Orange County

Ecosystem Overview

The Orange County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange 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 Therman W. Dix Reservoir, Orange County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Therman W. Dix Reservoir

+3233% 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 Common109 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Wild parsnip

Very Common101 obs.

Anthriscus sylvestris

cow parsley

Very Common98 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common82 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common54 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common51 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common51 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Common48 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common46 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common44 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common44 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional40 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional39 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional39 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional38 obs.

Mycelis muralis

wall lettuce

Occasional35 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional35 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare35 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare33 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare28 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Orange County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Morey

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Therman W. Dix Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Sunset 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Orange County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Morey

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Therman W. Dix Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Sunset 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Therman W. Dix Reservoir

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common109 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Wild parsnip

Very Common101 obs.

Anthriscus sylvestris

cow parsley

Very Common98 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common82 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common54 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common51 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common51 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Common48 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common46 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common44 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common44 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional40 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional39 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional39 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional38 obs.

Mycelis muralis

wall lettuce

Occasional35 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional35 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare35 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare33 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare28 obs.

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