Clay Hill Memorial Forest

Ecosystem Overview

The Clay Hill Memorial Forest ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Taylor County, Kentucky, 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 Taylor County nearby has 89% more documented species, Clay Hill Memorial Forest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #60 for species diversity among 79 Taylor County County natural areas, placing it in the 24th 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 79 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Very Common1 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Very Common0.37 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.27 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.21 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylor County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-89% vs. current

Campbellsville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-90% vs. current

Green River Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

52 species

-85% vs. current

Campbellsville

Importance: 0.60

25 species

-68% vs. current

Atchison

Importance: 0.50

47 species

-83% vs. current

Elk Horn

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-82% vs. current

South Campbellsville

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-75% vs. current

Feathersburg

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-70% 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 Taylor County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Very Common1 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Wild Comfrey

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Very Common0.37 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.27 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.21 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylor County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-89% vs. current

Campbellsville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-90% vs. current

Green River Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

52 species

-85% vs. current

Campbellsville

Importance: 0.60

25 species

-68% vs. current

Atchison

Importance: 0.50

47 species

-83% vs. current

Elk Horn

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-82% vs. current

South Campbellsville

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-75% vs. current

Feathersburg

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-70% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 79 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor County

-89% species diversity