Berkeley County

Ecosystem Overview

The Berkeley County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Berkeley County, West Virginia, 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. Compared to nearby Martinsburg, Berkeley County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Berkeley County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Martinsburg

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common26 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common10 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common9 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common7 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common7 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common6 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common6 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common6 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common5 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common5 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional5 obs.

Rosa carolina

Carolina Rose

Occasional5 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Occasional5 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Occasional4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional4 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Occasional4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare4 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Rare4 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Berkeley County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Martinsburg

Importance: 0.45

2 species

+4900% 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 Berkeley County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Berkeley County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Martinsburg

Importance: 0.45

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Martinsburg

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common26 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common10 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common9 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common7 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common7 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common6 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common6 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common6 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common5 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common5 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional5 obs.

Rosa carolina

Carolina Rose

Occasional5 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Occasional5 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Occasional4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional4 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Occasional4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare4 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Rare4 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare4 obs.

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