Forest

Ecosystem Overview

The Forest ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott County, Mississippi, 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 Scott County nearby has 88% more documented species, Forest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Scott County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Scott County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Ranunculus fascicularis

tufted buttercup

Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common1 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common1 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Common1 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common1 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common1 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Scott County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Scott County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-88% 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 Scott County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Scott County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Scott County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-88% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Scott County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Ranunculus fascicularis

tufted buttercup

Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common1 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common1 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Common1 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common1 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common1 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional1 obs.

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