Morehead Memorial Tree Walk

Ecosystem Overview

The Morehead Memorial Tree Walk ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Rowan County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Rowan County, Morehead Memorial Tree Walk hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #52 for species diversity among 100 Rowan County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th 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

#52

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#52 of 100 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Rowan County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common2.28 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Very Common2.27 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.94 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common1.82 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common1.24 obs.

Fraxinus americana

White Ash

Common1.09 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

Common1 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Common1 obs.

Picea abies

White Spruce

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Acer platanoides

Plane

Common1 obs.

Equisetum arvense

Scouringrush

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Occasional0.99 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Fleeceflower

Occasional0.91 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional0.78 obs.

Aronia arbutifolia

Red Chokeberry

Occasional0.74 obs.

Baptisia australis

Baptisia

Rare0.74 obs.

Oenothera fruticosa

Sundrops

Rare0.74 obs.

Potentilla reptans

Creeping Cinquefoil

Rare0.71 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rowan County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Rowan County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+4% vs. current

Morehead

Importance: 0.70

77 species

0% vs. current

Lakeview Heights

Importance: 0.70

49 species

+57% vs. current

Morehead

Importance: 0.60

74 species

+4% vs. current

Eagle Trace Golf Course

in Morehead

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+492% vs. current

Rowan County Recreation Complex

in Morehead

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+1440% vs. current

Cogswell

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-3% vs. current

Brady

Importance: 0.50

77 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 Rowan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rowan County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Rowan County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+4% vs. current

Morehead

Importance: 0.70

77 species

0% vs. current

Lakeview Heights

Importance: 0.70

49 species

+57% vs. current

Morehead

Importance: 0.60

74 species

+4% vs. current

Eagle Trace Golf Course

in Morehead

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+492% vs. current

Rowan County Recreation Complex

in Morehead

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+1440% vs. current

Cogswell

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-3% vs. current

Brady

Importance: 0.50

77 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common2.28 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Very Common2.27 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.94 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common1.82 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common1.24 obs.

Fraxinus americana

White Ash

Common1.09 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

Common1 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Common1 obs.

Picea abies

White Spruce

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Acer platanoides

Plane

Common1 obs.

Equisetum arvense

Scouringrush

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Occasional0.99 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Fleeceflower

Occasional0.91 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional0.78 obs.

Aronia arbutifolia

Red Chokeberry

Occasional0.74 obs.

Baptisia australis

Baptisia

Rare0.74 obs.

Oenothera fruticosa

Sundrops

Rare0.74 obs.

Potentilla reptans

Creeping Cinquefoil

Rare0.71 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

#52

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#52 of 100 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Rowan County

+4% species diversity