Weston

Ecosystem Overview

The Weston ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewis County nearby has 74% more documented species, Weston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 100 Lewis County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 100 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-74% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common1.74 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common1.05 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.81 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

Groundsel

Very Common0.72 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Cress

Very Common0.72 obs.

Potentilla simplex

Common Cinquefoil

Common0.7 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.7 obs.

Erigeron annuus

Whitetop

Common0.7 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common0.69 obs.

Malva neglecta

Cheeses

Common0.68 obs.

Oxalis stricta

Sourgrass

Common0.58 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.58 obs.

Tradescantia virginiana

Spiderwort

Occasional0.43 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional0.33 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional0.17 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional0.17 obs.

Acer platanoides

Plane

Occasional0.17 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-Lined Salamander

Rare0.11 obs.

Libitioides sayi

Rare0.11 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-74% vs. current

Stonewall Jackson Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-75% vs. current

Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-74% vs. current

Weston

Importance: 0.70

23 species

-13% vs. current

Stonewall Resort State Park

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+54% vs. current

Jane Lew

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+82% vs. current

The Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course At Stonewall Resort

in Roanoke

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+82% vs. current

Smoke Camp Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+900% 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

-46%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-74% vs. current

Stonewall Jackson Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-75% vs. current

Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-74% vs. current

Weston

Importance: 0.70

23 species

-13% vs. current

Stonewall Resort State Park

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+54% vs. current

Jane Lew

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+82% vs. current

The Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course At Stonewall Resort

in Roanoke

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+82% vs. current

Smoke Camp Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common1.74 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common1.05 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.81 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

Groundsel

Very Common0.72 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Cress

Very Common0.72 obs.

Potentilla simplex

Common Cinquefoil

Common0.7 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.7 obs.

Erigeron annuus

Whitetop

Common0.7 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common0.69 obs.

Malva neglecta

Cheeses

Common0.68 obs.

Oxalis stricta

Sourgrass

Common0.58 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.58 obs.

Tradescantia virginiana

Spiderwort

Occasional0.43 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional0.33 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional0.17 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional0.17 obs.

Acer platanoides

Plane

Occasional0.17 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-Lined Salamander

Rare0.11 obs.

Libitioides sayi

Rare0.11 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Rare0.08 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 100 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-74% species diversity