Nrcs Conservation Easement

Ecosystem Overview

The Nrcs Conservation Easement ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Southampton County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Southampton County nearby has 29% more documented species, Nrcs Conservation Easement offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 100 Southampton County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Southampton County

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.38 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.37 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.19 obs.

Anthoxanthum odoratum

Sweet Vernalgrass

Very Common0.19 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Very Common0.19 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.18 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.18 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.18 obs.

Aralia spinosa

Hercules'-Club

Common0.18 obs.

Pinus palustris

Florida Pine

Common0.08 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.07 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Occasional0.06 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.05 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Beargrass

Occasional0.05 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional0.05 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.05 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Occasional0.04 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Rare0.04 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare0.04 obs.

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+112%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Southampton County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Southampton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-29% vs. current

Ivor

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+430% vs. current

Courtland

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+657% vs. current

Cypress Bridge Swamp Natural Area Preserve

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+489% vs. current

General Vaughan Bridge Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+2550% vs. current

Unity

Importance: 0.50

51 species

+4% vs. current

Saddlers Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+121% vs. current

Camp Corner

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+121% 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 Southampton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+112%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Southampton County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Southampton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-29% vs. current

Ivor

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+430% vs. current

Courtland

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+657% vs. current

Cypress Bridge Swamp Natural Area Preserve

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+489% vs. current

General Vaughan Bridge Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+2550% vs. current

Unity

Importance: 0.50

51 species

+4% vs. current

Saddlers Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+121% vs. current

Camp Corner

Importance: 0.50

Maple

Rare0.04 obs.

Ilex glabra

Inkberry

Rare0.04 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Southampton County

-29% species diversity