Forum

Ecosystem Overview

The Forum ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Madison County nearby has 47% more documented species, Forum offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 100 Madison 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 100 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Madison County

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.59 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.53 obs.

Arnoglossum plantagineum

Prairie Indian-Plantain

Very Common0.46 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.43 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Phlox

Very Common0.36 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Common0.24 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.15 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Common0.12 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Common0.12 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Common0.12 obs.

Pycnanthemum albescens

White-Leaf Mountain-Mint

Common0.12 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Helianthus tuberosus

Sunchoke

Occasional0.12 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.12 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Aphyllon uniflorum

One-Flowered Broomrape

Occasional0.12 obs.

Aureolaria grandiflora

Rare0.12 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Deerberry

Rare0.12 obs.

Ranunculus hispidus

Rough Buttercup

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Madison County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-47% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-51% vs. current

Hindsville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+680% vs. current

Withrow Springs State Park

in Huntsville

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+5% vs. current

West Liberty

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+160% vs. current

Venus

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+225% vs. current

Red Star

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+255% 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 Madison County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Madison County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-47% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-51% vs. current

Hindsville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+680% vs. current

Withrow Springs State Park

in Huntsville

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+5% vs. current

West Liberty

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+160% vs. current

Venus

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+225% vs. current

Red Star

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+255% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.59 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.53 obs.

Arnoglossum plantagineum

Prairie Indian-Plantain

Very Common0.46 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.43 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Phlox

Very Common0.36 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Common0.24 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.15 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Common0.12 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Common0.12 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Common0.12 obs.

Pycnanthemum albescens

White-Leaf Mountain-Mint

Common0.12 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Helianthus tuberosus

Sunchoke

Occasional0.12 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.12 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Occasional0.12 obs.

Aphyllon uniflorum

One-Flowered Broomrape

Occasional0.12 obs.

Aureolaria grandiflora

Rare0.12 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Deerberry

Rare0.12 obs.

Ranunculus hispidus

Rough Buttercup

Rare0.12 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 100 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Madison County

-47% species diversity