Walden

Ecosystem Overview

The Walden ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Caledonia 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 #2 for species diversity among 16 Caledonia County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Caledonia County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common6 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common6 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common4 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common4 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common4 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common4 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common4 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common4 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common4 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Common3 obs.

Chrysosplenium americanum

American Watermat

Occasional3 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Occasional3 obs.

Alnus incana

Grey Alder

Occasional3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional3 obs.

Sphagnum wulfianum

Wulf'S Sphagnum

Occasional2 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caledonia County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Saint Johnsbury

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+28% vs. current

Bruce Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Osmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hardwick

Importance: 0.30

84 species

+19% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.29

48 species

+108% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.29

81 species

+23% vs. current

Wheelock

Importance: 0.28

80 species

+25% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caledonia County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Saint Johnsbury

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+28% vs. current

Bruce Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Osmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hardwick

Importance: 0.30

84 species

+19% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.29

48 species

+108% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.29

81 species

+23% vs. current

Wheelock

Importance: 0.28

80 species

+25% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Caledonia County

0% species diversity

Eich

Rare2 obs.

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