Saint Albans

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Albans ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin 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. Compared to nearby Saint Albans, Saint Albans hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Albans

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Very Common6 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common6 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common5 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Rhododendron canadense

Canadian Rhododendron

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Occasional2 obs.

Fraxinus nigra

Water Ash

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare2 obs.

Lampsilis radiata

Eastern Lampmussel

Rare2 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Albans

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+900% vs. current

Franklin County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Highgate

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Swanton

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Enosburg Falls

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Swanton Village

in Swanton

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Albans

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+900% vs. current

Franklin County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Highgate

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Swanton

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Enosburg Falls

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Swanton Village

in Swanton

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Albans

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Very Common6 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common6 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common5 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Rhododendron canadense

Canadian Rhododendron

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Occasional2 obs.

Fraxinus nigra

Water Ash

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare2 obs.

Lampsilis radiata

Eastern Lampmussel

Rare2 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Rare2 obs.

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