Danville

Ecosystem Overview

The Danville ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Caledonia 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 Caledonia County nearby has 19% more documented species, Danville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 16 Caledonia County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 16 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Caledonia County

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Rosa sherardii

Sherard's downy rose

Very Common4 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common3 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Very Common3 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common3 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common3 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Occasional2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Rare2 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caledonia County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-19% vs. current

Saint Johnsbury

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+4% vs. current

Bruce Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% vs. current

Osmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% vs. current

Hardwick

Importance: 0.30

84 species

-4% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.29

48 species

+69% vs. current

Wheelock

Importance: 0.28

80 species

+1% vs. current

Stannard

Importance: 0.27

38 species

+113% 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 Caledonia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caledonia County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-19% vs. current

Saint Johnsbury

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+4% vs. current

Bruce Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% vs. current

Osmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% vs. current

Hardwick

Importance: 0.30

84 species

-4% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.29

48 species

+69% vs. current

Wheelock

Importance: 0.28

80 species

+1% vs. current

Stannard

Importance: 0.27

38 species

+113% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 16 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Caledonia County

-19% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Rosa sherardii

Sherard's downy rose

Very Common4 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common3 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Very Common3 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common3 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common3 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Occasional2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Rare2 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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