Cumberland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cumberland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Cumberland 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 Hope Mills, Cumberland County hosts 82% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Cumberland County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hope Mills

+82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Baptisia cinerea

Very Common13 obs.

Cirsium repandum

Very Common11 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common11 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Very Common10 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Very Common10 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common10 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common10 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common9 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common9 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common8 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional8 obs.

Quercus margaretiae

Occasional8 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional8 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Occasional8 obs.

Eupatorium resinosum

Occasional8 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Occasional8 obs.

Lyonia mariana

staggerbush

Rare8 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave Moth

Rare8 obs.

Crocanthemum canadense

Canada Rockrose

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hope Mills

Importance: 0.39

55 species

+82% vs. current

Fort Bragg

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Rhodes Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Texas Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Eastover

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Cumberland County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hope Mills

Importance: 0.39

55 species

+82% vs. current

Fort Bragg

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Rhodes Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Texas Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Eastover

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+4900% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hope Mills

+82% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Baptisia cinerea

Very Common13 obs.

Cirsium repandum

Very Common11 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common11 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Very Common10 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Very Common10 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common10 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common10 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common9 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common9 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common8 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional8 obs.

Quercus margaretiae

Occasional8 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional8 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Occasional8 obs.

Eupatorium resinosum

Occasional8 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Occasional8 obs.

Lyonia mariana

staggerbush

Rare8 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave Moth

Rare8 obs.

Crocanthemum canadense

Canada Rockrose

Rare7 obs.

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