Waynesboro

Ecosystem Overview

The Waynesboro ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 78% more documented species, Waynesboro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 71 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 71 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 71 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Petrorhagia prolifera

Childing Pink

Very Common1.81 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common1.46 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.73 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.51 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Common0.47 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.31 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.23 obs.

Tradescantia virginiana

Spiderwort

Occasional0.21 obs.

Salvia officinalis

Sage

Occasional0.21 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Occasional0.02 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Occasional0.02 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-78% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Collinwood

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+14% vs. current

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+60% vs. current

Ross Creek Landing Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+129% vs. current

Valleyview Subdivision

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+23% vs. current

Dogwood Heights

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+45% vs. current

McGlamery Stand

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+45% 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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-78% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Collinwood

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+14% vs. current

Waynesboro

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+60% vs. current

Ross Creek Landing Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+129% vs. current

Valleyview Subdivision

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+23% vs. current

Dogwood Heights

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+45% vs. current

McGlamery Stand

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+45% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Petrorhagia prolifera

Childing Pink

Very Common1.81 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common1.46 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.73 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.51 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Common0.47 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.31 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.23 obs.

Tradescantia virginiana

Spiderwort

Occasional0.21 obs.

Salvia officinalis

Sage

Occasional0.21 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Occasional0.02 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Occasional0.02 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Occasional0.01 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

Regional Rank

Out of 71 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 71 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-78% species diversity