Mt. Pleasant Roadless Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Mt. Pleasant Roadless Area ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Amherst County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Amherst County nearby has 4% more documented species, Mt. Pleasant Roadless Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 100 Amherst County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 100 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Amherst County

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Rubus odoratus

Thimbleberry

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-Sided Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber

Very Common2.94 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common2.91 obs.

Clintonia umbellulata

Speckle Wood-Lily

Very Common2.76 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Common2.23 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common2.17 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

Dark-Eyed Junco

Common2 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Occasional1.95 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional1.95 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Occasional1.92 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare1.83 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare1.78 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Rare1.65 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Amherst County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Amherst County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-4% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-4% vs. current

Central Virginia Training Center

in Madison Heights

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-7% vs. current

Madison Heights

Importance: 0.60

64 species

+16% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+640% vs. current

Percival's Island Natural Area

in Lynchburg

Importance: 0.50

78 species

-5% vs. current

Alto

Importance: 0.50

50 species

+48% vs. current

Snowden

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+68% 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 Amherst County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Amherst County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Amherst County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-4% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-4% vs. current

Central Virginia Training Center

in Madison Heights

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-7% vs. current

Madison Heights

Importance: 0.60

64 species

+16% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+640% vs. current

Percival's Island Natural Area

in Lynchburg

Importance: 0.50

78 species

-5% vs. current

Alto

Importance: 0.50

50 species

+48% vs. current

Snowden

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+68% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Rubus odoratus

Thimbleberry

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-Sided Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber

Very Common2.94 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common2.91 obs.

Clintonia umbellulata

Speckle Wood-Lily

Very Common2.76 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Common2.23 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common2.17 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

Dark-Eyed Junco

Common2 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Occasional1.95 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional1.95 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Occasional1.92 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare1.83 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare1.78 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Rare1.65 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 100 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Amherst County

-4% species diversity