Montpelier
Ecosystem Overview
The Montpelier ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #2 for species diversity among 17 washington county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Quercus rubra
Red oak
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Aegopodium podagraria
Ashweed
Betula alleghaniensis
swamp birch
Prunus serotina
rum cherry, black cherry
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Fraxinus americana
American Ash
Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple
Betula papyrifera
White Birch
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Acer rubrum
Maple
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Montpelier. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Montpelierwithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.