Haywood County

Ecosystem Overview

The Haywood County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Haywood 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 Waynesville, Haywood County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Haywood County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Waynesville

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common19 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common18 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common15 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common13 obs.

Abies fraseri

Fraser Fir

Very Common12 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common12 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common11 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common11 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common11 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common10 obs.

Diphylleia cymosa

umbrella-leaf

Common10 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional10 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional10 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional9 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional9 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare9 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Rare8 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Haywood County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Waynesville

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+809% vs. current

Lake Junaluska

Importance: 0.35

57 species

+75% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.30

33 species

+203% vs. current

Maggie Valley

Importance: 0.27

13 species

+669% vs. current

Clyde

Importance: 0.26

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 Haywood County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Haywood County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Waynesville

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+809% vs. current

Lake Junaluska

Importance: 0.35

57 species

+75% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.30

33 species

+203% vs. current

Maggie Valley

Importance: 0.27

13 species

+669% vs. current

Clyde

Importance: 0.26

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Waynesville

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common19 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common18 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common15 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common13 obs.

Abies fraseri

Fraser Fir

Very Common12 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common12 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common11 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common11 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common11 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common10 obs.

Diphylleia cymosa

umbrella-leaf

Common10 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional10 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional10 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional9 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional9 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare9 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Rare8 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Rare8 obs.

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