Lakeland

Ecosystem Overview

The Lakeland ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Lanier County, Georgia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lanier County nearby has 87% more documented species, Lakeland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 41 Lanier County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 41 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Lanier County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.76 obs.

Magnolia virginiana

Swamp Bay

Very Common0.61 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Very Common0.38 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Deerberry

Common0.16 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.06 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common0.06 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

Bull-Nettle

Common0.05 obs.

Quercus geminata

Sand Live Oak

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lanier County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lanier County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-87% vs. current

Moody Air Force Base-grand Bay Range

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+233% vs. current

Bemiss Auxiliary Army Airfield

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+67% vs. current

Lakeland

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+67% vs. current

Teeterville

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+233% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+400% vs. current

Stockton

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+900% vs. current

Boiling

Importance: 0.40

21 species

-52% 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 Lanier County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lanier County County, Georgia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lanier County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-87% vs. current

Moody Air Force Base-grand Bay Range

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+233% vs. current

Bemiss Auxiliary Army Airfield

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+67% vs. current

Lakeland

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+67% vs. current

Teeterville

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+233% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+400% vs. current

Stockton

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+900% vs. current

Boiling

Importance: 0.40

21 species

-52% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.76 obs.

Magnolia virginiana

Swamp Bay

Very Common0.61 obs.

Asclepias humistrata

Very Common0.38 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Deerberry

Common0.16 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.06 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common0.06 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

Bull-Nettle

Common0.05 obs.

Quercus geminata

Sand Live Oak

Common0.05 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

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 41 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Lanier County

-87% species diversity