Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens

Ecosystem Overview

The Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Boyd County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boyd County nearby has 6% more documented species, Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 100 Boyd County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Boyd County

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Ilex verticillata

Black Holly

Very Common0.71 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.58 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.53 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common0.36 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

Mugwort

Very Common0.36 obs.

Robinia hispida

Moss Locust

Common0.35 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.31 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common0.25 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.24 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common0.23 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Common0.23 obs.

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

Lemon Lily

Occasional0.19 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional0.18 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

False Nutsedge

Occasional0.18 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Occasional0.18 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Occasional0.18 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.18 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Rare0.18 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Rare0.18 obs.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Rare0.18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boyd County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Boyd County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-6% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-12% vs. current

Catlettsburg

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-1% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+19% vs. current

Westwood

Importance: 0.50

67 species

+1% vs. current

Millseat

Importance: 0.50

63 species

+8% vs. current

The Charles And Betty Russel Park

Importance: 0.50

63 species

+8% vs. current

Normal

Importance: 0.50

61 species

+11% 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 Boyd County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Ilex verticillata

Black Holly

Very Common0.71 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.58 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.53 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common0.36 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

Mugwort

Very Common0.36 obs.

Robinia hispida

Moss Locust

Common0.35 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.31 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common0.25 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.24 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common0.23 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Common0.23 obs.

Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus

Lemon Lily

Occasional0.19 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional0.18 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

False Nutsedge

Occasional0.18 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Occasional0.18 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Occasional0.18 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.18 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Rare0.18 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Rare0.18 obs.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Rare0.18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boyd County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Boyd County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-6% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-12% vs. current

Catlettsburg

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-1% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+19% vs. current

Westwood

Importance: 0.50

67 species

+1% vs. current

Millseat

Importance: 0.50

63 species

+8% vs. current

The Charles And Betty Russel Park

Importance: 0.50

63 species

+8% vs. current

Normal

Importance: 0.50

61 species

+11% 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Boyd County

-6% species diversity