Jamestown

Ecosystem Overview

The Jamestown ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Russell County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Russell County nearby has 86% more documented species, Jamestown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 94 Russell County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 94 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 94 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.46 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.45 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Very Common0.26 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Staffvine

Very Common0.19 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Common0.19 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Arrow-Wood

Common0.19 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Common0.17 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Common0.11 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-86% vs. current

Russell Springs

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-87% vs. current

Manntown

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-44% vs. current

Esto

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-29% vs. current

Rowena

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-29% vs. current

Long Bottom

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-23% vs. current

Helm

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-23% 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 Russell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-86% vs. current

Russell Springs

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-87% vs. current

Manntown

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-44% vs. current

Esto

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-29% vs. current

Rowena

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-29% vs. current

Long Bottom

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-23% vs. current

Helm

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-23% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.46 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.45 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Very Common0.26 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Staffvine

Very Common0.19 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Common0.19 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Arrow-Wood

Common0.19 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Common0.17 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Common0.11 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Common0.05 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 94 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 94 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-86% species diversity