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Maidstone

Ecosystem Overview

The Maidstone ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in essex county, vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Essex County nearby has 7% more documented species, Maidstone offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 20 essex county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

93
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
83
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
47
Common Species
Frequently observed species
46
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#8
Regional Rank
Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species
Common28 species
Occasional28 species
Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#8 of 20 locations
60th percentile for diversity
vs. Essex County
-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Thuja occidentalis

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common4 obs.
Betula papyrifera

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Very Common3 obs.
Alces alces

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common3 obs.
Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.
Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common3 obs.
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common2 obs.
Lonicera villosa

Lonicera villosa

Mountain Fly Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.
Clintonia borealis

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common2 obs.
Dulichium arundinaceum

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Common2 obs.
Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.
Onoclea sensibilis

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.
Ilex verticillata

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Occasional2 obs.
Aralia nudicaulis

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional2 obs.
Amauropelta noveboracensis

Amauropelta noveboracensis

New York fern

Occasional2 obs.
Vaccinium macrocarpon

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Occasional2 obs.
Larix laricina

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional1 obs.
Abies balsamea

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional1 obs.
Phegopteris connectilis

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Rare1 obs.
Gymnocarpium dryopteris

Gymnocarpium dryopteris

oak fern

Rare1 obs.
Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Rare1 obs.

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