Washington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington 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 17 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Montpelier

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common454 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common297 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common292 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common273 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common238 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common234 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common202 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common197 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common192 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Common188 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common186 obs.

Fraxinus americana

American Ash

Occasional163 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional160 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Occasional148 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional145 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional136 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional130 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare127 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare123 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare118 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Montpelier

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Berlin Pond

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Sodom Pond

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Adamant Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Bailey Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

West Hill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Montpelier

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Berlin Pond

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Sodom Pond

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Adamant Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Bailey Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

West Hill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Montpelier

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common454 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common297 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common292 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common273 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common238 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common234 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common202 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common197 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common192 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Common188 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common186 obs.

Fraxinus americana

American Ash

Occasional163 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional160 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Occasional148 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional145 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional136 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional130 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare127 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare123 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare118 obs.

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