Ashland
Ecosystem Overview
The Ashland ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in boyd county, kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boyd County nearby has 24% more documented species, Ashland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 boyd county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Cotinis nitida
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Hydnoporia olivacea
Hohenbuehelia petaloides
Leucoagaricus americanus
Reddening Lepiota
Phaeolus schweinitzii
Dyer's Mazegill
Peniophora albobadia
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Quercus imbricaria
Shingle Oak
Juglans nigra
Eastern Black Walnut
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Neofavolus alveolaris
Trichoderma sulphureum
Dipsacus fullonum
teasel
Collybiopsis subpruinosa
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Boyd County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ashlandwithin Boyd County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.