Western Hills Municipal Golf Course

Ecosystem Overview

The Western Hills Municipal Golf Course ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Christian 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 Christian County nearby has 81% more documented species, Western Hills Municipal Golf Course offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #60 for species diversity among 100 Christian County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 100 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Christian County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.42 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Very Common0.32 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common0.26 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.08 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.08 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.08 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common0.07 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.07 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common0.07 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.06 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Common0.06 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.06 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-Jump-Up

Occasional0.05 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Christian County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Christian County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Oak Grove

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-81% vs. current

Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-36% vs. current

Crofton

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Pembroke

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Campbell Army Airfield

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-36% vs. current

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

Importance: 0.60

14 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 Christian County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Christian County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Christian County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Oak Grove

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-81% vs. current

Hopkinsville

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-36% vs. current

Crofton

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Pembroke

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Campbell Army Airfield

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-36% vs. current

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

Importance: 0.60

14 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.42 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Very Common0.32 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common0.26 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.08 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.08 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.08 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common0.07 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.07 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common0.07 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.06 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Karritree

Common0.06 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.06 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-Jump-Up

Occasional0.05 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 100 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Christian County

-81% species diversity