Hardwick

Ecosystem Overview

The Hardwick ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 69 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 16% more documented species, Hardwick offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 16 Caledonia County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 16 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Caledonia County

-16% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common12 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common11 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common6 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Very Common5 obs.

Fraxinus nigra

Water Ash

Very Common5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common5 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common4 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common4 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common4 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Occasional3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional3 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional3 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Rare2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare2 obs.

Paraclemensia acerifoliella

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caledonia County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-16% vs. current

Saint Johnsbury

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+8% vs. current

Bruce Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% vs. current

Osmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.29

48 species

+75% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.29

81 species

+4% vs. current

Wheelock

Importance: 0.28

80 species

+5% vs. current

Stannard

Importance: 0.27

38 species

+121% 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

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Caledonia County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-16% vs. current

Saint Johnsbury

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+8% vs. current

Bruce Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% vs. current

Osmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.29

48 species

+75% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.29

81 species

+4% vs. current

Wheelock

Importance: 0.28

80 species

+5% vs. current

Stannard

Importance: 0.27

38 species

+121% 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

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 16 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Caledonia County

-16% species diversity

Rare2 obs.

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