Windham County

Ecosystem Overview

The Windham County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Windham 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 #1 for species diversity among 29 Windham County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 29 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common80 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common78 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common78 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common69 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common61 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common44 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common41 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common40 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common37 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common37 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common36 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional35 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional31 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional31 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional30 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional27 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional26 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Rare25 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare25 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare24 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+186% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Putney

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% 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 Windham County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+186% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Putney

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 29 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common80 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common78 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common78 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common69 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common61 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common44 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common41 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common40 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common37 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common37 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common36 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional35 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional31 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional31 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional30 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional27 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional26 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Rare25 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare25 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare24 obs.

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