Laurel Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Laurel Park ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Henderson County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hendersonville, Laurel Park hosts 171% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Henderson County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Hendersonville

+171% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common4 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Common2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Rare1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Rare1 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Henderson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hendersonville

Importance: 0.42

14 species

+171% vs. current

Henderson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Kanuga Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Flat Rock

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-62% 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 Henderson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Henderson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hendersonville

Importance: 0.42

14 species

+171% vs. current

Henderson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Kanuga Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Flat Rock

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-62% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Hendersonville

+171% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common4 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Common2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Rare1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Rare1 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Rare1 obs.

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