Fort Mitchell

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Mitchell ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Lunenburg County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lunenburg County nearby has 81% more documented species, Fort Mitchell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #80 for species diversity among 100 Lunenburg County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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

#80

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Very Common0.31 obs.

Coreopsis verticillata

Tickseed

Very Common0.31 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.16 obs.

Symphyotrichum grandiflorum

Big-Head Aster

Very Common0.16 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Lespedeza

Very Common0.16 obs.

Arnica acaulis

Common Leopardbane

Common0.16 obs.

Melica mutica

Two-Flower Melic

Common0.16 obs.

Silphium asteriscus

Common0.16 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Common0.16 obs.

Pinus echinata

Arkansas Pine

Common0.16 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Common Comandra

Common0.16 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Occasional0.15 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Occasional0.15 obs.

Eupatorium torreyanum

Occasional0.15 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lunenburg County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lunenburg County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Victoria

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+650% vs. current

Kenbridge

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Victoria

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+650% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+36% vs. current

Bruceville

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+150% vs. current

Bagleys Mills

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+150% vs. current

Scholfield

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+400% 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 Lunenburg County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Very Common0.31 obs.

Coreopsis verticillata

Tickseed

Very Common0.31 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.16 obs.

Symphyotrichum grandiflorum

Big-Head Aster

Very Common0.16 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Lespedeza

Very Common0.16 obs.

Arnica acaulis

Common Leopardbane

Common0.16 obs.

Melica mutica

Two-Flower Melic

Common0.16 obs.

Silphium asteriscus

Common0.16 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Common0.16 obs.

Pinus echinata

Arkansas Pine

Common0.16 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Common Comandra

Common0.16 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Occasional0.15 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Occasional0.15 obs.

Eupatorium torreyanum

Occasional0.15 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lunenburg County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lunenburg County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Victoria

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+650% vs. current

Kenbridge

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Victoria

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+650% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+36% vs. current

Bruceville

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+150% vs. current

Bagleys Mills

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+150% vs. current

Scholfield

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+400% 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

#80

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations