occasional5 obs.

Athyrium angustum

Northern Lady Fern

Occasional5 obs.

Fraxinus nigra

Water Ash

Rare5 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare4 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Rare4 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 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

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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 31 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Windsor County

0% species diversity

Shining Bur Sedge

Rare4 obs.

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