Cedar Bluff

Ecosystem Overview

The Cedar Bluff ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Tazewell County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tazewell County nearby has 82% more documented species, Cedar Bluff offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #100 for species diversity among 100 Tazewell County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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

#100

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#100 of 100 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Tazewell County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.39 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Very Common0.92 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.67 obs.

Althaea officinalis

Marshmallow

Very Common0.66 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.66 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common0.54 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.47 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.46 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.45 obs.

Rhododendron calendulaceum

Flame Azalea

Common0.35 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.13 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Occasional0.13 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional0.07 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern Hog Sucker

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tazewell County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tazewell County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-82% vs. current

Beartown Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Tazewell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Richlands

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Bluefield

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-82% vs. current

Pocahontas

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+75% vs. current

Bluefield

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-26% vs. current

Fincastle Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-12% 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 Tazewell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tazewell County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tazewell County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-82% vs. current

Beartown Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Tazewell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Richlands

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Bluefield

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-82% vs. current

Pocahontas

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+75% vs. current

Bluefield

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-26% vs. current

Fincastle Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-12% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.39 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Very Common0.92 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.67 obs.

Althaea officinalis

Marshmallow

Very Common0.66 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.66 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common0.54 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.47 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.46 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.45 obs.

Rhododendron calendulaceum

Flame Azalea

Common0.35 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.13 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Occasional0.13 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional0.07 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern Hog Sucker

Occasional0.03 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

#100

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#100 of 100 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Tazewell County

-82% species diversity