Clifton Forge

Ecosystem Overview

The Clifton Forge ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Alleghany 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 Alleghany County nearby has 84% more documented species, Clifton Forge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Alleghany County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.65 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common0.58 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common0.35 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Common0.35 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.3 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common0.3 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

Canadian Flat-Back Millipede

Common0.06 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Common0.06 obs.

Haploa lecontei

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alleghany County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Alleghany County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-84% vs. current

Iron Gate

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+33% vs. current

Clifton Forge

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+33% vs. current

Hooks Mill

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-60% vs. current

Rich Patch

Importance: 0.50

20 species

-40% vs. current

Intervale

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-33% vs. current

Harrington

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-29% vs. current

Cliff View Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-29% 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 Alleghany County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alleghany County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Alleghany County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-84% vs. current

Iron Gate

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+33% vs. current

Clifton Forge

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+33% vs. current

Hooks Mill

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-60% vs. current

Rich Patch

Importance: 0.50

20 species

-40% vs. current

Intervale

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-33% vs. current

Harrington

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-29% vs. current

Cliff View Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-29% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.65 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common0.58 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common0.35 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Common0.35 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.3 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common0.3 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

Canadian Flat-Back Millipede

Common0.06 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Common0.06 obs.

Haploa lecontei

Occasional0.06 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Alleghany County

-84% species diversity