Forks

Ecosystem Overview

The Forks ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Clallam County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clallam County nearby has 68% more documented species, Forks offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 Clallam County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Clallam County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Very Common7 obs.

Rhytidiadelphus loreus

lanky moss

Very Common3 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Very Common2 obs.

Claytonia sibirica

pink purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Very Common2 obs.

Xestoleptura crassipes

Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Rana aurora

Red-legged frog

Common1 obs.

Neckera douglasii

Common1 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common1 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Common1 obs.

Prosartes smithii

large-flower fairy-bells

Occasional1 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional1 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus laciniatus

cut-leaved bramble

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Rare1 obs.

Cardamine angulata

seaside bittercress

Rare1 obs.

Cirsium brevistylum

Indian thistle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clallam County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Clallam County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-68% vs. current

Sequim

Importance: 0.39

22 species

+45% vs. current

Heron Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Grand Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Carlsborg

Importance: 0.27

14 species

+129% vs. current

Blyn

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+256% vs. current

Port Angeles East

Importance: 0.25

34 species

-6% 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 Clallam County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clallam County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Clallam County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-68% vs. current

Sequim

Importance: 0.39

22 species

+45% vs. current

Heron Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Grand Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Carlsborg

Importance: 0.27

14 species

+129% vs. current

Blyn

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+256% vs. current

Port Angeles East

Importance: 0.25

34 species

-6% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Clallam County

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Very Common7 obs.

Rhytidiadelphus loreus

lanky moss

Very Common3 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Very Common2 obs.

Claytonia sibirica

pink purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Very Common2 obs.

Xestoleptura crassipes

Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Rana aurora

Red-legged frog

Common1 obs.

Neckera douglasii

Common1 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common1 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Common1 obs.

Prosartes smithii

large-flower fairy-bells

Occasional1 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional1 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus laciniatus

cut-leaved bramble

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Rare1 obs.

Cardamine angulata

seaside bittercress

Rare1 obs.

Cirsium brevistylum

Indian thistle

Rare1 obs.

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