Jackson River Scenic Trail

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson River Scenic Trail ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Covington, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Covington nearby has 64% more documented species, Jackson River Scenic Trail offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 21 Covington County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 21 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Covington

-64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common1.43 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.41 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common1.04 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common0.9 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.79 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Common0.72 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Common0.59 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Cypress Spurge

Common0.58 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Common0.38 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common0.38 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional0.37 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional0.35 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Occasional0.24 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.18 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional0.18 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional0.17 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare0.17 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Rare0.17 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Covington County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Covington

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-64% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+71% vs. current

Cedar Hill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+93% vs. current

Dry Run Trail

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+16% vs. current

Reservoir Park

Importance: 0.40

17 species

+71% vs. current

Covington Historic District

Importance: 0.40

17 species

+71% vs. current

Alleghany Highlands Regional Library

Importance: 0.40

17 species

+71% vs. current

Rivermont

Importance: 0.40

17 species

+71% 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 Covington County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Covington County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Covington

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-64% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+71% vs. current

Cedar Hill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+93% vs. current

Dry Run Trail

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+16% vs. current

Reservoir Park

Importance: 0.40

17 species

+71% vs. current

Covington Historic District

Importance: 0.40

17 species

+71% vs. current

Alleghany Highlands Regional Library

Importance: 0.40

17 species

+71% vs. current

Rivermont

Importance: 0.40

17 species

+71% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common1.43 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.41 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common1.04 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common0.9 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.79 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Common0.72 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Common0.59 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Cypress Spurge

Common0.58 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Common0.38 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common0.38 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional0.37 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional0.35 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Occasional0.24 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.18 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional0.18 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional0.17 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare0.17 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Rare0.17 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

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

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 21 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Covington

-64% species diversity