Cleveland Barrens Natural Area Preserve

Ecosystem Overview

The Cleveland Barrens Natural Area Preserve ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Russell County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Russell County nearby has 70% more documented species, Cleveland Barrens Natural Area Preserve offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #92 for species diversity among 100 Russell County County natural areas, placing it in the 8th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#92

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#92 of 100 locations

8th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common0.81 obs.

Hypericum prolificum

Broombush

Very Common0.77 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.56 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

Very Common0.39 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Squawroot

Very Common0.38 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.38 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.37 obs.

Anthemis arvensis

Corn Chamomile

Common0.2 obs.

Erigeron pulchellus

Hairy Fleabane

Common0.2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common0.2 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Common0.2 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Occasional0.2 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Occasional0.2 obs.

Phleum pratense

Timothy

Occasional0.19 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional0.19 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Occasional0.19 obs.

Hypericum densiflorum

Occasional0.19 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Rare0.19 obs.

Carduus acanthoides

Tapapa Thistle

Rare0.18 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-70% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-71% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+5% vs. current

Honaker

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+475% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.60

26 species

-12% vs. current

Pinnacle Natural Area Perserve

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+188% vs. current

Russell County Fairgrounds

in Castlewood

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-57% vs. current

Castlewood

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-57% 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 Russell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-70% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-71% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+5% vs. current

Honaker

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+475% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.60

26 species

-12% vs. current

Pinnacle Natural Area Perserve

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+188% vs. current

Russell County Fairgrounds

in Castlewood

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-57% vs. current

Castlewood

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-57% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common0.81 obs.

Hypericum prolificum

Broombush

Very Common0.77 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.56 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

Very Common0.39 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Squawroot

Very Common0.38 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.38 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.37 obs.

Anthemis arvensis

Corn Chamomile

Common0.2 obs.

Erigeron pulchellus

Hairy Fleabane

Common0.2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common0.2 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Common0.2 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Occasional0.2 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Occasional0.2 obs.

Phleum pratense

Timothy

Occasional0.19 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional0.19 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Occasional0.19 obs.

Hypericum densiflorum

Occasional0.19 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Rare0.19 obs.

Carduus acanthoides

Tapapa Thistle

Rare0.18 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Rare0.12 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#92

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#92 of 100 locations

8th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-70% species diversity