Holland

Ecosystem Overview

The Holland ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Orleans County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Orleans County nearby has 61% more documented species, Holland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 14 Orleans County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Orleans County

-61% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common2 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common2 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common1 obs.

Sphagnum wulfianum

Wulf'S Sphagnum

Common1 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Carex oligosperma

Fewseed sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Carex magellanica

Tall Bog-Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Occasional1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional1 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Rare1 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Rare1 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orleans County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Orleans County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-61% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.39

55 species

-29% vs. current

Holland Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Great Hosmer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.30

89 species

-56% vs. current

Barton

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Westmore

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-61% vs. current

Derby Line

in Derby

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+875% 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 Orleans County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orleans County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Orleans County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-61% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.39

55 species

-29% vs. current

Holland Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Great Hosmer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.30

89 species

-56% vs. current

Barton

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Westmore

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-61% vs. current

Derby Line

in Derby

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+875% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Orleans County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common2 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common2 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common1 obs.

Sphagnum wulfianum

Wulf'S Sphagnum

Common1 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Carex oligosperma

Fewseed sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Carex magellanica

Tall Bog-Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Occasional1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional1 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Rare1 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Rare1 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Rare1 obs.

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