Five Forks

Ecosystem Overview

The Five Forks ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County nearby has 85% more documented species, Five Forks offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 89 Lawrence County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 89 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 89 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Lawrence County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Trametes cinnabarina

Northern Cinnabar Polypore

Very Common0.07 obs.

Rhexia virginica

Handsome Harry

Very Common0.07 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Very Common0.06 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common0.06 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common0.05 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.05 obs.

Lobelia puberula

Downy Lobelia

Common0.05 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Common0.05 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common0.04 obs.

Agalinis purpurea

Purple Agalinis

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lawrence County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Yatesville Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-42% vs. current

Blaine

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-35% vs. current

Louisa

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Eagle Ridge Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-35% vs. current

Louisa

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+175% vs. current

Martha

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-31% vs. current

Morgans Creek

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% 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 Lawrence County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Lawrence County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Yatesville Lake State Park

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-42% vs. current

Blaine

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-35% vs. current

Louisa

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Eagle Ridge Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-35% vs. current

Louisa

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+175% vs. current

Martha

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-31% vs. current

Morgans Creek

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Trametes cinnabarina

Northern Cinnabar Polypore

Very Common0.07 obs.

Rhexia virginica

Handsome Harry

Very Common0.07 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Very Common0.06 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common0.06 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common0.05 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.05 obs.

Lobelia puberula

Downy Lobelia

Common0.05 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Common0.05 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common0.04 obs.

Agalinis purpurea

Purple Agalinis

Common0.04 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 89 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 89 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Lawrence County

-85% species diversity