Natural Features & Ecosystems

A wide shot of an open field landscape with a wooden structure in the distance.
The corn crib at Totopotomoy Creek battlefield.

Gigi Charters/NPS Photo.

Located along the transition from Virginia's piedmont region on its western side to the coastal plain on its eastern side, the park's many units share a variable combination of natural features. Each ecosystem found at Richmond National Battlefield Park - streams, wetlands, forests, and grasslands - creates habitat for its own suite of plants and animals. The transition zones between these ecosystems further increase the diversity of native communities. Careful management and preservation of these natural resources ensures that visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of habitats and landscapes at Richmond National Battlefield Park for generations to come.

 
A line of fall colored trees in the distance of Civil War earthworks
Forests

Learn about Richmond National Battlefield Park's forest communities and how the park strives to protect these habitats.

A large, open meadow with a line of cannon in the distance.
Prairies and Grasslands

Many acres of the park are maintained as open grasslands to re-create the historic appearances of Richmond's battlefields.

 
A large river flowing with a city skyline in the distance
Rivers and Streams

Rivers and streams contribute to the park's diverse ecosystems and landscapes and serve as excellent habitats for fish and amphibians.

A circular swamp with sandy banks and vegetation
Wetlands, Marshes, and Swamps

Wetlands are some of the most diverse and productive community types in Richmond National Battlefield Park.

Last updated: January 28, 2022

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3215 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23223

Phone:

804-226-1981

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