Nolensville

Ecosystem Overview

The Nolensville ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Williamson 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 Franklin nearby has 71% more documented species, Nolensville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 Williamson County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Tomoxia lineella

Very Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes vittatus

Common1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Occasional1 obs.

Orgyia leucostigma

White-Marked Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Cnestus mutilatus

Occasional1 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

jumping spiders

Occasional1 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Williamson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.43

62 species

-71% vs. current

Williamson County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-82% vs. current

Brentwood

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-82% vs. current

Thompson's Station

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+800% vs. current

Shadow Creek

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

100 species

-82% vs. current

Wetherbrooke

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+260% vs. current

Courtside

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+260% 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 Williamson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Williamson County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.43

62 species

-71% vs. current

Williamson County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-82% vs. current

Brentwood

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-82% vs. current

Thompson's Station

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+800% vs. current

Shadow Creek

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

100 species

-82% vs. current

Wetherbrooke

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+260% vs. current

Courtside

in Brentwood

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+260% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Tomoxia lineella

Very Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes vittatus

Common1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Occasional1 obs.

Orgyia leucostigma

White-Marked Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Cnestus mutilatus

Occasional1 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

jumping spiders

Occasional1 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Rare1 obs.

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