Orleans County

Ecosystem Overview

The Orleans County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Orleans 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 Newport, Orleans County hosts 82% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Orleans County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

+82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common50 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common42 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common35 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common27 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common24 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common24 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common23 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common22 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common20 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common20 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common18 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional18 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional17 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional16 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional16 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional15 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional15 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare13 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Rare13 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orleans County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.39

55 species

+82% vs. current

Holland

Importance: 0.35

39 species

+156% vs. current

Holland Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Great Hosmer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.30

89 species

+12% vs. current

Barton

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Westmore

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Derby Line

in Derby

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orleans County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.39

55 species

+82% vs. current

Holland

Importance: 0.35

39 species

+156% vs. current

Holland Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Great Hosmer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.30

89 species

+12% vs. current

Barton

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Westmore

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Derby Line

in Derby

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

+82% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common50 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common42 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common35 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common27 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common24 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common24 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common23 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common22 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common20 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common20 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common18 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional18 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional17 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional16 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional16 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional15 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional15 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare13 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Rare13 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Rare13 obs.

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