Buncombe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Buncombe County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Newfoundland Lake, Buncombe County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Buncombe County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Newfoundland Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common39 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common37 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common37 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common32 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common31 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common31 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common29 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common29 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common27 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common27 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common26 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional24 obs.

Galax urceolata

Occasional24 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional22 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Occasional21 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional21 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional21 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare20 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Rare20 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Buncombe County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Lake Louise

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Enka Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Susan

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Black Mountain

Importance: 0.32

51 species

+96% vs. current

Weaverville

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodfin

Importance: 0.27

52 species

+92% 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 Buncombe County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Buncombe County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Lake Louise

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Enka Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Susan

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Black Mountain

Importance: 0.32

51 species

+96% vs. current

Weaverville

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodfin

Importance: 0.27

52 species

+92% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Newfoundland Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common39 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common37 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common37 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common32 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common31 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common31 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common29 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common29 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common27 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common27 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common26 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional24 obs.

Galax urceolata

Occasional24 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional22 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Occasional21 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional21 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional21 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare20 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Rare20 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare19 obs.

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