Oak Ridge
Ecosystem Overview
The Oak Ridge ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in guilford county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Greensboro nearby has 92% more documented species, Oak Ridge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 guilford county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.
Vaccinium stamineum
Southern Gooseberry
Krigia virginica
Virginia dwarf-dandelion
Chrysogonum virginianum
golden-star
Magnolia tripetala
Umbrella Magnolia
Viola sororia
Hooded Blue Violet
Houstonia pusilla
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Plestiodon fasciatus
Common Five-Lined Skink
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Guilford County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Oak Ridgewithin Guilford County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.