Burnsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Burnsville ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Braxton County, West 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 Braxton County nearby has 82% more documented species, Burnsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #66 for species diversity among 100 Braxton County County natural areas, placing it in the 34th 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

#66

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#66 of 100 locations

34th percentile for diversity

vs. Braxton County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Stenacron interpunctatum

Orange Cahill

Very Common1 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common0.9 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common0.33 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Very Common0.33 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Common0.33 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

Margriet

Common0.33 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common0.31 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.3 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common0.3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.29 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.29 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional0.01 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Braxton County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Braxton County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-82% vs. current

Sutton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Elk River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-82% vs. current

Flatwoods

Importance: 0.70

60 species

-77% vs. current

Gassaway

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+27% vs. current

Sutton

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-82% vs. current

Holly Gray Park

Importance: 0.60

77 species

-82% 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 Braxton County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Stenacron interpunctatum

Orange Cahill

Very Common1 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common0.9 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common0.33 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Very Common0.33 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Common0.33 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

Margriet

Common0.33 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common0.31 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.3 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common0.3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.29 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.29 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional0.01 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Braxton County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Braxton County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-82% vs. current

Sutton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Elk River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-82% vs. current

Flatwoods

Importance: 0.70

60 species

-77% vs. current

Gassaway

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+27% vs. current

Sutton

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-82% vs. current

Holly Gray Park

Importance: 0.60

77 species

-82% 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

#66

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#66 of 100 locations

34th percentile for diversity

vs. Braxton County

-82% species diversity