Pawpaw Trail

Ecosystem Overview

The Pawpaw Trail ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Buena Vista, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Buena Vista, Pawpaw Trail hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Buena Vista County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Buena Vista

+5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Verbesina occidentalis

Very Common1.23 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Very Common0.97 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Common Green June Beetle

Very Common0.85 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.8 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Very Common0.76 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common0.76 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common0.76 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common0.74 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.69 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.68 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.66 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional0.62 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.57 obs.

Stellaria media

Chickweed

Occasional0.54 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Occasional0.52 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Occasional0.51 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.49 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Rare0.49 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Rare0.43 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Rare0.42 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Buena Vista County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Buena Vista

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+5% vs. current

Glen Maury Park

Importance: 0.60

64 species

+25% vs. current

Buena Vista

Importance: 0.60

26 species

+208% vs. current

Green Hill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+82% vs. current

Chalk Mine Run

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

River Walk

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Gobbler Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Maury River Walk

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% 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 Buena Vista County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Buena Vista County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Buena Vista

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+5% vs. current

Glen Maury Park

Importance: 0.60

64 species

+25% vs. current

Buena Vista

Importance: 0.60

26 species

+208% vs. current

Green Hill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+82% vs. current

Chalk Mine Run

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

River Walk

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Gobbler Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Maury River Walk

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Buena Vista

+5% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Verbesina occidentalis

Very Common1.23 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Very Common0.97 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Common Green June Beetle

Very Common0.85 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.8 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Very Common0.76 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common0.76 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common0.76 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common0.74 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.69 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.68 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.66 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional0.62 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.57 obs.

Stellaria media

Chickweed

Occasional0.54 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Occasional0.52 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Occasional0.51 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.49 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Rare0.49 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Rare0.43 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Rare0.42 obs.

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