Lebanon

Ecosystem Overview

The Lebanon ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Russell County, 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 Russell County nearby has 66% more documented species, Lebanon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #76 for species diversity among 100 Russell County County natural areas, placing it in the 24th 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

#76

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#76 of 100 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-66% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.96 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common0.24 obs.

Pseudotriton ruber

Red Salamander

Very Common0.21 obs.

Hypericum prolificum

Broombush

Very Common0.16 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.08 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

Common0.08 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Squawroot

Common0.08 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.06 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.06 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.06 obs.

Fraxinus americana

White Ash

Occasional0.06 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Hypericum densiflorum

Occasional0.04 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional0.04 obs.

Carduus acanthoides

Tapapa Thistle

Occasional0.04 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional0.04 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Rare0.04 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Rare0.04 obs.

Phleum pratense

Timothy

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-66% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-67% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+18% vs. current

Honaker

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+550% vs. current

Cleveland Barrens Natural Area Preserve

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+13% vs. current

Pinnacle Natural Area Perserve

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+225% vs. current

Castlewood

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-51% vs. current

Russell County Fairgrounds

in Castlewood

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-51% 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

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-66% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-67% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+18% vs. current

Honaker

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+550% vs. current

Cleveland Barrens Natural Area Preserve

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+13% vs. current

Pinnacle Natural Area Perserve

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+225% vs. current

Castlewood

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-51% vs. current

Russell County Fairgrounds

in Castlewood

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-51% 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

#76

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#76 of 100 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.96 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common0.24 obs.

Pseudotriton ruber

Red Salamander

Very Common0.21 obs.

Hypericum prolificum

Broombush

Very Common0.16 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.08 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

Common0.08 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Squawroot

Common0.08 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.06 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.06 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.06 obs.

Fraxinus americana

White Ash

Occasional0.06 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Hypericum densiflorum

Occasional0.04 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional0.04 obs.

Carduus acanthoides

Tapapa Thistle

Occasional0.04 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional0.04 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Rare0.04 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Rare0.04 obs.

Phleum pratense

Timothy

Rare0.04 obs.

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