Stonewall Jackson Lake Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Stonewall Jackson Lake Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis County, West 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 Lewis County, Stonewall Jackson Lake Wildlife Management Area hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Lewis County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

+5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.44 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common1.95 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1.9 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Very Common1.84 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common1.82 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Common1.79 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Common1.61 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Cress

Common1.57 obs.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Common1.14 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common1.12 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty

Common1.09 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional1.09 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional1.03 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-Lined Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Libitioides sayi

Occasional1 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Occasional0.95 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Rare0.92 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Rare0.91 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Rare0.88 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+176%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+5% vs. current

Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Weston

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+248% vs. current

Stonewall Resort State Park

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+515% vs. current

Jane Lew

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+627% vs. current

Weston

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+300% vs. current

The Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course At Stonewall Resort

in Roanoke

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+627% vs. current

Smoke Camp Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3900% 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 Lewis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+176%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+5% vs. current

Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Weston

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+248% vs. current

Stonewall Resort State Park

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+515% vs. current

Jane Lew

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+627% vs. current

Weston

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+300% vs. current

The Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course At Stonewall Resort

in Roanoke

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+627% vs. current

Smoke Camp Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.44 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common1.95 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1.9 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Very Common1.84 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common1.82 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Common1.79 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Common1.61 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Cress

Common1.57 obs.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Common1.14 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common1.12 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty

Common1.09 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional1.09 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional1.03 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-Lined Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Libitioides sayi

Occasional1 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Occasional0.95 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Rare0.92 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Rare0.91 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Rare0.88 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

+5% species diversity