Crossville

Ecosystem Overview

The Crossville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Cumberland County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Cumberland County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Cumberland County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lygodium palmatum

Windsor Fern

Very Common8 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common6 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Very Common5 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Very Common3 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Very Common3 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common3 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common3 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Occasional2 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Occasional2 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Rare2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Rare2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Byrd Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Fairfield Glade

Importance: 0.21

13 species

+669% vs. current

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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 Cumberland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Byrd Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Fairfield Glade

Importance: 0.21

13 species

+669% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Cumberland County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lygodium palmatum

Windsor Fern

Very Common8 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common6 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Very Common5 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Very Common3 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Very Common3 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common3 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common3 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Occasional2 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Occasional2 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Rare2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Rare2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare2 obs.

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