Shiloh National Military Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Shiloh National Military Park ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardin County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hardin County nearby has 1% more documented species, Shiloh National Military Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 100 Hardin County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 100 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Hardin County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common5.54 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common4.1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common3.09 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Very Common3 obs.

Eryngium prostratum

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common3 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common2.47 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common2 obs.

Hedera helix

Ivy

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional1.56 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional1.51 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional1.38 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional1.14 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Rare1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Rare1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-1% vs. current

Crump

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Savannah

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-8% vs. current

Shiloh National Military Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-1% vs. current

Saltillo

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+943% vs. current

Shiloh National Military Park

Importance: 0.60

62 species

+18% vs. current

Pickwick Landing State Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+232% vs. current

Savannah-hardin County Airport

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+564% 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 Hardin County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common5.54 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common4.1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common3.09 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Very Common3 obs.

Eryngium prostratum

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common3 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common2.47 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common2 obs.

Hedera helix

Ivy

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional1.56 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional1.51 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional1.38 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional1.14 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Rare1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Rare1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Tennessee

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-1% vs. current

Crump

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Savannah

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-8% vs. current

Shiloh National Military Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-1% vs. current

Saltillo

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+943% vs. current

Shiloh National Military Park

Importance: 0.60

62 species

+18% vs. current

Pickwick Landing State Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+232% vs. current

Savannah-hardin County Airport

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+564% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 100 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Hardin County

-1% species diversity