Norton

Ecosystem Overview

The Norton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Essex 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 #3 for species diversity among 20 Essex County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Essex County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common10 obs.

Symphyotrichum puniceum

Bristly Aster

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Very Common3 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common3 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common3 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common3 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Parasol Whitetop

Common3 obs.

Alnus incana

Grey Alder

Common3 obs.

Ilex mucronata

mountain holly

Common3 obs.

Carex trisperma

Threeseeded Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Occasional2 obs.

Carex echinata

Star Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Rare2 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Rare2 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Essex County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Essex County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Averill

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren's Gore

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Avery's Gore

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Warner's Grant

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

West Mountain Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Neal Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Guildhall

Importance: 0.31

19 species

+426% 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 Essex County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Essex County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Essex County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Averill

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren's Gore

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Avery's Gore

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Warner's Grant

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

West Mountain Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Neal Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Guildhall

Importance: 0.31

19 species

+426% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Essex County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common10 obs.

Symphyotrichum puniceum

Bristly Aster

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Very Common3 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common3 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common3 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common3 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Parasol Whitetop

Common3 obs.

Alnus incana

Grey Alder

Common3 obs.

Ilex mucronata

mountain holly

Common3 obs.

Carex trisperma

Threeseeded Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Occasional2 obs.

Carex echinata

Star Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Rare2 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Rare2 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Rare2 obs.

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