J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park

Ecosystem Overview

The J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Martinsville, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Martinsville nearby has 37% more documented species, J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 64 Martinsville County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 64 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Martinsville

-37% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common2.45 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common1.69 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.69 obs.

Epigaea repens

Mayflower

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.87 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Common0.85 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common0.85 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.85 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Common0.85 obs.

Pterophylla camellifolia

Common True Katydid

Common0.85 obs.

Meromacrus acutus

Occasional0.84 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Common Green June Beetle

Occasional0.84 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional0.84 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Occasional0.84 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional0.84 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional0.84 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Paper Wasp

Rare0.83 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Rare0.79 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare0.79 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Martinsville County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Martinsville

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-37% vs. current

Forest Park Country Club

in Martinsville

Importance: 0.60

53 species

-9% vs. current

Martinsville

Importance: 0.60

45 species

+7% vs. current

Southside Park

Importance: 0.50

51 species

-6% vs. current

Oakwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

49 species

-2% vs. current

Roselawn Burial Park

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+9% vs. current

Dick & Willie Passage

Importance: 0.40

74 species

-35% vs. current

Dick & Willie Passage

Importance: 0.40

74 species

-35% 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 Martinsville County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common2.45 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common1.69 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.69 obs.

Epigaea repens

Mayflower

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.87 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Common0.85 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common0.85 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.85 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Common0.85 obs.

Pterophylla camellifolia

Common True Katydid

Common0.85 obs.

Meromacrus acutus

Occasional0.84 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Common Green June Beetle

Occasional0.84 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional0.84 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Occasional0.84 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional0.84 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional0.84 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Paper Wasp

Rare0.83 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Rare0.79 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare0.79 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Martinsville County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Martinsville

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-37% vs. current

Forest Park Country Club

in Martinsville

Importance: 0.60

53 species

-9% vs. current

Martinsville

Importance: 0.60

45 species

+7% vs. current

Southside Park

Importance: 0.50

51 species

-6% vs. current

Oakwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

49 species

-2% vs. current

Roselawn Burial Park

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+9% vs. current

Dick & Willie Passage

Importance: 0.40

74 species

-35% vs. current

Dick & Willie Passage

Importance: 0.40

74 species

-35% 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 64 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Martinsville

-37% species diversity