West Irvine

Ecosystem Overview

The West Irvine ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Estill County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Estill County nearby has 85% more documented species, West Irvine offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #39 for species diversity among 100 Estill County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 100 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Estill County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Very Common3.59 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.29 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Very Common0.24 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Very Common0.19 obs.

Chenopodium album

Fat Hen

Very Common0.15 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.11 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.08 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.06 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Common0.05 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Whitetop

Common0.04 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Common0.04 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Estill County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Estill County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-85% vs. current

Irvine

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-25% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-8% vs. current

Irvine

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+33% vs. current

Lily Mountain Nature Preserve

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+200% vs. current

Estill County Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-14% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-8% vs. current

North Irvine

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+20% 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 Estill County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Estill County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Estill County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-85% vs. current

Irvine

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-25% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-8% vs. current

Irvine

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+33% vs. current

Lily Mountain Nature Preserve

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+200% vs. current

Estill County Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-14% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-8% vs. current

North Irvine

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+20% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Very Common3.59 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.29 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Very Common0.24 obs.

Cerastium glomeratum

Clammy Chickweed

Very Common0.19 obs.

Chenopodium album

Fat Hen

Very Common0.15 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.11 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.08 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.06 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Common0.05 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Whitetop

Common0.04 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Common0.04 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Occasional0.03 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 100 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Estill County

-85% species diversity