Independence Golf Club

Ecosystem Overview

The Independence Golf Club ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Powhatan County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #51 for species diversity among 100 Powhatan County County natural areas, placing it in the 49th 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

#51

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#51 of 100 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Powhatan County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Lamium galeobdolon

Golden Archangel

Very Common1.77 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Very Common0.96 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Very Common0.82 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.78 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.6 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.54 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common0.51 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.48 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Common0.44 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Common0.43 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.42 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional0.38 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional0.38 obs.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Daffodil

Occasional0.35 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.34 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Occasional0.33 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Occasional0.33 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Salt Marsh Moth

Rare0.32 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Rare0.32 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare0.31 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Powhatan County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Powhatan County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

0% vs. current

Powhatan Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

The Foundry Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

73 species

+10% vs. current

Lake Shawnee

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

MacOn

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Smiths Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Cozy Acres Campground

in Powhatan

Importance: 0.50

77 species

+4% vs. current

Belona

Importance: 0.50

63 species

+27% 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 Powhatan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Powhatan County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Powhatan County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

0% vs. current

Powhatan Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

The Foundry Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

73 species

+10% vs. current

Lake Shawnee

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

MacOn

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Smiths Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Cozy Acres Campground

in Powhatan

Importance: 0.50

77 species

+4% vs. current

Belona

Importance: 0.50

63 species

+27% 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

#51

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#51 of 100 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Powhatan County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Lamium galeobdolon

Golden Archangel

Very Common1.77 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Very Common0.96 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Very Common0.82 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.78 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.6 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.54 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common0.51 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.48 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Common0.44 obs.

Verbena rigida

Tuberous Vervain

Common0.43 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.42 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional0.38 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional0.38 obs.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Daffodil

Occasional0.35 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.34 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Occasional0.33 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Occasional0.33 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Salt Marsh Moth

Rare0.32 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Rare0.32 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare0.31 obs.

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