Anderson Conservation Easement

Ecosystem Overview

The Anderson Conservation Easement ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Dixie County, Florida, 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 Dixie County nearby has 28% more documented species, Anderson Conservation Easement offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 100 Dixie County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 100 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Dixie County

-28% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

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Catbrier

Very Common0.93 obs.

Carex joorii

Very Common0.4 obs.

Carex dasycarpa

Very Common0.36 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common0.31 obs.

Halesia carolina

Florida Silverbell

Very Common0.23 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.22 obs.

Clematis crispa

Blue-Jasmine

Common0.21 obs.

Piptochaetium avenaceum

Black Oatgrass

Common0.2 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Common0.19 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Common0.17 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Common0.15 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulfur

Occasional0.14 obs.

Spilosoma dubia

Dubious Tiger Moth

Occasional0.14 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.13 obs.

Asclepias perennis

White Milkweed

Occasional0.13 obs.

Gleditsia aquatica

Swamp-Locust

Occasional0.13 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Hornbeam

Occasional0.13 obs.

Tillandsia bartramii

Rare0.13 obs.

Carex crus-corvi

Crow-Spur Sedge

Rare0.13 obs.

Acronicta impleta

Powdered Dagger

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dixie County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Dixie County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-28% vs. current

Forest Systems Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-32% vs. current

Horseshoe Beach

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+125% vs. current

Cross City

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+391% vs. current

Yellow Jacket Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-32% vs. current

Cross City Airport

in Cross City

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+145% vs. current

Shired Island

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-32% vs. current

Shired Island Boat Ramp & Recreational Area

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-32% 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 Dixie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dixie County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Dixie County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-28% vs. current

Forest Systems Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-32% vs. current

Horseshoe Beach

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+125% vs. current

Cross City

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+391% vs. current

Yellow Jacket Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-32% vs. current

Cross City Airport

in Cross City

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+145% vs. current

Shired Island

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-32% vs. current

Shired Island Boat Ramp & Recreational Area

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-32% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common0.93 obs.

Carex joorii

Very Common0.4 obs.

Carex dasycarpa

Very Common0.36 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common0.31 obs.

Halesia carolina

Florida Silverbell

Very Common0.23 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.22 obs.

Clematis crispa

Blue-Jasmine

Common0.21 obs.

Piptochaetium avenaceum

Black Oatgrass

Common0.2 obs.

Panoquina ocola

Ocola Skipper

Common0.19 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Common0.17 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Common0.15 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulfur

Occasional0.14 obs.

Spilosoma dubia

Dubious Tiger Moth

Occasional0.14 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.13 obs.

Asclepias perennis

White Milkweed

Occasional0.13 obs.

Gleditsia aquatica

Swamp-Locust

Occasional0.13 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Hornbeam

Occasional0.13 obs.

Tillandsia bartramii

Rare0.13 obs.

Carex crus-corvi

Crow-Spur Sedge

Rare0.13 obs.

Acronicta impleta

Powdered Dagger

Rare0.12 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 100 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Dixie County

-28% species diversity